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How was the dedication of the wall celebrated?
How was the dedication of the wall celebrated?
- With gladness
- With thanksgivings and singing
- With cymbals, stringed instruments, and harps
- All of the above (correct)
What instruments were used in the celebration of the dedication of the wall?
What instruments were used in the celebration of the dedication of the wall?
Cymbals, stringed instruments, harps
Where did the sons of the singers gather together from?
Where did the sons of the singers gather together from?
- The countryside around Jerusalem (correct)
- The house of Gilgal (correct)
- The villages of the Netophathites (correct)
- The fields of Geba and Azmaveth (correct)
Where had the singers built villages for themselves?
Where had the singers built villages for themselves?
What did the priests and Levites purify?
What did the priests and Levites purify?
Who did Nehemiah bring up on the wall?
Who did Nehemiah bring up on the wall?
How many choirs were appointed?
How many choirs were appointed?
Which direction did one of the choirs go?
Which direction did one of the choirs go?
Who followed the thanksgiving choir that went to the right?
Who followed the thanksgiving choir that went to the right?
Who followed with trumpets?
Who followed with trumpets?
Who was a descendant of Asaph?
Who was a descendant of Asaph?
Who followed the choir with the musical instruments of David the man of God?
Who followed the choir with the musical instruments of David the man of God?
Who went before them?
Who went before them?
What route did Ezra, the choir, and those with the instruments take?
What route did Ezra, the choir, and those with the instruments take?
Which direction did the other thanksgiving choir go?
Which direction did the other thanksgiving choir go?
Who was behind the other thanksgiving choir?
Who was behind the other thanksgiving choir?
What route did the other thanksgiving choir, Nehemiah, and half of the people on the wall take?
What route did the other thanksgiving choir, Nehemiah, and half of the people on the wall take?
Where did the procession Nehemiah was with stop?
Where did the procession Nehemiah was with stop?
Where did Nehemiah, half the rulers, and the two thanksgiving choirs stand?
Where did Nehemiah, half the rulers, and the two thanksgiving choirs stand?
Who were the priests with trumpets?
Who were the priests with trumpets?
Which priests are also mentioned?
Which priests are also mentioned?
How did the singers sing?
How did the singers sing?
Who was the director?
Who was the director?
What did they also do that day?
What did they also do that day?
What did God make the people do?
What did God make the people do?
Who also rejoiced?
Who also rejoiced?
What was heard afar off?
What was heard afar off?
Some were appointed over the rooms of the storehouse for what items?
Some were appointed over the rooms of the storehouse for what items?
Study Notes
Celebration of the Wall Dedication
- The wall's dedication was celebrated with gladness, thanksgivings, and singing.
- Instruments featured during the celebration included cymbals, stringed instruments, and harps.
Gathering of the Singers
- Singers gathered from various locations: the countryside around Jerusalem, the villages of the Netophathites, the house of Gilgal, and the fields of Geba and Azmaveth.
- They built villages for themselves all around Jerusalem.
Purification and Leadership
- The priests and Levites purified themselves, the people, the gates, and the wall before the dedication.
- Nehemiah brought the leaders of Judah up on the wall for the ceremony.
Thanksgiving Choirs
- Two large thanksgiving choirs were appointed to celebrate the dedication.
- One choir proceeded to the right hand along the wall towards the Refuse Gate.
Leadership of the Thanksgiving Choir
- Hoshaiah and half of the leaders of Judah led the choir to the right.
- Key figures following the choir included Azariah, Ezra, Meshullam, Judah, Benjamin, Shemaiah, and Jeremiah.
Musical Instruments and Director
- Some of the priests' sons followed the choir, equipped with trumpets.
- Zechariah, descendant of Asaph, played a significant role among the musicians with various accompanying members.
- Ezra the scribe went before the choir during the celebration.
Procession Route
- Ezra and the choir traversed specific routes, starting from the Fountain Gate, up the stairs of the City of David, to the Water Gate eastward.
- The other thanksgiving choir, led by Nehemiah, took a route to the left, stopping at the Gate of the Prison after a detailed procession that included significant gates and landmarks.
Positioning and Joy
- Nehemiah, the rulers, and the two choirs stood in the house of God during the dedication.
- The priests with trumpets included Eliakim, Maaseiah, Minjamin, Michaiah, Elioenai, Zechariah, and Hananiah.
Singing and Sacrifices
- The singing was characterized by loud voices, directed by Jezrahiah.
- Great sacrifices were offered that day, resulting in immense joy and celebration among the people, women, and children, echoing the joy of Jerusalem far and wide.
Storehouse Appointments
- Appointments were made over the rooms of the storehouse for offerings, indicating organized religious practices and contributions.
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