Nehemiah Chapter 12 Flashcards

Questions and Answers

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?

Cymbals, stringed instruments, harps

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?

All around Jerusalem Signup and view all the answers

What did the priests and Levites purify?

The gates Signup and view all the answers

Who did Nehemiah bring up on the wall?

The leaders of Judah Signup and view all the answers

How many choirs were appointed?

2 large thanksgiving choirs Signup and view all the answers

Which direction did one of the choirs go?

To the right hand on the wall toward the Refuse Gate Signup and view all the answers

Who followed the thanksgiving choir that went to the right?

Hoshaiah and half the leaders of Judah, Azariah, Ezra, Meshullam, Judah, Benjamin, Shemaiah, Jeremiah Signup and view all the answers

Who followed with trumpets?

Some of the priests' sons Signup and view all the answers

Who was a descendant of Asaph?

Zechariah son of Jonathan, son of Shemaiah, son of Mattaniah, son of Michaiah, son of Zaccur, son of Asaph Signup and view all the answers

Who followed the choir with the musical instruments of David the man of God?

Shemaiah Signup and view all the answers

Who went before them?

Ezra the scribe Signup and view all the answers

What route did Ezra, the choir, and those with the instruments take?

As far as the Water Gate eastward Signup and view all the answers

Which direction did the other thanksgiving choir go?

The opposite way (to the left) Signup and view all the answers

Who was behind the other thanksgiving choir?

Nehemiah with half of the people on the wall Signup and view all the answers

What route did the other thanksgiving choir, Nehemiah, and half of the people on the wall take?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

Where did the procession Nehemiah was with stop?

By the Gate of the Prison Signup and view all the answers

Where did Nehemiah, half the rulers, and the two thanksgiving choirs stand?

In the house of God Signup and view all the answers

Who were the priests with trumpets?

Eliakim, Maaseiah, Minjamin, Michaiah, Elioenai, Zechariah, and Hananiah Signup and view all the answers

Which priests are also mentioned?

Shemaiah Signup and view all the answers

How did the singers sing?

Loudly Signup and view all the answers

Who was the director?

Jezrahiah Signup and view all the answers

What did they also do that day?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

What did God make the people do?

Rejoice with great joy Signup and view all the answers

Who also rejoiced?

The women and the children Signup and view all the answers

What was heard afar off?

The joy of Jerusalem Signup and view all the answers

Some were appointed over the rooms of the storehouse for what items?

The offerings Signup and view all the answers

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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Test your knowledge of Nehemiah Chapter 12 with these flashcards! This quiz focuses on the celebration of the wall's dedication, including the instruments used and the manner in which the event was celebrated. Perfect for those studying the Book of Nehemiah.