Nehemiah 11:15
Nehemiah 11:15 Meaning and Explanation
“Also of the Levites: Shemaiah the son of Hashub, the son of Azrikam, the son of Hashabiah, the son of Bunni;”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →The list of Levites in Jerusalem begins with Shemaiah and his line.
What Does Nehemiah 11:15 Mean?
After the priests, the record names the Levites who settled in the city, starting with Shemaiah and tracing his descent through several forefathers.
The Levites assisted the priests and carried out the supporting tasks of worship, from the music to the maintenance of the temple. Their inclusion shows that every level of sacred service was being restored, each calling honored and recorded by name.
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What does Nehemiah 11:15 mean?
The list of Levites in Jerusalem begins with Shemaiah and his line.