Nehemiah 11:18

Nehemiah 11:18 Meaning and Explanation

All the Levites in the holy city were two hundred fourscore and four.

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The Levites living in Jerusalem totaled 284.

What Does Nehemiah 11:18 Mean?

This sums up the Levites dwelling in the holy city as 284 men. With the priests and singers, they formed the company devoted to leading the worship of God.

A city is measured not only by its walls and numbers but by the worship offered within it. That so many were set apart to serve at the temple shows where the restored community placed its heart, gathering its people around the praise of the God who had brought them home.

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What does Nehemiah 11:18 mean?

The Levites living in Jerusalem totaled 284.

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