Nehemiah 12:32

Nehemiah 12:32 Meaning and Explanation

And after them went Hoshaiah, and half of the princes of Judah,

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Hoshaiah and half the leaders of Judah followed the first thanksgiving choir.

What Does Nehemiah 12:32 Mean?

Behind the first choir walked Hoshaiah together with half of Judah's princes, joining the procession of praise along the top of the wall.

The leaders place themselves within the worship rather than above it. Those who governed the people now marched as thankful members of the throng. In the house of God, rank yields to gratitude; all alike are worshipers before the Lord.

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What does Nehemiah 12:32 mean?

Hoshaiah and half the leaders of Judah followed the first thanksgiving choir.

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