Also from the house of Gilgal, and out of the fields of Geba and Azmaveth: for the singers had builded them villages round about Jerusalem.
They also came from Gilgal, and from the countryside around Geba and Azmaveth, because the singers had built villages for themselves in the areas surrounding Jerusalem.
The singers who served in the temple had established their own communities in villages around Jerusalem, and they came from these places to participate in the celebration.
📚 Historical Context
In the book of Nehemiah, the Jewish people had returned from exile in Babylon and were focused on rebuilding Jerusalem's walls and restoring their community after years of destruction and displacement. This verse describes singers from regions like Gilgal, Geba, and Azmaveth who had established villages around Jerusalem to support ongoing worship and daily life, highlighting the practical steps taken to repopulate and secure the city as a spiritual center. It fits into the larger narrative of Nehemiah's leadership in organizing the people for dedication ceremonies and long-term stability.
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