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Nehemiah 12:9

Made Simple — Modern English Translation

Translated by Verse Made Simple Editorial
KJV ORIGINAL
Also Bakbukiah and Unni, their brethren, were over against them in the watches.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE

Also Bakbukiah and Unni, their fellow Levites, stood opposite them during their guard duties.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

This verse describes how the Levites were organized in groups that faced each other while taking turns serving in the temple.

📚 Historical Context

This verse is part of a detailed record of the Levites who returned from Babylonian exile to serve in the rebuilt temple in Jerusalem. The Levites were organized into groups that took turns serving, with some groups positioned opposite each other during their service periods or 'watches.'

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