Then the Levites, Jeshua, and Kadmiel, Bani, Hashabniah, Sherebiah, Hodijah, Shebaniah, and Pethahiah, said, Stand up and bless the LORD your God for ever and ever: and blessed be thy glorious name, which is exalted above all blessing and praise.
Then the Levites—Jeshua, Kadmiel, Bani, Hashabniah, Sherebiah, Hodijah, Shebaniah, and Pethahiah—said, 'Stand up and praise the LORD your God forever and ever! May his glorious name be blessed, for it is lifted higher than all our praise and worship can reach.'
The religious leaders are calling everyone to stand and worship God, acknowledging that His greatness is beyond anything we could ever say or sing about Him.
📚 Historical Context
This takes place after the Jewish people returned from exile in Babylon and were rebuilding their nation under Nehemiah's leadership. The Levites were the tribe responsible for leading worship and teaching God's law to the people. This moment occurs during a great revival where the people were confessing their sins and recommitting to follow God.
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