KJV ORIGINAL
And the priests; Eliakim, Maaseiah, Miniamin, Michaiah, Elioenai, Zechariah, and Hananiah, with trumpets;
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
And the priests: Eliakim, Maaseiah, Miniamin, Michaiah, Elioenai, Zechariah, and Hananiah, playing trumpets;
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse lists seven priests who were playing trumpets during the dedication ceremony of Jerusalem's rebuilt wall.
📚 Historical Context
This verse is part of the dedication ceremony for the newly rebuilt walls of Jerusalem around 445 BC. Nehemiah had led the Jewish people in reconstructing the city walls after their return from Babylonian exile. The ceremony included two large choirs and groups of priests with musical instruments processing around the walls to consecrate and celebrate this monumental achievement.
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