And all Israel in the days of Zerubbabel, and in the days of Nehemiah, gave the portions of the singers and the porters, every day his portion: and they sanctified holy things unto the Levites; and the Levites sanctified them unto the children of Aaron.
During the time when Zerubbabel was governor and later when Nehemiah led, all the people of Israel faithfully gave daily portions to support the singers and gatekeepers in the temple. They set apart holy offerings for the Levites, and the Levites in turn set apart portions for Aaron's descendants who served as priests.
This verse shows how the restored community of Israel faithfully supported their temple workers and maintained proper worship through organized giving and sacred offerings.
📚 Historical Context
In the days of Zerubbabel and Nehemiah, the Jewish people had returned from exile in Babylon and were focused on rebuilding their community, temple, and the proper observance of their faith in Jerusalem. This verse describes how the Israelites faithfully provided daily portions for the temple workers, such as singers and porters, as part of their commitment to sustain the Levites in their sacred roles. This practice reflected the ongoing restoration of worship and adherence to Old Testament laws after the exile.
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