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
This describes the period after Israel's return from Babylonian exile, first under Zerubbabel's leadership around 538-515 BC, then under Nehemiah around 445-433 BC. The temple had been rebuilt and religious practices restored, requiring systematic support for the Levites, singers, and gatekeepers who maintained worship services. This was part of reestablishing proper temple worship according to the Law of Moses.
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