Nehemiah 12:40
So stood the two companies of them that gave thanks in the house of God, and I, and the half of the rulers with me:
Context
This verse from Nehemiah Chapter 12 connects to 7 cross-references. A genealogy of priests and Levites who returned with Zerubbabel is given, followed by a list of high priests from the restoration through Jaddua. Nehemiah organizes a grand dedication of the completed wall: two large choirs process in opposite directions …
Other Translations
So stood the two companies of them that gave thanks in the house of God, and I, and the half of the rulers with me;
And the two thanksgiving companies stand in the house of God, and I and half of the prefects with me,
So the two bands of those who gave praise took up their positions in the house of God, and I and half of the chiefs with me:
Cross References
Then I brought up the princes of Judah upon the wall, and appointed two great companies of them that gave …
And after them went Hoshaiah, and half of the princes of Judah,
When I remember these things, I pour out my soul in me: for I had gone with the multitude, I …
Sing praises to God, sing praises: sing praises unto our King, sing praises.
The princes of the people are gathered together, even the people of the God of Abraham: for the shields of …
Behold, bless ye the Lord, all ye servants of the Lord, which by night stand in the house of the …
The Lord that made heaven and earth bless thee out of Zion.