29 from Beth-gilgal and from their fields in Geba and Azmaveth, because the singers had built themselves villages around Jerusalem. 30 The priests and the Levites (A)purified themselves; they also purified the people, the gates, and the wall.

Procedures for the Temple

31 Then I had the leaders of Judah come up on top of the wall, and I appointed two large [a]choirs, [b](B)the first proceeding to the right on top of the wall toward (C)the Dung Gate.

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Footnotes

  1. Nehemiah 12:31 Lit thanksgiving choirs
  2. Nehemiah 12:31 Heb and processions to the right

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