Nehemiah Chapter 12 verse 40 Holy Bible
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;
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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:
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And both choirs stood in the house of God, and I, and the half of the rulers with me;
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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:
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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:
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So stood the two companies of those who gave thanks in the house of God, and I, and the half of the rulers with me;
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And the two thanksgiving companies stand in the house of God, and I and half of the prefects with me,
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Pulpit Commentary
Pulpit CommentaryVerse 40. - So stood the two companies. Having performed their respective portions of the perambulation, and reached the central portion of the eastern wall, opposite the temple area, the two companies came to a stand, one over against the other, not in the house of God, but by it, or near it, which is a meaning that the preposition ב often has. The half of the rulers. Compare ver. 32.
Ellicott's Commentary
Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers(40) In the house of God.--They stood first outside, but afterwards entered to present their offerings. But the main interest of the day was the professional worship under the open heavens.