Nehemiah Chapter 12 verse 40 Holy Bible

ASV 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;
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BBE Nehemiah 12:40

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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DARBY Nehemiah 12:40

And both choirs stood in the house of God, and I, and the half of the rulers with me;
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KJV 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:
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WBT 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:
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WEB Nehemiah 12:40

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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YLT Nehemiah 12:40

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.