Nehemiah 12:28
Nehemiah 12:28 in Multiple Translations
The singers were also assembled from the region around Jerusalem, from the villages of the Netophathites,
And the sons of the singers gathered themselves together, both out of the plain country round about Jerusalem, and from the villages of Netophathi;
And the sons of the singers gathered themselves together, both out of the plain round about Jerusalem, and from the villages of the Netophathites;
And the sons of the music-makers came together from the lowland round about Jerusalem and from the daughter-towns of the Netophathites,
The singers were also brought in from the area around Jerusalem and from the villages of the Netophathites,
Then the singers gathered themselues together both from the plaine countrey about Ierusalem, and from the villages of Netophathi,
and sons of the singers are gathered together even from the circuit round about Jerusalem, and from the villages of Netophathi,
The sons of the singers gathered themselves together, both out of the plain around Jerusalem and from the villages of the Netophathites;
And the sons of the singers assembled, both out of the plain country around Jerusalem, and from the villages of Netophathi;
And the sons of the singing men were gathered together out of the plain country about Jerusalem, and out of the villages of Nethuphati,
We summoned the descendants of Levi who habitually sang together. They came to Jerusalem from nearby areas where they had settled, and from places around Netophah town southeast of Jerusalem,
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Nehemiah 12:28 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וַ/יֵּאָ֣סְפ֔וּ
בְּנֵ֖י
הַ/מְשֹׁרְרִ֑ים
וּ/מִן
הַ/כִּכָּר֙
סְבִיב֣וֹת
יְרוּשָׁלִַ֔ם
וּ/מִן
חַצְרֵ֖י
נְטֹפָתִֽי
וַ/יֵּאָ֣סְפ֔וּ
ʼâçaph
H622
to gather
Conj | V-Niphal-ConsecImperf-3mp
בְּנֵ֖י
bên
H1121
son
N-mp
הַ/מְשֹׁרְרִ֑ים
shîyr
H7891
to sing
Art | V-o
וּ/מִן
min
H4480
from
Conj | Prep
הַ/כִּכָּר֙
kikkâr
H3603
talent
Art | N-cs
סְבִיב֣וֹת
çâbîyb
H5439
around
N-cp
יְרוּשָׁלִַ֔ם
Yᵉrûwshâlaim
H3389
Jerusalem
N-proper
וּ/מִן
min
H4480
from
Conj | Prep
חַצְרֵ֖י
châtsêr
H2691
court
N-cp
נְטֹפָתִֽי
Nᵉṭôphâthîy
H5200
Netophathite
Ngmsa
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Hebrew Word Reference — Nehemiah 12:28
וַ/יֵּאָ֣סְפ֔וּ
ʼâçaph
H622
"to gather"
Conj | V-Niphal-ConsecImperf-3mp
To gather means to bring people or things together, often for a purpose like worship or community. It can also mean to take away or remove something, like gathering a harvest. This word appears in books like Genesis and Psalms.
Definition: 1) to gather, receive, remove, gather in 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to gather, collect 1a2) to gather (an individual into company of others) 1a3) to bring up the rear 1a4) to gather and take away, remove, withdraw 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to assemble, be gathered 1b2) (pass of Qal 1a2) 1b2a) to be gathered to one's fathers 1b2b) to be brought in or into (association with others) 1b3) (pass of Qal 1a4) 1b3a) to be taken away, removed, perish 1c) (Piel) 1c1) to gather (harvest) 1c2) to take in, receive into 1c3) rearguard, rearward (subst) 1d) (Pual) to be gathered 1e) (Hithpael) to gather oneself or themselves
Usage: Occurs in 188 OT verses. KJV: assemble, bring, consume, destroy, felch, gather (in, together, up again), [idiom] generally, get (him), lose, put all together, receive, recover (another from leprosy), (be) rereward, [idiom] surely, take (away, into, up), [idiom] utterly, withdraw. See also: Genesis 6:21; 1 Chronicles 11:13; Psalms 26:9.
בְּנֵ֖י
bên
H1121
"son"
N-mp
In the Bible, this word means a son or descendant, and can also refer to a grandson, nation, or quality. It appears in 1 Chronicles 24, describing a Levite named Beno. The word is used to show family relationships and inheritance.
Definition: : child/son
Usage: Occurs in 3653 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] afflicted, age, (Ahoh-) (Ammon-) (Hachmon-) (Lev-) ite, (anoint-) ed one, appointed to, ([phrase]) arrow, (Assyr-) (Babylon-) (Egypt-) (Grec-) ian, one born, bough, branch, breed, [phrase] (young) bullock, [phrase] (young) calf, [idiom] came up in, child, colt, [idiom] common, [idiom] corn, daughter, [idiom] of first, [phrase] firstborn, foal, [phrase] very fruitful, [phrase] postage, [idiom] in, [phrase] kid, [phrase] lamb, ([phrase]) man, meet, [phrase] mighty, [phrase] nephew, old, ([phrase]) people, [phrase] rebel, [phrase] robber, [idiom] servant born, [idiom] soldier, son, [phrase] spark, [phrase] steward, [phrase] stranger, [idiom] surely, them of, [phrase] tumultuous one, [phrase] valiant(-est), whelp, worthy, young (one), youth. See also: Genesis 3:16; Genesis 23:3; Genesis 34:18.
הַ/מְשֹׁרְרִ֑ים
shîyr
H7891
"to sing"
Art | V-o
This Hebrew word means to sing, and it is used in the Bible to describe the act of singing, like when the Israelites sang after crossing the Red Sea in Exodus 15. It can also refer to a singer or songstress. The Bible often mentions singing as a way to praise God.
Definition: 1) to sing 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to sing 1a2) singer, songstresses (participle) 1b) (Polel) 1b1) to sing 1b2) singer, songstress (participle) 1c) (Hophal) to be sung
Usage: Occurs in 79 OT verses. KJV: behold (by mistake for H7789 (שׁוּר)), sing(-er, -ing man, -ing woman). See also: Exodus 15:1; Nehemiah 12:45; Psalms 7:1.
וּ/מִן
min
H4480
"from"
Conj | Prep
This Hebrew word means a portion or part of something, and is often used to show the relationship between things, like from or out of something.
Definition: prep 1) from, out of, on account of, off, on the side of, since, above, than, so that not, more than 1a) from (expressing separation), off, on the side of 1b) out of 1b1) (with verbs of proceeding, removing, expelling) 1b2) (of material from which something is made) 1b3) (of source or origin) 1c) out of, some of, from (partitively) 1d) from, since, after (of time) 1e) than, more than (in comparison) 1f) from...even to, both...and, either...or 1g) than, more than, too much for (in comparisons) 1h) from, on account of, through, because (with infinitive) conj 2) that Aramaic equivalent: min (מִן־ "from" H4481)
Usage: Occurs in 1094 OT verses. KJV: above, after, among, at, because of, by (reason of), from (among), in, [idiom] neither, [idiom] nor, (out) of, over, since, [idiom] then, through, [idiom] whether, with. See also: Genesis 2:6; Exodus 16:32; Leviticus 14:26.
הַ/כִּכָּר֙
kikkâr
H3603
"talent"
Art | N-cs
In the Bible, a talent was a unit of weight or currency, like in Matthew 25:15-28, where a master gives his servants talents to invest. It could also refer to a round loaf of bread or a region, such as the Jordan valley.
Definition: 1) round 1a) a round district (environs of the Jordan valley) 1b) a round loaf (of bread) 1c) a round weight, talent (of gold, silver, bronze, iron) Aramaic equivalent: kik.ker (כִּכֵּר "talent" H3604)
Usage: Occurs in 55 OT verses. KJV: loaf, morsel, piece, plain, talent. See also: Genesis 13:10; 2 Kings 5:5; Proverbs 6:26.
סְבִיב֣וֹת
çâbîyb
H5439
"around"
N-cp
This word describes something that surrounds or encompasses, like a circle or neighborhood, and can also mean around or about, as in on every side. It is used to describe physical locations and proximity. The KJV translates it as about or circuit.
Definition: : around/border subst 1) places round about, circuit, round about adv 2) in a circuit, a circuit, round about prep 3) in the circuit, from every side
Usage: Occurs in 282 OT verses. KJV: (place, round) about, circuit, compass, on every side. See also: Genesis 23:17; 1 Kings 7:24; Psalms 3:7.
יְרוּשָׁלִַ֔ם
Yᵉrûwshâlaim
H3389
"Jerusalem"
N-proper
Jerusalem is the capital city of Palestine, also known as the city of peace. It was the chief city of the united kingdom and the nation of Judah after the split.
Definition: § Jerusalem = "teaching of peace" the chief city of Palestine and capital of the united kingdom and the nation of Judah after the split
Usage: Occurs in 600 OT verses. KJV: Jerusalem. See also: Joshua 10:1; 2 Kings 22:14; 2 Chronicles 24:6.
וּ/מִן
min
H4480
"from"
Conj | Prep
This Hebrew word means a portion or part of something, and is often used to show the relationship between things, like from or out of something.
Definition: prep 1) from, out of, on account of, off, on the side of, since, above, than, so that not, more than 1a) from (expressing separation), off, on the side of 1b) out of 1b1) (with verbs of proceeding, removing, expelling) 1b2) (of material from which something is made) 1b3) (of source or origin) 1c) out of, some of, from (partitively) 1d) from, since, after (of time) 1e) than, more than (in comparison) 1f) from...even to, both...and, either...or 1g) than, more than, too much for (in comparisons) 1h) from, on account of, through, because (with infinitive) conj 2) that Aramaic equivalent: min (מִן־ "from" H4481)
Usage: Occurs in 1094 OT verses. KJV: above, after, among, at, because of, by (reason of), from (among), in, [idiom] neither, [idiom] nor, (out) of, over, since, [idiom] then, through, [idiom] whether, with. See also: Genesis 2:6; Exodus 16:32; Leviticus 14:26.
חַצְרֵ֖י
châtsêr
H2691
"court"
N-cp
A village in the Bible is a small settlement surrounded by walls. In Matthew 21:2, Jesus sends his disciples to a village to find a donkey, while in Mark 6:6, Jesus travels from village to village teaching.
Definition: 1) court, enclosure 1a) enclosures 1b) court
Usage: Occurs in 163 OT verses. KJV: court, tower, village. See also: Genesis 25:16; 2 Chronicles 24:21; Psalms 10:8.
נְטֹפָתִֽי
Nᵉṭôphâthîy
H5200
"Netophathite"
Ngmsa
A Netophathite is an inhabitant of Netophah, a place name meaning dropping, likely due to its location near a spring or waterfall. The Netophathites are mentioned in the Bible as a distinct group of people.
Definition: Group of ne.to.phah (נְטֹפָה "Netophah" H5199) § Netophathite, of Netophath "dropping" an inhabitant of Netophah
Usage: Occurs in 10 OT verses. KJV: Netophathite. See also: 2 Samuel 23:28; 1 Chronicles 11:30; Jeremiah 40:8.
Study Notes — Nehemiah 12:28
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- Nehemiah 12:28 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Nehemiah 12:28
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Nehemiah 12:28
- Ellicott's Commentary on Nehemiah 12:28
- Cambridge Bible on Nehemiah 12:28
- Barnes' Notes on Nehemiah 12:28
- Whedon's Commentary on Nehemiah 12:28
- Sermons on Nehemiah 12:28
Context — The Dedication of the Wall
26They served in the days of Joiakim son of Jeshua, the son of Jozadak, and in the days of Nehemiah the governor and Ezra the priest and scribe.
27At the dedication of the wall of Jerusalem, the Levites were sought out from all their homes and brought to Jerusalem to celebrate the joyous dedication with thanksgiving and singing, accompanied by cymbals, harps, and lyres.
28The singers were also assembled from the region around Jerusalem, from the villages of the Netophathites,
29from Beth-gilgal, and from the fields of Geba and Azmaveth, for they had built villages for themselves around Jerusalem. 30After the priests and Levites had purified themselves, they purified the people, the gates, and the wall.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | 1 Chronicles 9:16 | Obadiah son of Shemaiah, the son of Galal, the son of Jeduthun; and Berechiah son of Asa, the son of Elkanah, who lived in the villages of the Netophathites. |
| 2 | 1 Chronicles 2:54 | The descendants of Salma: Bethlehem, the Netophathites, Atroth-beth-joab, half the Manahathites, the Zorites, |
| 3 | Nehemiah 6:2 | Sanballat and Geshem sent me this message: “Come, let us meet together in one of the villages on the plain of Ono.” But they were planning to harm me. |
Nehemiah 12:28 Summary
[This verse tells us that singers were gathered from around Jerusalem to celebrate the rebuilding of the wall, which shows the importance of music and worship in the life of the Israelites, as seen in Psalms 95:1-7. The singers came from different villages, including the villages of the Netophathites, to join in the celebration and give thanks to God, similar to what is described in Nehemiah 12:27. This reminds us that worship is not just about individual expression, but also about coming together as a community to praise God, as expressed in Romans 15:5-7. By gathering to worship and celebrate, we can express our gratitude to God and find joy in His presence, as seen in Philippians 4:4-7.]
Frequently Asked Questions
Why were the singers assembled from the region around Jerusalem?
The singers were assembled from the region around Jerusalem to participate in the dedication of the wall of Jerusalem, as mentioned in Nehemiah 12:27, and to celebrate with thanksgiving and singing, accompanied by musical instruments, as seen in Psalms 100:1-5.
What is the significance of the villages of the Netophathites?
The villages of the Netophathites were likely the hometowns of some of the singers and Levites who were assembled for the dedication, as Netophah is mentioned in Nehemiah 7:26 as one of the cities where the Israelites settled after the exile, similar to what is described in Ezra 2:22.
How does this verse relate to the overall theme of Nehemiah?
This verse relates to the overall theme of Nehemiah by highlighting the importance of worship and celebration in the life of the Israelites, as they rebuilt and rededicated the wall of Jerusalem, reflecting the joy and gratitude expressed in Psalms 138:1-8.
What can we learn from the assembly of singers in this verse?
We can learn from the assembly of singers the value of community and corporate worship, as seen in Hebrews 10:24-25, and the importance of coming together to praise and thank God for His blessings, as expressed in Deuteronomy 12:5-7.
Reflection Questions
- What role do I play in the 'assembly of singers' in my own community, and how can I use my gifts to worship and praise God?
- How can I, like the singers in this verse, prepare myself to participate in corporate worship and celebration, as described in Colossians 3:16?
- What are some ways I can express my gratitude to God through music and singing, as seen in Ephesians 5:19-20?
- How can I balance the importance of individual worship with the value of corporate worship, as seen in Matthew 18:20 and Acts 2:42-47?
Gill's Exposition on Nehemiah 12:28
And the sons of the singers gathered themselves together,.... Such of the Levites that were singers, and their sons that were trained up as such: both out of the plain country round about Jerusalem
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Nehemiah 12:28
And the sons of the singers gathered themselves together, both out of the plain country round about Jerusalem, and from the villages of Netophathi; No JFB commentary on these verses.
Ellicott's Commentary on Nehemiah 12:28
(27-43) The dedication of the wall. Henceforth Nehemiah speaks in his own person.
Cambridge Bible on Nehemiah 12:28
28. the plain country] R.V. the plain. Marg. ‘Or, circuit’. The word here used, ‘the kikkar,’ is technically applied to the Jordan valley, e.g. Genesis 13:10-12; Genesis 19:17; 2 Samuel 18:23. Here, however, as in Nehemiah 3:22, it seems very doubtful whether this application is at all possible at a time when the territory occupied by the Jews was of so limited an area. If the special signification be here retained, only the southern most portion of the Jordan valley, the district of Jericho, can be intended. The other and more probable alternative is to give the word its strict meaning of ‘the circle,’ and to suppose that it is here used to denote the country ‘round about Jerusalem.’ This is not improbable; for (1) the word does not necessarily mean a level surface, but something circular; (2) the country villages occupied by the singers (Nehemiah 12:29) were in the vicinity of Jerusalem. In confirmation of this, it should be remembered that, even in its special application, it is generally found with a qualifying substantive, e.g. ‘the plain, or kikkar = circuit, of the Jordan.’ (Genesis 13:10-11; 1 Kings 7:46. Cf. Matthew 3:5, ἡπερίχωροςτοῦἸορδάνου). of Netophathi] R.V. of the Netophathites.
See note on Ezra 2:22.
Barnes' Notes on Nehemiah 12:28
The plain country round about Jerusalem - Perhaps the valleys of Hinnom and Jehoshaphat, which enclose Jerusalem on three sides, are intended. The villages of Netophathi - Rather, as in 1 Chronicles 9:16.
Whedon's Commentary on Nehemiah 12:28
28. The plain country — The ciccar, (äëëø.) The word is always elsewhere applied to the Jordan valley, but the additional phrase round about Jerusalem has led most interpreters to understand here the
Sermons on Nehemiah 12:28
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Nehemiah 4 by Chuck Smith | Chuck Smith discusses the various forms of opposition that arise when undertaking God's work, as illustrated in Nehemiah 4. He emphasizes that ridicule, anger, discouragement, lure |
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Truth Revived in Late Years by J.B. Stoney | J.B. Stoney preaches about the revival of important truths in the church, including the doctrines of the Holy Spirit's presence on earth and the unity of saints as the body of Chri |
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So the Wall Was Finished by David Wilkerson | David Wilkerson emphasizes that when engaged in a divine mission, one must remain steadfast against the attacks of Satan, who seeks to hinder God's work through distractions and di |