Nehemiah 12:31

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

I brought the leaders of Judah to the top of the city wall and put them in charge of the two groups that were to march around on top of the wall, singing praises to God. One group marched to the right in the direction of Rubbish Gate.

Cross References

1 Chronicles 13:1

Some time later, David talked with his army commanders,

1 Chronicles 28:1

David called a meeting in Jerusalem for all Israel's leaders, including the tribal leaders, the government officials, the army commanders, the officials in charge of the royal property and livestock, the palace officials, and the brave warriors.

2 Chronicles 5:2

The sacred chest had been kept on Mount Zion, also known as the city of David. But Solomon decided to have the chest moved to the temple while everyone was in Jerusalem to celebrate the Festival of Shelters during the seventh month. Solomon called together all the important leaders of Israel.

Nehemiah 12:32

Hoshaiah and half of the leaders followed them.

Nehemiah 12:38

The second group of singers marched along the wall in the opposite direction, and I followed them, together with the other half of the leaders of Judah. We went past Oven Tower, Broad Wall,

Nehemiah 12:40

where we stood in front of the temple with the other group, praising God. In the group with me were half of the leaders,

Nehemiah 2:13

I went through Valley Gate on the west, then south past Dragon Spring, before coming to Rubbish Gate. As I rode along, I took a good look at the crumbled walls of the city and the gates that had been torn down and burnt.