Ezr 2:40-42 | MHM | STEP | v. 40–42 : There were not many Levites among the returnees; including singers and gatekeepers, there were less than 350 (Ezra 2:40–42 ). In the past, Levites were often more eager than the priests to serve God (2 Chronicles 29:34 ). Now, things were different, showing that spiritual enthusiasm can change from one generation or group to another. As Jesus said, The wind blows where it wishes (John 3:8 ).

‏ Ezra 2:40-42

v. 40–42: There were not many Levites among the returnees; including singers and gatekeepers, there were less than 350 (Ezra 2:40–42 ^a). In the past, Levites were often more eager than the priests to serve God (2 Chronicles 29:34 ^b). Now, things were different, showing that spiritual enthusiasm can change from one generation or group to another. As Jesus said, The wind blows where it wishes (John 3:8 ^c).

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