Neh 12:22 | MHM | STEP | v. 22-26 : The next group is a later generation of Levites, who served during the time of Eliashib the high priest (Nehemiah 12:22 ). Sometimes, when the priests became less faithful, the Levites became more zealous. These Levites were chosen for their personal qualities, not just their family line. Some were singers, leading the people to praise and give thanks (Nehemiah 12:24 ), and others were gatekeepers, guarding the temple gates as David had commanded (Nehemiah 12:25 ). Even if they were not priests, their service was valuable to God and to the people.

‏ Nehemiah 12:22

v. 22-26: The next group is a later generation of Levites, who served during the time of Eliashib the high priest (Nehemiah 12:22 ^a). Sometimes, when the priests became less faithful, the Levites became more zealous. These Levites were chosen for their personal qualities, not just their family line. Some were singers, leading the people to praise and give thanks (Nehemiah 12:24 ^b), and others were gatekeepers, guarding the temple gates as David had commanded (Nehemiah 12:25 ^c). Even if they were not priests, their service was valuable to God and to the people.