Neh 12:27 | NET2full | STEP | At the dedication of the wall of Jerusalem , they sought out the Levites from all the places they lived to bring them to Jerusalem to celebrate the dedication joyfully with songs of thanksgiving and songs accompanied by cymbals , harps , and lyres .

‏ Nehemiah 12:27

27 At the dedication of the wall of Jerusalem, they sought out the Levites from all the places they lived ^{▼▼tn Heb “from all their places.” The words “they lived” are implied.} to bring them to Jerusalem to celebrate the dedication joyfully with songs of thanksgiving and songs accompanied by cymbals, harps, and lyres.