Nehemiah 12: The Wall Is Dedicated with Joy

The chapter lists priests and Levites from the first return onward and the Levites who led praise as David had arranged. At the wall’s dedication two thanksgiving choirs march along its top to the temple, God fills the people with joy heard far away, and support for priests and Levites is gathered.

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What reason does Nehemiah 12:43 give for the people’s rejoicing at the dedication?

Because the king had canceled their taxes for a full yearBecause God Himself had filled them with great joyBecause their enemies had just been defeated in battleBecause the high priest had declared their sins forgiven