Nehemiah 12:46

For in the days of David and Asaph of old there was a chief of the singers, and songs of praise and thanksgiving to God.

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WEBBE

For in the days of David and Asaph of old there was a chief of the singers, and songs of praise and thanksgiving to God.

BSB

For long ago, in the days of David and Asaph, there were directors for the singers and for the songs of praise and thanksgiving to God.

KJV

For in the days of David and Asaph of old there were chief of the singers, and songs of praise and thanksgiving unto God.

ASV

For in the days of David and Asaph of old there was a chief of the singers, and songs of praise and thanksgiving unto God.

BBE

For in the days of David and Asaph in the past, there was a master of the music, and songs of blessing and praise to God.

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Commentary

Matthew Henry · Verses 44–47

When the solemnities of a thanksgiving day leave such impressions on ministers and people, that both are more careful and cheerful in doing their duty, they are indeed acceptable to the Lord, and turn to good account. And whatever we do, must be purified by the blood of sprinkling, and by the grace of the Holy Spirit, or it cannot be acceptable to God.

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