Nehemiah 12:46 kjva — For in the days of David and Asaph of old there were chief of the singers, and songs of praise and thanksgiving unto Go…

King James Version with Apocrypha

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

— Nehemiah 12:46, King James Version with Apocrypha

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Nehemiah 12 — Context

43

Also that day they offered great sacrifices, and rejoiced: for God had made them rejoice with great joy: the wives also and the children rejoiced: so that the joy of Jerusalem was heard even afar off.

44

And at that time were some appointed over the chambers for the treasures, for the offerings, for the firstfruits, and for the tithes, to gather into them out of the fields of the cities the portions of the law for the priests and Levites: for Judah rejoiced for the priests and for the Levites that waited.

45

And both the singers and the porters kept the ward of their God, and the ward of the purification, according to the commandment of David, and of Solomon his son.

46

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

47

And all Israel in the days of Zerubbabel, and in the days of Nehemiah, gave the portions of the singers and the porters, every day his portion: and they sanctified holy things unto the Levites; and the Levites sanctified them unto the children of Aaron.

Nehemiah 12:46 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Nehemiah 12:46 say?
Nehemiah 12:46 in the King James Version with Apocrypha reads: “For in the days of David and Asaph of old there were chief of the singers, and songs of praise and thanksgiving unto God.”
Where is Nehemiah 12:46 in the Bible?
Nehemiah 12:46 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Nehemiah, chapter 12, verse 46.
Who wrote Nehemiah?
Nehemiah is traditionally attributed to Nehemiah (largely from his memoirs). It was written c. 445–425 BC.
What is the book of Nehemiah about?
Nehemiah, cupbearer to the Persian king Artaxerxes, leads the rebuilding of Jerusalem's walls against fierce opposition. The book combines stirring leadership with covenant renewal, ending with reform of priesthood, sabbath, and intermarriage.
What are the major themes of Nehemiah?
Nehemiah explores themes including Leadership, Prayer, Rebuilding, Opposition, Covenant Renewal. These themes shape the meaning and context of Nehemiah 12:46.
What translation should I read Nehemiah 12:46 in?
Nehemiah 12:46 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Nehemiah 12:46?
Nehemiah 12:46 reads (KJVA): “For in the days of David and Asaph of old there were chief of the singers, and songs of praise and thanksgiving unto God.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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