Nehemiah 13:6

"had prepared for him a great room, where before they laid the meal offerings, the frankincense, the vessels, and the tithes of the grain, the new wine, and the oil, which were given by commandment to the Levites, the singers, and the gatekeepers; and the wave offerings for the priests."

Key Reflection

In Nehemiah 13:6, the verse describes how a great room was prepared, which had previously been used to store various religious items such as meal offerings, frankincense, vessels, tithes of grain and other produce, including new wine and oil. These were items intended for use by Levites, singers, gatekeepers, and priests according to God's commandments. This setup highlights the importance of maintaining proper procedures for handling sacred items, reflecting the meticulous attention to religious protocols in ancient Israelite society. The verse underscores how these provisions were essential not just for daily temple operations but also for ensuring that all those involved in the worship process received their due, thereby maintaining a well-ordered and respectful environment for divine service.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

Artaxerxes king of Babylon -SeeNehemiah 1:1. CompareEzra 6:22, where Darius Hystaspis is called “king of Assyria.” After certain days -Or, “at the end of a year,” which is a meaning that the phrase often hasExodus 13:10;Leviticus 25:29-30;Numbers 9:22. Nehemiah probably went to the court at Babylon in 433 B.C., and returned to Jerusalem 432 B.C.

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