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22 Now (A)the overseer of the Levites in Jerusalem was Uzzi the son of Bani, the son of Hashabiah, the son of Mattaniah, the son of Mica, from the sons of Asaph, who were the singers [a]over the work of the house of God. 23 (B)For there was a commandment from the king concerning them and a firm regulation for the song leaders (C)day by day. 24 Pethahiah the son of Meshezabel, of the sons (D)of Zerah the son of Judah, was the (E)king’s [b]representative in all matters concerning the people.

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  1. Nehemiah 11:22 Lit in front of
  2. Nehemiah 11:24 Lit hand

22 The chief officer of the Levites in Jerusalem was Uzzi son of Bani, the son of Hashabiah, the son of Mattaniah,(A) the son of Mika. Uzzi was one of Asaph’s descendants, who were the musicians responsible for the service of the house of God. 23 The musicians(B) were under the king’s orders, which regulated their daily activity.

24 Pethahiah son of Meshezabel, one of the descendants of Zerah(C) son of Judah, was the king’s agent in all affairs relating to the people.

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