Nehemiah 12:44

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On that day were men appointed over the chambers for the treasures, for the heave-offerings, for the first fruits, and for the tithes, to gather into them, according to the fields of the cities, the portions appointed by the law for the priests and Levites: for Judah rejoiced for the priests and for the Levites who waited.

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The Babylonian and Persian EmpiresThe Babylonian and Persian empires that carried Judah into exile and later allowed the return.

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Places in this passage

Nehemiah 12:44 mentions Azmaveth, Broad Wall, City of David, Dung Gate, Ephraim Gate, Fish Gate, Fountain Gate, Gate of the Guard, Gate of Yeshanah, Geba, Jerusalem, Sheep Gate, Tower of Hananel, Tower of the Hundred, Tower of the Ovens and Water Gate.

Photo of Broad Wall — Broad Wall · Ian Scott

Photo of City of David — City of David · Avraham Graicer