Matthew Henry's Complete Bible Commentary

Nehemiah 12

In this chapter are preserved upon record, I. The names of the chief of the priests and the Levites that came up with Zerubbabel, Nehemiah 12:1-12:9. II. The succession of the high priests, Nehemiah 12:10, 12:11. III. The names of the next generation of the other chief priests, Nehemiah 12:12-12:21. IV. The eminent Levites that were in Nehemiah’s time, Nehemiah 12:22-12:26. V. The solemnity of dedicating the wall of Jerusalem, Nehemiah 12:27-12:43. VI. The settling of the offices of the priests and Levites in the temple, Nehemiah 12:44-12:47. MHBCC 426.1