42 and Maaseiah, Shemaiah, Eleazar,

Uzzi, Jehohanan, Malchijah, Elam, and Ezer.

Then the singers sang, with Jezrahiah as the leader. 43 On that day they offered great sacrifices and rejoiced because God had given them great joy.(A) The women and children also celebrated, and Jerusalem’s rejoicing was heard far away.(B)

Support of the Levites’ Ministry

44 On that same day men were placed in charge of the rooms(C) that housed the supplies, contributions, firstfruits, and tenths.(D) The legally required portions for the priests and Levites(E) were gathered from the village fields, because Judah was grateful to the priests and Levites who were serving.(F)

Read full chapter

Bible Gateway Recommends

CSB Everyday Study Bible--soft leather-look, British tan
CSB Everyday Study Bible--soft leather-look, British tan
Retail: $34.99
Our Price: $20.21
Save: $14.78 (42%)
4.5 of 5.0 stars
CSB Firefighter's Bible, Burgundy LeatherTouch
CSB Firefighter's Bible, Burgundy LeatherTouch
Retail: $24.99
Our Price: $14.29
Save: $10.70 (43%)
5.0 of 5.0 stars
CSB Gift & Award Bible--imitation leather, black
CSB Gift & Award Bible--imitation leather, black
Retail: $7.99
Our Price: $4.59
Save: $3.40 (43%)
CSB Invitation New Testament, Softcover
CSB Invitation New Testament, Softcover
Retail: $0.99
Our Price: $0.58
Save: $0.41 (41%)
3.0 of 5.0 stars
CSB Pocket New Testament with Psalms, Black Paperback
CSB Pocket New Testament with Psalms, Black Paperback
Retail: $2.99
Our Price: $1.72
Save: $1.27 (42%)
5.0 of 5.0 stars