Nehemiah 12:36
And his brethren, Shemaiah, and Azarael, Milalai, Gilalai, Maai, Nethaneel, and Judah, Hanani, with the musical instruments of David the man of God, and Ezra the scribe before them.
And his brethren,.... The brethren of Zechariah, the priest's son, and such are those that follow:
Shemaiah, and Azarael, Milalai, Gilalai, Maai, Nethaneel, and Judah, Hanani, with the musical instruments of David the man of God; which were invented by him, and ordered by him to be used in religious service, under the divine direction:
and Ezra the scribe before them; for he being a priest also, and a man of great eminence, was placed at the head of them in this procession.
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