Nehemiah 12:28

And the sonnes of the Singers gathered themselues together, both out of the plaine countrey round about Ierusalem, and from the villages of Netophathi.
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan

So the sons of the singers were assembled from the district around Jerusalem, and from the villages of the Netophathites,
- New American Standard Version (1995)

And the sons of the singers gathered themselves together, both out of the plain round about Jerusalem, and from the villages of the Netophathites;
- American Standard Version (1901)

And the sons of the music-makers came together from the lowland round about Jerusalem and from the daughter-towns of the Netophathites,
- Basic English Bible

And the children of the singers were assembled, both from the plain [of Jordan] round about Jerusalem, and from the villages of the Netophathites,
- Darby Bible

And the sons of the singers assembled, both out of the plain country around Jerusalem, and from the villages of Netophathi;
- Webster's Bible

The sons of the singers gathered themselves together, both out of the plain around Jerusalem, and from the villages of the Netophathites;
- World English Bible

and sons of the singers are gathered together even from the circuit round about Jerusalem, and from the villages of Netophathi,
- Youngs Literal Bible

And the sons of the singers gathered themselves together, both out of the Plain round about Jerusalem, and from the villages of the Netophathites;
- Jewish Publication Society Bible

Wesley's Notes for Nehemiah 12:28

12:27 The wall - Of the city itself, which is here dedicated to God, and to his honour and service, not only upon a general account, by which we ought to devote ourselves, and all that is ours, to God; but upon a more special ground, because this was a place which God himself had chosen, and sanctified by his temple and gracious presence, and therefore did of right belong to him; whence it is often called the holy city. And they restored it to God by this dedication, withal imploring the presence, and favour, and blessing of to this city by solemn prayers, and praises, and sacrifices, wherewith this dedication was accompanied. Places - To which they were now retired after that great and general assembly, chap. 8, 9, & 10. #Ne 8:1 |&c.

12:30 Purified themselves - They that would be instrumental to sanctify others, must sanctify themselves, and set themselves apart for God, with purity of mind and sincerity of intention.