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Gilalai was a priest and musician who participated in the dedication of the wall of Jerusalem during Nehemiah's time.
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Gilalai is mentioned briefly in Neh.12.36 as one of the priests and musicians who participated in the dedication of the wall of Jerusalem during the time of Nehemiah. After the completion of the wall's reconstruction, Nehemiah organized a grand dedication ceremony, which involved two large choirs proceeding along the top of the wall in opposite directions, praising God with singing and musical instruments (Neh.12.27-43). Gilalai is listed among the priests who played trumpets during this ceremony, along with Zechariah, Azarel, Milalai, Maai, Nethanel, Judah, and Hanani. The mention of Gilalai in this context highlights the importance of music and worship in the celebration of significant events in the life of the Jewish community, as well as the role of priests in leading these celebrations.
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(weighty), one of the priests’ sons at the consecration of the wall of Jerusalem. (Nehemiah 12:36) (B.C. 446.)
GIL'ALAI (dungy, or weighty), a musical priest in Nehemiah's day, Neh 12:36.
GIL'ALAI (dungy, or weighty), a musical priest in Nehemiah's day, Neh 12:36.
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and his associates—Shemaiah, Azarel, Milalai, Gilalai, Maai, Nethanel, Judah, and Hanani—with the musical instruments prescribed by David the man of God. Ezra the scribe led the procession.
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