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Jezrahiah was one of the leaders of the singers during the dedication of Jerusalem's wall.
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Jezrahiah is briefly mentioned in Neh.12.42 as one of the leaders of the singers during the dedication of the wall of Jerusalem. After the completion of the wall's reconstruction under Nehemiah's leadership, a great celebration was held to dedicate the wall. Jezrahiah, along with other leaders, is named as directing the singers and musicians who provided joyful praise during the dedication ceremony.
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(produced by Jehovah), a Levite, the leader of the choristers at the solemn dedication of the wall of Jerusalem under Nehemiah. (Nehemiah 12:42) (B.C. 446.)
the Lord arises; brightness of the Lord
JEZRAHI'AH (whom Jehovah brings forth), the Levite who led the singers at the dedication of the wall. Neh 12:42.
JEZRAHI'AH (whom Jehovah brings forth), the Levite who led the singers at the dedication of the wall. Neh 12:42.
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and also Maaseiah, Shemaiah, Eleazar, Uzzi, Jehohanan, Malchijah, Elam, and Ezer. Then the choirs sang out under the direction of Jezrahiah.
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