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Zechariah, son of Jonathan, was a priest who played a trumpet in the procession at Jerusalem's wall dedication.
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Zechariah, the son of Jonathan, was a priest who participated in the dedication of the wall of Jerusalem in the time of Nehemiah. He is specifically mentioned as one of the priests who played trumpets during the celebratory procession around the newly built wall. Zechariah's role in playing the trumpet highlights his musical skill and his involvement in the worship and celebrations of the community. He was the son of Jonathan, the son of Shemaiah, the son of Mattaniah, the son of Micaiah, the son of Zaccur, the son of Asaph. This lineage connects him to Asaph, one of the chief musicians appointed by David.
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1 verse in 1 book · English text: BSB (change it from the menu at the top) · Strong’s H2148
and some of the priests with trumpets, and also Zechariah son of Jonathan, the son of Shemaiah, the son of Mattaniah, the son of Micaiah, the son of Zaccur, the son of Asaph,
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