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Berean Standard Bible

“At the dedication of the wall of Jerusalem, the Levites were sought out from all their homes and brought to Jerusalem to celebrate the joyous dedication with thanksgiving and singing, accompanied by cymbals, harps, and lyres.”

Nehemiah 12:27

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The wall of Jerusalem has been rebuilt in fifty-two days despite opposition, and the people have reaffirmed their commitment to God's law. Now the leaders organize a public celebration.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

At the dedication of the wall of Jerusalem, the Levites were sought out from all their homes and brought to Jerusalem to celebrate the joyous dedication with thanksgiving and singing, accompanied by cymbals, harps, and lyres.

World English Bible (WEB)

At the dedication of the wall of Jerusalem, they sought the Levites out of all their places, to bring them to Jerusalem, to keep the dedication with gladness, both with giving thanks, and with singing, with cymbals, stringed instruments, and with harps.

King James Version (KJV)

And at the dedication of the wall of Jerusalem they sought the Levites out of all their places, to bring them to Jerusalem, to keep the dedication with gladness, both with thanksgivings, and with singing, with cymbals, psalteries, and with harps.

American Standard Version (ASV)

And at the dedication of the wall of Jerusalem they sought the Levites out of all their places, to bring them to Jerusalem, to keep the dedication with gladness, both with thanksgivings, and with singing, with cymbals, psalteries, and with harps.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

And when the time came for the wall of Jerusalem to be made holy, they sent for the Levites out of all their places to come to Jerusalem, to keep the feast with joy, and with praise and melody, with brass and corded instruments of music.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

Y á la dedicación del muro de Jerusalem buscaron á los Levitas de todos sus lugares, para traerlos á Jerusalem, para hacer la dedicación y la fiesta con alabanzas y con cánticos, con címbalos, salterios y cítaras.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

Próxima ya la dedicación de la nueva muralla de Jerusalén, se pidió a todos los levitas de la tierra que vinieran a Jerusalén a presenciar la ceremonia y a participar en la feliz ocasión con sus acciones de gracias, acompañados de címbalos, salterios y arpas.

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