Nehemiah 11:16

“And Shabbethai and Jozabad, of the chief of the Levites, had the oversight of the outward business of the house of God.”

"And Shabbethai and Jozabad, of the chief of the Levites, had the oversight of the outward business of the house of God." - Nehemiah 11:16
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What does Nehemiah 11:16 mean?

The Bible verse Nehemiah 11:16 from the King James Version (KJV) says, "And Shabbethai and Jozabad, of the chief of the Levites, had the oversight of the outward business of the house of God." To truly understand the meaning and significance of this verse, it is essential to…

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Overseeing the House of God: A Call to Faithfulness

In Nehemiah 11:16, we find a simple yet profound declaration: "And Shabbethai and Jozabad, of the chief of the Levites, had the oversight of the outward business of the house of God." At first glance, this verse might seem like a mere mention of names and roles, but it opens up…

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Prayer for Oversight and Stewardship in Service to God

Heavenly Father, As we come before You today, we are reminded of the deep significance of Your Word, and especially of Nehemiah 11:16: “And Shabbethai and Jozabad, of the chief of the Levites, had the oversight of the outward business of the house of God.” Oh Lord, we take a…

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Nehemiah 11:16 - "And Shabbethai and Jozabad, of the chief of the Levites, had the oversight of the outward business of the house of God."
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Nehemiah 11:13
Nehemiah 11:1-19
Nehemiah 10:16 - "Adonijah, Bigvai, Adin,"
Nehemiah 12:16 - "Of Iddo, Zechariah; of Ginnethon, Meshullam;"
Nehemiah 11:34 - "Hadid, Zeboim, Neballat,"
Nehemiah 10:11 - "Micha, Rehob, Hashabiah,"
Nehemiah 11:33 - "Hazor, Ramah, Gittaim,"
Nehemiah 11:32 - "And at Anathoth, Nob, Ananiah,"
Nehemiah 11:26 - "And at Jeshua, and at Moladah, and at Beth-phelet,"
Nehemiah 11:29 - "And at En-rimmon, and at Zareah, and at Jarmuth,"
Nehemiah 11:35 - "Lod, and Ono, the valley of craftsmen."
Nehemiah 11:28 - "And at Ziklag, and at Mekonah, and in the villages thereof,"
Nehemiah 7:16 - "The children of Bebai, six hundred twenty and eight."
Nehemiah 11:36 - "And of the Levites were divisions in Judah, and in Benjamin."
Nehemiah 11:10 - "Of the priests: Jedaiah the son of Joiarib, Jachin."
Zechariah 1:1-6
"Adonijah, Bigvai, Adin," - Nehemiah 10:16
Nehemiah 12:11 - "And Joiada begat Jonathan, and Jonathan begat Jaddua."
Nehemiah 11:27 - "And at Hazar-shual, and at Beer-sheba, and in the villages thereof,"
Nehemiah 2:11 - "So I came to Jerusalem, and was there three days."
Nehemiah 11:11 - "Seraiah the son of Hilkiah, the son of Meshullam, the son of Zadok, the son of Meraioth, the son of Ahitub, was the ruler of the house of God."
Nehemiah 3:16 - "After him repaired Nehemiah the son of Azbuk, the ruler of the half part of Beth-zur, unto the place over against the sepulchres of David, and to the pool that was made, and unto the house of the mighty."
"And at Anathoth, Nob, Ananiah," - Nehemiah 11:32
Nehemiah 9:16 - "But they and our fathers dealt proudly, and hardened their necks, and hearkened not to thy commandments,"
"Hadid, Zeboim, Neballat," - Nehemiah 11:34
"Hazor, Ramah, Gittaim," - Nehemiah 11:33
"Micha, Rehob, Hashabiah," - Nehemiah 10:11