All the Levites in the holy city were two hundred fourscore and four.
Study Helps
Interpretation
This verse speaks in the wider setting of restoration and leadership as Nehemiah unfolds its message.
Glossary
- City People
- The earliest mention of city-building is that of Enoch, which was built by Cain ( Gen. 4:17 ). After the confusion of tongues, the descendants of Nimrod founded several cities (10:10-12).