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Nehemiah 12 · Grade 4

Dedicated with Thanksgiving

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The chapter begins with lists of priests and Levites. They go back to those who came with Zerubbabel and Jeshua. Then comes the great day: the dedication of the wall of Jerusalem. The Levites were sought out from all their places. They came to keep the dedication with gladness, thanksgiving, and singing.

First the priests and Levites purified themselves. Then they purified the people, the gates, and the wall. Nehemiah brought the princes of Judah up on the wall. He appointed two great choirs that gave thanks. One went with Ezra the scribe, and one went with Nehemiah. They walked in opposite directions on top of the wall. They met at the house of God.

They offered great sacrifices that day and rejoiced. God had made them rejoice with great joy. The women and the children also rejoiced, so that the joy of Jerusalem was heard even far away. Leaders were also chosen to care for the storerooms. The people gladly gave portions for the singers and gatekeepers.

Show What You Know

  1. Who were the Levites sought out to do?

  2. What did the priests purify after themselves?

  3. Who led each of the two choirs?

  4. Who made the people rejoice?

  5. How far was the joy of Jerusalem heard?

Word Bank Fill-In

Use the word bank to fill in each blank.

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  1. Then comes the great day: the dedication of the of Jerusalem.
  2. They came to keep the dedication with gladness, thanksgiving, and .
  3. He appointed two great choirs that gave .
  4. They met at the house of .
  5. God had made them rejoice with great .

Think About It

  1. God made them rejoice with great joy. What has God done that fills you with joy?

  2. Everyone joined the celebration, even the children. How can you take part in worship at your church?

Memory Verse

“The priests and the Levites purified themselves; and they purified the people, the gates, and the wall.”

Nehemiah 12:30 (WEB)

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Prayer

Dear God, thank You for giving me joy. Help me . Amen.

Take It Home

For families: talk about these together.

  • What would you sing to thank God?
  • How did the people prepare for worship?

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