In this chapter are preserved upon record, I. The names of the chief of the priests and the Levites that came up with Zerubbabel, Neh. 12:1–9. II. The succession of the high priests, Neh. 12:10–11. III. The names of the next generation of the other chief priests, Neh. 12:12–21. IV.

We have here the names, and little more than the names, of a great many priests and Levites, that were eminent in their day among the returned Jews. Why this register should be here inserted by Nehemiah does not appear, perhaps to keep in remembrance those good men, that posterity might know to…

We have read of the building of the wall of Jerusalem with a great deal of fear and trembling; we have here an account of the dedicating of it with a great deal of joy and triumph. Those that sow in tears shall thus reap. I.

We have here an account of the remaining good effects of the universal joy that was at the dedication of the wall. When the solemnities of a thanksgiving day leave such impressions on ministers and people as that both are more careful and cheerful in doing their duty afterwards, then they are…