Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge on Nehemiah 10:34

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cast: Ch1 24:5, Ch1 24:7, Ch1 25:8, Ch1 25:9; Pro 18:18 the wood offering: It was the business of the Nethinim to procure the wood for the fires of the temple, but it is probable few of them returned to their former masters after the captivity; and therefore they found it necessary to cast lots among the priests, Levites, and people, who should furnish the wood at appointed times. This bringing of the wood to the temple at last became a great day; and was constituted into a feast, called by Josephus, ξυλοφορια, "the carrying of the wood" (Bell. 1. ii. c. 17. sec.6). Neh 13:31; Lev 6:12; Jos 9:27; Isa 40:16 at times: Heb 10:3-7 as it is written: Lev 6:12, Lev 6:13 Nehemiah 10:35

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