Nach Yomi by R' Yehuda Miller| Nechemia Perek 12| Great Joy! Sanctification of the Jerusalem Walls!

Описание: Perek 12 begins with a listing of the Kohanim and Levi’im who returned with Zerubavel and Yeshua, establishing the spiritual leadership of the Second Beis HaMikdash era. It traces the lineage of the Kohen Gadol down to Yaddua, grounding the new generation in continuity. The climax of the perek is the dramatic dedication of the wall of Yerushalayim: two large thanksgiving processions, led by Ezra and Nechemia, circle the city in opposite directions and meet at the Beis HaMikdash with music, korbanos, and immense joy. The perek concludes with organized oversight of the storehouses and proper distribution of gifts to the Kohanim and Levi’im, ensuring sustained avodah.

🔥 The Kohanim who returned with Zerubavel are listed by name
🔥 The Levi’im who came up in the first return are recorded
🔥 Yeshua (the Kohen Gadol) anchors the new generation
🔥 Genealogy of the Kohanim continues through successive generations
🔥 Lineage is preserved until the days of Yaddua the Kohen Gadol
🔥 The Levi’im are appointed over praise and thanksgiving
🔥 Singers stand guard according to the command of David and Shlomo
🔥 The musical service follows ancient royal precedent
🔥 The dedication of the wall is organized with precision
🔥 Two large Todah processions are formed
🔥 Ezra leads one procession atop the wall
🔥 The first group proceeds toward Shaar HaAshpos (Dung Gate)
🔥 They pass by Shaar HaAyin and Migdal HaTannurim
🔥 They continue over Shaar HaGai
🔥 Nechemia leads the second procession in the opposite direction
🔥 His group moves toward Migdal HaTanur and Shaar Ephraim
🔥 They pass by Shaar HaYeshanah (Old Gate)
🔥 They continue past Shaar HaDagim (Fish Gate)
🔥 They proceed by Migdal Chananel and Migdal HaMeah
🔥 They pass Shaar HaTzon (Sheep Gate)
🔥 Both groups meet at the Beis HaMikdash
🔥 Kohanim sound trumpets during the celebration
🔥 Musical instruments of David are used in praise
🔥 Great korbanos are offered that day
🔥 The joy of Yerushalayim is heard from far away
🔥 Men, women, and children rejoice together
🔥 Officers are appointed over the storehouses
🔥 Terumos, maasros, and gifts are properly gathered
🔥 Portions are distributed faithfully to Kohanim and Levi’im
🔥 The avodah of the Beis HaMikdash is secured with order and joy 🔥