Commentaries:
Jamieson, Fausset, and Brown
their brethren, were over against them in the watches—that is, according to some, their stations—the places where they stood when officiating—"ward over against ward" (Nehemiah 12:24); or, according to others, in alternate watches, in course of rotation.
Other Jamieson, Fausset, and Brown entries containing Nehemiah 12:9:
Nehemiah 12:1
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