Nehemiah 11:17 - Exposition
Mattaniah … was the principal to begin the thanksgiving in prayer . i.e. the "leader of the choir," or "precentor.'' Bakbukiah was second to him among his brethren ; i.e . was his chief assistant. Abda (or "Obadiah," 1 Chronicles 9:16 ) held the third place.
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