Also Bakbukiah and Unni, their brethren, were over against them in the watches.
The verse stands within the record of Jerusalem's restoration and reorganization following the return from Babylonian captivity, and more narrowly within the dedication of the rebuilt wall. In its plain sense it identifies Bakbukiah and Unni as Levites stationed opposite their brethren for service in the watches. The dedication around it was marked by thanksgiving, purification, sacrifices, and rejoicing.
The verse stands within the record of Jerusalem's restoration and reorganization following the return from Babylonian captivity, and more narrowly within the dedication of the rebuilt wall. In its plain sense it identifies Bakbukiah and Unni as Levites stationed opposite their brethren for service in the watches. The dedication around it was marked by thanksgiving, purification, sacrifices, and rejoicing.