The 10th quoted song in scripture is listed in Nehemiah 9. It is a beautiful song of Praise as well as a record of Israel's history.
It is written as an Oath, a contract, a scroll, with which the leaders affix their seals. After an all day festival of solemn reading of The Torah, Repentance & Procession of Worship they affirm their 100% consecration to The LORD.
Prior to this Oath, the LORD initiates all Covenants with Israel. This time the remnant of Israel reciprocates God's faithfulness by singing, signing & establishing their own Covenant with God.
The Sacred Songs of scripture are teaching us that God desires a dialogue rather than a monologue. He desires a delightful duet rather than a solo.
The remnant, which returns with Nehemiah, celebrates the re-building of the wall with this Hymn.
They acknowledge they are Exiles and are now servants & dependent upon Gentile kings & the LORDS saving grace.
The singers ascend the stairs and sing upon the Walls...demonstrating a picture of singing watchmen upon the Walls.
They conclude by giving a tithe of their people to tend Jerusalem & The Temple.
Nehemiah is a cupbearer to the king. His relationship of honor & integrity with this king illustrates a prophetic intercessor's position of favor with Governmental & Political office.
As an intercessor, land surveyer & Governor- Nehemiah brings Reformation to the remnant Exiles of Israel.
It is no coincidence that this Hymn/Oath is lined up in scripture as the 10th Song. 10 representing testimony, law & responsibilty.
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