Matthew Poole and continuators on Nehemiah 12:44

44 And at that time were some appointed over the chambers for the treasures, for the offerings , for the first-fruits, and for the tithes, to gather into them out of the fields of the cities the portions of the law for the priests and Levites: for Judah rejoiced for the priests, and for the Levites that waited .

Such as they had lately ingaged themselves to give, or other voluntary or prescribed offerings.

i. e. The foresaid first-fruits, and Tithes, and other things which God by his Law appointed for them.

Partly for the eminent Gifts and Graces which they observed in many of them: and partly for the great benefit which they had now received by their Ministry: and therefore for the competent provision which hereby was made for them, that so they might wholly wait upon their office, to the Peoples Edification and Comfort.

Marginal references: That is, appointed by the law.; Heb. for the joy of Iudah.; Heb. that stood.