Nehemiah 13:11
“Then contended I with the rulers, and said, Why is the house of God forsaken? And I gathered them together, and set them in their place.”
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Nehemiah 13:11 Context
9Then I commanded, and they cleansed the chambers, and thither brought I againe the vessels of the house of God, with the meate offering, and the frankincense. 10¶ And I perceiued that the portions of the Leuites had not beene giuen them: for the Leuites and the singers that did the worke, were fled euery one to his field. 11Then contended I with the rulers, and said, Why is the house of God forsaken? And I gathered them together, and set them in their place. 12Then brought all Iudah the tithe of the corne, and the new wine, and the oyle, vnto the treasuries. 13And I made treasurers ouer the treasuries, Shelemiah the priest, and Zadok the scribe, and of the Leuites, Pedaiah: and next to them was Hanan the sonne of Zaccur, the sonne of Mattaniah: for they were counted faithfull, and their office was to distribute vnto their brethren.
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Other Translations for Nehemiah 13:11
Then contended I with the rulers, and said, Why is the house of God forsaken? And I gathered them together, and set them in their place.
- King James Version
So I reprimanded the officials and said, "Why is the house of God forsaken? Then I gathered them together and restored them to their posts."
- New American Standard Version (1995)
Then contended I with the rulers, and said, Why is the house of God forsaken? And I gathered them together, and set them in their place.
- American Standard Version (1901)
Then I made protests to the chiefs, and said, Why has the house of God been given up? And I got them together and put them in their places.
- Basic English Bible
Then I contended with the rulers, and said, Why is the house of God forsaken? And I gathered them together and set them in their place.
- Darby Bible
Then I contended with the rulers, and said, Why is the house of God forsaken? and I assembled them, and set them in their place.
- Webster's Bible
Then I contended with the rulers, and said, "Why is the house of God forsaken?" I gathered them together, and set them in their place.
- World English Bible
And I strive with the prefects, and say, `Wherefore hath the house of God been forsaken?' and I gather them, and set them on their station;
- Youngs Literal Bible
Then contended I with the rulers, and said: 'Why is the house of God forsaken?' And I gathered them together, and set them in their place.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible
Wesley's Notes for Nehemiah 13:11
13:11 Contended - I sharply reproved those priests to whom the management of those things was committed, for neglect of their duty, and breach of their late solemn promise. Why, &c. - You have not only injured men in with - holding their dues, but you have occasioned the neglect of God's house and service. Gathered - To Jerusalem from their several country possessions. Set - Restored them to the exercise of their office.