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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Other Translations for Nehemiah 13:11

BSB
So I rebuked the officials and asked, "Why has the house of God been neglected?" Then I gathered the Levites and singers together and stationed them at their posts,
AKJV
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.
CPDV
And I brought the case before the magistrates, and I said, "Why have we forsaken the house of God?" And I gathered them together, and I caused them to stand at their stations.
ERV
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.
NHEB
Then I contended with the rulers, and said, "Why is God's house forsaken?" I gathered them together, and set them in their place.
SMT
And I shall contend with the prefects, and say, Wherefore was the house of God forsaken? And I shall gather them together, and cause them to stand upon their standing.

Commentary for Nehemiah 13:11

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Overview of Nehemiah 13:11
Summary
Nehemiah confronts leaders and restores temple personnel
Place
House of God, Jerusalem
Event
Nehemiah confronts and reorganizes leaders
Estimated Time Period
c. 445 BC
Category
Narrative