Nehemiah 13:3

Now it came to pass, when they had heard the law, that they separated from Israel all the mixed multitude.

King James Version

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Other Translations for Nehemiah 13:3

BSB

As soon as the people heard this law, they excluded from Israel all of foreign descent.

AKJV

Now it came to pass, when they had heard the law, that they separated from Israel all the mixed multitude.

CPDV

Now it happened that, when they had heard the law, they separated every foreigner from Israel.

ERV

And it came to pass, when they had heard the law, that they separated from Israel all the mixed multitude.

NHEB

It came to pass, when they had heard the law, that they separated from Israel all the mixed multitude.

SMT

And it will be in their hearing the law, and they will separate all the mixture from Israel.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Nehemiah 13:3

NowitcametopasswhentheyhadheardH8085thelawH8451Noun FemininethattheyseparatedH914VerbfromIsraelH3478Proper Name MasculineallthemixedmultitudeH6154Noun Masculine

Commentary for Nehemiah 13:3

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Nehemiah 13:3

Summary

Israel separates from mixed multitude after hearing law

Place

Jerusalem

Event

Israel separates from foreigners

Estimated Time Period

c. 445 BC