Nehemiah 7:65

And the Tirshatha said unto them, that they should not eat of the most holy things, till there stood up a priest with Urim and Thummim.

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Other Translations for Nehemiah 7:65

BSB
The governor ordered them not to eat the most holy things until there was a priest to consult the Urim and Thummim.
AKJV
And the Tirshatha said to them, that they should not eat of the most holy things, till there stood up a priest with Urim and Thummim.
CPDV
And the cupbearer said to them that they should not eat from the Holy of Holies, until a priest would stand up who was learned and skillful.
ERV
And the Tirshatha said unto them, that they should not eat of the most holy things, till there stood up a priest with Urim and Thummim.
NHEB
The governor said to them, that they should not eat of the most holy things, until there stood up a priest with Urim and Thummim.
SMT
And the Tirshatha will say to them that they shall not eat from the holy of holies till a priest stood up for Lights and Truth.

Commentary for Nehemiah 7:65

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Overview of Nehemiah 7:65
Summary
Priestly leadership withheld from incomplete community
Place
Jerusalem
Event
Restrictions on priestly participation
Estimated Time Period
c. 445 BC
Category
Ritual