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KJV
King James Version
WEB
World English Bible
On that day they read in the book of Moses in the audience of the people; and therein was found written, that the
Ammonite and the
Moabite should not come
into the congregation
of God for
ever;
On that day they read in the book of Moses in the audience of the people; and therein was found written, that an
Ammonite and a
Moabite should not enter
into the assembly
of God forever,
Because they met
not
the children of Israel with bread and with water, but hired Balaam against them, that
he
should
curse them: howbeit
our God turned the curse into a blessing.
because they didn't
meet
the children of Israel with bread and with water, but hired Balaam against them, to
curse them: however
our God turned the curse into a blessing.
Now
it came to pass, when they had heard the law, that they separated from Israel all the mixed multitude.
It came to pass, when they had heard the law, that they separated from Israel all the mixed multitude.
And
before this, Eliashib the priest, having
the
oversight
of
the chamber
of the house of our God, was
allied unto
Tobiah :
Now
before this, Eliashib the priest, who
was
appointed
over
the chambers
of the house of our God, being
allied to
Tobiah ,
And
he
had prepared for him a great chamber, where aforetime
they laid the meat
offerings, the frankincense, and the vessels, and the tithes of the corn
, the new wine, and the oil, which was
commanded
to
be
given to the Levites, and the singers, and the porters; and the offerings of
the priests.
had prepared for him a great chamber, where before
they laid the meal-
offerings, the frankincense, and the vessels, and the tithes of the grain
, the new wine, and the oil, which were
given by
commandment
to the Levites, and the singers, and the porters; and the heave-
offerings for
the priests.
But in all this time was not I
at Jerusalem :
for in the two and thirtieth year of Artaxerxes king of Babylon came
I unto
the king ,
and after certain days obtained
I leave of the king :
But in all this [
time ]
I
was not at Jerusalem ;
for in the two and thirtieth year of Artaxerxes king of Babylon I went
to
the king :
and after certain days asked
I leave of the king ,
And I came to Jerusalem, and understood of
the evil that Eliashib did
for Tobiah, in preparing him a chamber in the courts of the house of God.
and I came to Jerusalem, and understood the evil that Eliashib had
done
for Tobiah, in preparing him a chamber in the courts of the house of God.
And
it grieved me sore: therefore I cast forth all the household stuff to
Tobiah out of the chamber.
It grieved me sore: therefore I cast forth all the household stuff of
Tobiah out of the chamber.
Then I commanded, and they cleansed the chambers: and thither
brought I again the vessels of the house of God, with the meat
offering
and the frankincense.
Then I commanded, and they cleansed the chambers: and there
brought I again the vessels of the house of God, with the meal-offerings
and the frankincense.
And
I perceived that the portions of the Levites had not been given them :
for
the Levites and the singers, that
did the work, were fled every
one
to his field.
I perceived that the portions of the Levites had not been given them ;
so
that
the Levites and the singers, who
did the work, were fled everyone
to his field.
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.
Then contended I with the rulers, and said, Why is the house of God forsaken? I gathered them together, and set them in their place.
Then brought all Judah the tithe of the corn
and the new wine and the oil unto
the treasuries.
Then brought all Judah the tithe of the grain
and the new wine and the oil to
the treasuries.
And
I made treasurers over the treasuries, Shelemiah the priest, and Zadok the scribe, and of the Levites, Pedaiah: and next to them was Hanan the son of Zaccur, the son of Mattaniah :
for they were counted faithful, and their office
was to distribute unto
their brethren
.
I made treasurers over the treasuries, Shelemiah the priest, and Zadok the scribe, and of the Levites, Pedaiah: and next to them was Hanan the son of Zaccur, the son of Mattaniah ;
for they were counted faithful, and their business
was to distribute to
their brothers
.
Remember me, O
my God, concerning this, and wipe not
out my good deeds that I have done for the house of my God, and for the offices
thereof
.
Remember me, my God, concerning this, and don't
wipe out my good deeds that I have done for the house of my God, and for the observances
of
it
.
In those days saw I in Judah some treading wine presses on the sabbath, and bringing in sheaves, and lading asses
; as also wine, grapes, and figs, and all manner of burdens, which they brought into Jerusalem on the sabbath day: and I testified against them in the day wherein
they sold victuals
.
In those days saw I in Judah some men
treading wine -
presses on the Sabbath, and bringing in sheaves, and lading donkeys
[therewith]
; as also wine, grapes, and figs, and all manner of burdens, which they brought into Jerusalem on the Sabbath day: and I testified [
against them ]
in the day in
which
they sold food
.
There dwelt
men of Tyre also therein, which
brought fish, and all manner of ware
, and sold on the sabbath unto
the children of Judah, and in Jerusalem.
There lived
men of Tyre also therein, who
brought in
fish, and all manner of wares
, and sold on the Sabbath to
the children of Judah, and in Jerusalem.
Then I contended with the nobles of Judah, and said unto
them, What evil thing is this that ye
do, and profane the sabbath day?
Then I contended with the nobles of Judah, and said to
them, What evil thing is this that you
do, and profane the Sabbath day?
Did
not
your fathers thus, and did not our God bring all this evil upon
us, and upon
this city? yet ye
bring more wrath upon
Israel by profaning the sabbath.
Didn't
your fathers do
thus, and did not our God bring all this evil on
us, and on
this city? yet you
bring more wrath on
Israel by profaning the Sabbath.
And
it came to pass ,
that when the gates of Jerusalem began to be dark before the sabbath, I commanded that the gates
should be shut, and charged
that they should not be opened till
after the sabbath: and some of my servants set I at
the gates, that there should no burden be brought in on the sabbath day.
It came to pass that ,
when the gates of Jerusalem began to be dark before the Sabbath, I commanded that the doors
should be shut, and commanded
that they should not be opened until
after the Sabbath: and some of my servants set I over
the gates, that there should no burden be brought in on the Sabbath day.
So the merchants and sellers of all kind of ware
lodged without
Jerusalem once or twice.
So the merchants and sellers of all kind of wares
lodged outside
of
Jerusalem once or twice.
Then I testified against them, and said unto
them, Why lodge ye
about the wall? if ye
do so again, I will lay hands on you. From that time forth came they no more on the sabbath.
Then I testified against them, and said to
them, Why lodge you
about the wall? if you
do so again, I will lay hands on you. From that time forth came they no more on the Sabbath.
And
I commanded the Levites that they should cleanse
themselves, and that they should come and keep the gates, to sanctify the sabbath day. Remember me, O
my God, concerning
this also, and spare me according to the greatness of thy
mercy
.
I commanded the Levites that they should purify
themselves, and that they should come and keep the gates, to sanctify the Sabbath day. Remember to
me, my God, this also, and spare me according to the greatness of your
loving
kindness
.
In those days also saw I Jews that
had married wives
of Ashdod, of Ammon, and of Moab:
In those days also saw I the
Jews who
had married women
of Ashdod, of Ammon, [
and ]
of Moab:
And their children spake
half in the speech of Ashdod, and could not speak in the Jews' language, but according to the language of each people.
and their children spoke
half in the speech of Ashdod, and could not speak in the Jews' language, but according to the language of each people.
And
I contended with them, and cursed them, and smote
certain of them, and plucked off their hair, and made them swear by God, saying, Ye
shall not give your daughters unto
their sons, nor take their daughters unto
your sons, or for yourselves.
I contended with them, and cursed them, and struck
certain of them, and plucked off their hair, and made them swear by God, [
saying ]
, You
shall not give your daughters to
their sons, nor take their daughters for
your sons, or for yourselves.
Did not Solomon king of Israel sin by these things? yet among many nations was there no king like him, who
was beloved of his God, and God made him king over all Israel: nevertheless even him did outlandish
women cause to sin.
Did not Solomon king of Israel sin by these things? yet among many nations was there no king like him, and
he
was beloved of his God, and God made him king over all Israel: nevertheless even him did foreign
women cause to sin.
Shall we then hearken
unto
you to do all this great evil, to transgress
against our God in marrying strange
wives
?
Shall we then listen
to
you to do all this great evil, to trespass
against our God in marrying foreign
women
?
And
one of the sons of Joiada, the son of Eliashib the high priest, was son in law to Sanballat the Horonite: therefore I chased him from me.
One of the sons of Joiada, the son of Eliashib the high priest, was son -
in -
law to Sanballat the Horonite: therefore I chased him from me.
Remember them, O
my God, because they have defiled the priesthood, and the covenant of the priesthood, and of the Levites.
Remember them, my God, because they have defiled the priesthood, and the covenant of the priesthood, and of the Levites.
Thus cleansed I them from all strangers
, and appointed the
wards
of
the priests and the Levites, every
one
in his business
;
Thus cleansed I them from all foreigners
, and appointed charges
for
the priests and for
the Levites, everyone
in his work
;
And for the wood offering, at times appointed, and for the firstfruits
. Remember me, O
my God, for good.
and for the wood -
offering, at times appointed, and for the first
fruits
. Remember me, my God, for good.
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