Nehemiah 10:32 kjv — Also we made ordinances for us, to charge ourselves yearly with the third part of a shekel for the service of the house…

King James Version

"Also we made ordinances for us, to charge ourselves yearly with the third part of a shekel for the service of the house of our God;"

— Nehemiah 10:32, King James Version

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Nehemiah 10 — Context

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They clave to their brethren, their nobles, and entered into a curse, and into an oath, to walk in God’s law, which was given by Moses the servant of God, and to observe and do all the commandments of the Lord our Lord, and his judgments and his statutes;

30

And that we would not give our daughters unto the people of the land, nor take their daughters for our sons:

31

And if the people of the land bring ware or any victuals on the sabbath day to sell, that we would not buy it of them on the sabbath, or on the holy day: and that we would leave the seventh year, and the exaction of every debt.

32

Also we made ordinances for us, to charge ourselves yearly with the third part of a shekel for the service of the house of our God;

33

For the shewbread, and for the continual meat offering, and for the continual burnt offering, of the sabbaths, of the new moons, for the set feasts, and for the holy things, and for the sin offerings to make an atonement for Israel, and for all the work of the house of our God.

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And we cast the lots among the priests, the Levites, and the people, for the wood offering, to bring it into the house of our God, after the houses of our fathers, at times appointed year by year, to burn upon the altar of the Lord our God, as it is written in the law:

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And to bring the firstfruits of our ground, and the firstfruits of all fruit of all trees, year by year, unto the house of the Lord:

Nehemiah 10:32 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Nehemiah 10:32 say?
Nehemiah 10:32 in the King James Version reads: “Also we made ordinances for us, to charge ourselves yearly with the third part of a shekel for the service of the house of our God;”
Where is Nehemiah 10:32 in the Bible?
Nehemiah 10:32 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Nehemiah, chapter 10, verse 32.
Who wrote Nehemiah?
Nehemiah is traditionally attributed to Nehemiah (largely from his memoirs). It was written c. 445–425 BC.
What is the book of Nehemiah about?
Nehemiah, cupbearer to the Persian king Artaxerxes, leads the rebuilding of Jerusalem's walls against fierce opposition. The book combines stirring leadership with covenant renewal, ending with reform of priesthood, sabbath, and intermarriage.
What are the major themes of Nehemiah?
Nehemiah explores themes including Leadership, Prayer, Rebuilding, Opposition, Covenant Renewal. These themes shape the meaning and context of Nehemiah 10:32.
What translation should I read Nehemiah 10:32 in?
Nehemiah 10:32 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Nehemiah 10:32?
Nehemiah 10:32 reads (KJV): “Also we made ordinances for us, to charge ourselves yearly with the third part of a shekel for the service of the house of our God;” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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