Nehemiah 13:29 kjv — Remember them, O my God, because they have defiled the priesthood, and the covenant of the priesthood, and of the Levit…

King James Version

"Remember them, O my God, because they have defiled the priesthood, and the covenant of the priesthood, and of the Levites."

— Nehemiah 13:29, King James Version

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Nehemiah 13 — Context

26

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.

27

Shall we then hearken unto you to do all this great evil, to transgress against our God in marrying strange wives?

28

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.

29

Remember them, O my God, because they have defiled the priesthood, and the covenant of the priesthood, and of the Levites.

30

Thus cleansed I them from all strangers, and appointed the wards of the priests and the Levites, every one in his business;

31

And for the wood offering, at times appointed, and for the firstfruits. Remember me, O my God, for good.

Nehemiah 13:29 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Nehemiah 13:29 say?
Nehemiah 13:29 in the King James Version reads: “Remember them, O my God, because they have defiled the priesthood, and the covenant of the priesthood, and of the Levites.”
Where is Nehemiah 13:29 in the Bible?
Nehemiah 13:29 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Nehemiah, chapter 13, verse 29.
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 13:29.
What translation should I read Nehemiah 13:29 in?
Nehemiah 13:29 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 13:29?
Nehemiah 13:29 reads (KJV): “Remember them, O my God, because they have defiled the priesthood, and the covenant of the priesthood, and of the Levites.” 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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