Nehemiah 13:29 nasb — Remember them, O my God, because they have defiled the priesthood and the covenant of the priesthood and the Levites.

NASB

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

— Nehemiah 13:29, NASB

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Nehemiah 13 — Context

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"Did not Solomon king of Israel sin regarding these things? Yet among the many nations there was no king like him, and he was loved by his God, and God made him king over all Israel; nevertheless the foreign women caused even him to sin.

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"Do we then hear about you that you have committed all this great evil by acting unfaithfully against our God by marrying foreign women?"

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Even one of the sons of Joiada, the son of Eliashib the high priest, was a son-in-law of Sanballat the Horonite, so I drove him away from me.

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

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Thus I purified them from everything foreign and appointed duties for the priests and the Levites, each in his task,

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and I arranged for the supply of wood at appointed times and for the first fruits. 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 NASB reads: “Remember them, O my God, because they have defiled the priesthood and the covenant of the priesthood and 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 (NASB): “Remember them, O my God, because they have defiled the priesthood and the covenant of the priesthood and 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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