Nehemiah 13:30 bbe — So I made them clean from all strange people, and had regular watches fixed for the priests and for the Levites, everyo…

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"So I made them clean from all strange people, and had regular watches fixed for the priests and for the Levites, everyone in his work;"

— Nehemiah 13:30, Bible in Basic English

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Nehemiah 13 — Context

Are we then without protest to let you do all this great evil, sinning against our God by taking strange women for your wives?

And one of the sons of Joiada, the son of Eliashib, the chief priest, was son-in-law to Sanballat the Horonite: so I sent him away from me.

Keep them in mind, O my God, because they have put shame on the priests' name and on the agreement of the priests and the Levites.

So I made them clean from all strange people, and had regular watches fixed for the priests and for the Levites, everyone in his work;

And for the wood offering, at fixed times, and for the first fruits. Keep me in mind, O my God, for good.

Nehemiah 13:30 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Nehemiah 13:30 say?

Nehemiah 13:30 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “So I made them clean from all strange people, and had regular watches fixed for the priests and for the Levites, everyone in his work;”

Where is Nehemiah 13:30 in the Bible?

Nehemiah 13:30 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Nehemiah, chapter 13, verse 30.

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 13:30.

What translation should I read Nehemiah 13:30 in?

Nehemiah 13:30 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 13:30?

Nehemiah 13:30 reads (BBE): “So I made them clean from all strange people, and had regular watches fixed for the priests and for the Levites, everyone in his work;” 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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