Nehemiah 13:4 kjva — And before this, Eliashib the priest, having the oversight of the chamber of the house of our God, was allied unto Tobi…

King James Version with Apocrypha

"And before this, Eliashib the priest, having the oversight of the chamber of the house of our God, was allied unto Tobiah:"

— Nehemiah 13:4, King James Version with Apocrypha

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Nehemiah 13 — Context

1

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;

2

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.

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Now it came to pass, when they had heard the law, that they separated from Israel all the mixed multitude.

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And before this, Eliashib the priest, having the oversight of the chamber of the house of our God, was allied unto Tobiah:

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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.

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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:

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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.

Nehemiah 13:4 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Nehemiah 13:4 say?
Nehemiah 13:4 in the King James Version with Apocrypha reads: “And before this, Eliashib the priest, having the oversight of the chamber of the house of our God, was allied unto Tobiah:”
Where is Nehemiah 13:4 in the Bible?
Nehemiah 13:4 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Nehemiah, chapter 13, verse 4.
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 13:4.
What translation should I read Nehemiah 13:4 in?
Nehemiah 13:4 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 13:4?
Nehemiah 13:4 reads (KJVA): “And before this, Eliashib the priest, having the oversight of the chamber of the house of our God, was allied unto Tobiah:” 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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