Nehemiah 7:65 bbe — And the Tirshatha said that they were not to have the most holy things for their food, till a priest came to give decis…

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"And the Tirshatha said that they were not to have the most holy things for their food, till a priest came to give decision by the Urim and Thummim."

— Nehemiah 7:65, Bible in Basic English

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Nehemiah 7 — Context

62

The children of Delaiah, the children of Tobiah, the children of Nekoda, six hundred and forty-two.

63

And of the priests: the children of Hobaiah, the children of Hakkoz, the children of Barzillai, who was married to one of the daughters of Barzillai the Gileadite, and took their name.

64

They made search for their record among the lists of families, but their names were nowhere to be seen, so they were looked on as unclean and no longer priests.

65

And the Tirshatha said that they were not to have the most holy things for their food, till a priest came to give decision by the Urim and Thummim.

66

The number of all the people together was forty-two thousand, three hundred and sixty;

67

As well as their men-servants and their women-servants, of whom there were seven thousand, three hundred and thirty-seven; and they had two hundred and forty-five men and women to make music.

68

They had seven hundred and thirty-six horses, two hundred and forty-five transport beasts;

Nehemiah 7:65 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Nehemiah 7:65 say?
Nehemiah 7:65 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “And the Tirshatha said that they were not to have the most holy things for their food, till a priest came to give decision by the Urim and Thummim.”
Where is Nehemiah 7:65 in the Bible?
Nehemiah 7:65 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Nehemiah, chapter 7, verse 65.
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 7:65.
What translation should I read Nehemiah 7:65 in?
Nehemiah 7:65 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 7:65?
Nehemiah 7:65 reads (BBE): “And the Tirshatha said that they were not to have the most holy things for their food, till a priest came to give decision by the Urim and Thummim.” 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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