Nehemiah 7:65 net — The governor instructed them not to eat any of the sacred food until there was a priest who could consult the Urim and…

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"The governor instructed them not to eat any of the sacred food until there was a priest who could consult the Urim and Thummim."

— Nehemiah 7:65, NET Bible

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Nehemiah 7 — Context

62

the descendants of Delaiah, the descendants of Tobiah, and the descendants of Nekoda, 642.

63

And from among the priests: the descendants of Hobaiah, the descendants of Hakkoz, and the descendants of Barzillai(who had married a woman from the daughters of Barzillai the Gileadite and was called by that name).

64

They searched for their records in the genealogical materials, but none were found. They were therefore excluded from the priesthood.

65

The governor instructed them not to eat any of the sacred food until there was a priest who could consult the Urim and Thummim.

66

The entire group numbered 42,360.

67

not counting their 7,337 male and female servants. They also had 245 male and female singers.

68

They had 736 horses, 245 mules,

Nehemiah 7:65 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Nehemiah 7:65 say?
Nehemiah 7:65 in the NET Bible reads: “The governor instructed them not to eat any of the sacred food until there was a priest who could consult 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 (NET): “The governor instructed them not to eat any of the sacred food until there was a priest who could consult 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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