Nehemiah 7:65 web — The governor said to them, that they should not eat of the most holy things, until there stood up a priest with Urim an…

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"The governor said to them, that they should not eat of the most holy things, until there stood up a priest with Urim and Thummim."

— Nehemiah 7:65, World English Bible

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Nehemiah 7 — Context

62

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

63

Of the priests: the children of Hobaiah, the children of Hakkoz, the children of Barzillai, who took a wife of the daughters of Barzillai the Gileadite, and was called after their name.

64

These sought their register [among] those who were reckoned by genealogy, but it was not found: therefore were they deemed polluted and put from the priesthood.

65

The governor said to them, that they should not eat of the most holy things, until there stood up a priest with Urim and Thummim.

66

The whole assembly together was forty-two thousand three hundred sixty,

67

besides their male servants and their female servants, of whom there were seven thousand three hundred thirty-seven: and they had two hundred forty-five singing men and singing women.

68

Their horses were seven hundred thirty-six; their mules, two hundred forty-five;

Nehemiah 7:65 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Nehemiah 7:65 say?
Nehemiah 7:65 in the World English Bible reads: “The governor said to them, that they should not eat of the most holy things, until there stood up a priest with 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 (WEB): “The governor said to them, that they should not eat of the most holy things, until there stood up a priest with 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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