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Nehemiah 9:2

Nehemiah 9:1 bbe — Now on the twenty-fourth day of this month the children of Israel came together, taking no food and putting haircloth a…

Bible in Basic English

"Now on the twenty-fourth day of this month the children of Israel came together, taking no food and putting haircloth and dust on their bodies."

— Nehemiah 9:1, Bible in Basic English

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Nehemiah 9 — Context

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Now on the twenty-fourth day of this month the children of Israel came together, taking no food and putting haircloth and dust on their bodies.

2

And the seed of Israel made themselves separate from all the men of other nations, publicly requesting forgiveness for their sins and the wrongdoing of their fathers.

3

And for a fourth part of the day, upright in their places, they were reading from the book of the law of their God; and for a fourth part of the day they were requesting forgiveness and worshipping the Lord their God.

4

Then Jeshua, and Bani, Kadmiel, Shebaniah, Bunni, Sherebiah, Bani, and Chenani took their places on the steps of the Levites, crying in a loud voice to the Lord their God.

Nehemiah 9:1 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Nehemiah 9:1 say?
Nehemiah 9:1 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “Now on the twenty-fourth day of this month the children of Israel came together, taking no food and putting haircloth and dust on their bodies.”
Where is Nehemiah 9:1 in the Bible?
Nehemiah 9:1 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Nehemiah, chapter 9, verse 1.
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 9:1.
What translation should I read Nehemiah 9:1 in?
Nehemiah 9:1 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 9:1?
Nehemiah 9:1 reads (BBE): “Now on the twenty-fourth day of this month the children of Israel came together, taking no food and putting haircloth and dust on their bodies.” 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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