Nehemiah 9:2 asv — And the seed of Israel separated themselves from all foreigners, and stood and confessed their sins, and the iniquities…

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"And the seed of Israel separated themselves from all foreigners, and stood and confessed their sins, and the iniquities of their fathers. "

— Nehemiah 9:2, American Standard Version

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Nehemiah 9 — Context

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Now in the twenty and fourth day of this month the children of Israel were assembled with fasting, and with sackcloth, and earth upon them.

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And the seed of Israel separated themselves from all foreigners, and stood and confessed their sins, and the iniquities of their fathers.

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And they stood up in their place, and read in the book of the law of Jehovah their God a fourth part of the day; andanotherfourth part they confessed, and worshipped Jehovah their God.

4

Then stood up upon the stairs of the Levites, Jeshua, and Bani, Kadmiel, Shebaniah, Bunni, Sherebiah, Bani, and Chenani, and cried with a loud voice unto Jehovah their God.

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Then the Levites, Jeshua, and Kadmiel, Bani, Hashabneiah, Sherebiah, Hodiah, Shebaniah, andPethahiah, said, Stand up and bless Jehovah your God from everlasting to everlasting; and blessed be thy glorious name, which is exalted above all blessing and praise.

Nehemiah 9:2 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Nehemiah 9:2 say?
Nehemiah 9:2 in the American Standard Version reads: “And the seed of Israel separated themselves from all foreigners, and stood and confessed their sins, and the iniquities of their fathers. ”
Where is Nehemiah 9:2 in the Bible?
Nehemiah 9:2 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Nehemiah, chapter 9, verse 2.
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 9:2.
What translation should I read Nehemiah 9:2 in?
Nehemiah 9:2 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 9:2?
Nehemiah 9:2 reads (ASV): “And the seed of Israel separated themselves from all foreigners, and stood and confessed their sins, and the iniquities of their fathers. ” 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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