Nehemiah 13:1
American King James On that day they read in the book of Moses in the audience of the people; and therein was found written, that the Ammonite and the Moabite should not come into the congregation of God for ever;
American Standard Version On that day they read in the book of Moses in the audience of the people; and therein was found written, that an Ammonite and a Moabite should not enter into the assembly of God for ever,
King James On that day they read in the book of Moses in the audience of the people; and therein was found written, that the Ammonite and the Moabite should not come into the congregation of God for ever;
World English Bible On that day they read in the book of Moses in the hearing of the people; and it was found written in it that an Ammonite and a Moabite should not enter into the assembly of God forever,
Nehemiah 13:2
American King James Because they met not the children of Israel with bread and with water, but hired Balaam against them, that he should curse them: however, our God turned the curse into a blessing.
American Standard Version because they met not the children of Israel with bread and with water, but hired Balaam against them, to curse them: howbeit our God turned the curse into a blessing.
King James Because they met not the children of Israel with bread and with water, but hired Balaam against them, that he should curse them: howbeit our God turned the curse into a blessing.
World English Bible because they didn’t meet the children of Israel with bread and with water, but hired Balaam against them to curse them; however, our God turned the curse into a blessing.
Nehemiah 13:3
American King James Now it came to pass, when they had heard the law, that they separated from Israel all the mixed multitude.
American Standard Version And it came to pass, when they had heard the law, that they separated from Israel all the mixed multitude.
King James Now it came to pass, when they had heard the law, that they separated from Israel all the mixed multitude.
World English Bible It came to pass, when they had heard the law, that they separated all the mixed multitude from Israel.
Nehemiah 13:4
American King James And before this, Eliashib the priest, having the oversight of the chamber of the house of our God, was allied to Tobiah:
American Standard Version Now before this, Eliashib the priest, who was appointed over the chambers of the house of our God, being allied unto Tobiah,
King James And before this, Eliashib the priest, having the oversight of the chamber of the house of our God, was allied unto Tobiah:
World English Bible Now before this, Eliashib the priest, who was appointed over the rooms of the house of our God, being allied to Tobiah,
Nehemiah 13:5
American King James And he had prepared for him a great chamber, where aforetime they laid the meat offerings, the frankincense, and the vessels, and the tithes of the corn, the new wine, and the oil, which was commanded to be given to the Levites, and the singers, and the porters; and the offerings of the priests.
American Standard Version had prepared for him a great chamber, where aforetime they laid the meal-offerings, the frankincense, and the vessels, and the tithes of the grain, the new wine, and the oil, which were given by commandment to the Levites, and the singers, and the porters; and the heave-offerings for the priests.
King James And he had prepared for him a great chamber, where aforetime they laid the meat offerings, the frankincense, and the vessels, and the tithes of the corn, the new wine, and the oil, which was commanded to be given to the Levites, and the singers, and the porters; and the offerings of the priests.
World English Bible had prepared for him a great room, where before they laid the meal offerings, the frankincense, the vessels, and the tithes of the grain, the new wine, and the oil, which were given by commandment to the Levites, the singers, and the gatekeepers; and the wave offerings for the priests.
Nehemiah 13:6
American King James But in all this time was not I at Jerusalem: for in the two and thirtieth year of Artaxerxes king of Babylon came I to the king, and after certain days obtained I leave of the king:
American Standard Version But in all this `time' I was not at Jerusalem; for in the two and thirtieth year of Artaxerxes king of Babylon I went unto the king: and after certain days asked I leave of the king,
King James But in all this time was not I at Jerusalem: for in the two and thirtieth year of Artaxerxes king of Babylon came I unto the king, and after certain days obtained I leave of the king:
World English Bible But in all this, I was not at Jerusalem; for in the thirty-second year of Artaxerxes king of Babylon I went to the king; and after some days I asked leave of the king,
Nehemiah 13:7
American King James And I came to Jerusalem, and understood of the evil that Eliashib did for Tobiah, in preparing him a chamber in the courts of the house of God.
American Standard Version and I came to Jerusalem, and understood the evil that Eliashib had done for Tobiah, in preparing him a chamber in the courts of the house of God.
King James And I came to Jerusalem, and understood of the evil that Eliashib did for Tobiah, in preparing him a chamber in the courts of the house of God.
World English Bible and I came to Jerusalem, and understood the evil that Eliashib had done for Tobiah, in preparing him a room in the courts of God’s house.
Nehemiah 13:8
American King James And it grieved me sore: therefore I cast forth all the household stuff to Tobiah out of the chamber.
American Standard Version And it grieved me sore: therefore I cast forth all the household stuff of Tobiah out of the chamber.
King James And it grieved me sore: therefore I cast forth all the household stuff to Tobiah out of the chamber.
World English Bible It grieved me severely. Therefore I threw all Tobiah’s household stuff out of the room.
Nehemiah 13:9
American King James Then I commanded, and they cleansed the chambers: and thither brought I again the vessels of the house of God, with the meat offering and the frankincense.
American Standard Version Then I commanded, and they cleansed the chambers: and thither brought I again the vessels of the house of God, with the meal-offerings and the frankincense.
King James Then I commanded, and they cleansed the chambers: and thither brought I again the vessels of the house of God, with the meat offering and the frankincense.
World English Bible Then I commanded, and they cleansed the rooms. I brought into them the vessels of God’s house, with the meal offerings and the frankincense again.
Nehemiah 13:10
American King James And I perceived that the portions of the Levites had not been given them: for the Levites and the singers, that did the work, were fled every one to his field.
American Standard Version And I perceived that the portions of the Levites had not been given them; so that the Levites and the singers, that did the work, were fled every one to his field.
King James And I perceived that the portions of the Levites had not been given them: for the Levites and the singers, that did the work, were fled every one to his field.
World English Bible I perceived that the portions of the Levites had not been given them, so that the Levites and the singers, who did the work, had each fled to his field.
Nehemiah 13:11
American King James Then contended I with the rulers, and said, Why is the house of God forsaken? And I gathered them together, and set them in their place.
American Standard Version Then contended I with the rulers, and said, Why is the house of God forsaken? And I gathered them together, and set them in their place.
King James Then contended I with the rulers, and said, Why is the house of God forsaken? And I gathered them together, and set them in their place.
World English Bible Then I contended with the rulers, and said, “Why is God’s house forsaken?” I gathered them together, and set them in their place.
Nehemiah 13:12
American King James Then brought all Judah the tithe of the corn and the new wine and the oil to the treasuries.
American Standard Version Then brought all Judah the tithe of the grain and the new wine and the oil unto the treasuries.
King James Then brought all Judah the tithe of the corn and the new wine and the oil unto the treasuries.
World English Bible Then all Judah brought the tithe of the grain, the new wine, and the oil to the treasuries.
Nehemiah 13:13
American King James And I made treasurers over the treasuries, Shelemiah the priest, and Zadok the scribe, and of the Levites, Pedaiah: and next to them was Hanan the son of Zaccur, the son of Mattaniah: for they were counted faithful, and their office was to distribute to their brothers.
American Standard Version And I made treasurers over the treasuries, Shelemiah the priest, and Zadok the scribe, and of the Levites, Pedaiah: and next to them was Hanan the son of Zaccur, the son of Mattaniah; for they were counted faithful, and their business was to distribute unto their brethren.
King James And I made treasurers over the treasuries, Shelemiah the priest, and Zadok the scribe, and of the Levites, Pedaiah: and next to them was Hanan the son of Zaccur, the son of Mattaniah: for they were counted faithful, and their office was to distribute unto their brethren.
World English Bible I made treasurers over the treasuries, Shelemiah the priest, and Zadok the scribe, and of the Levites, Pedaiah: and next to them was Hanan the son of Zaccur, the son of Mattaniah; for they were counted faithful, and their business was to distribute to their brothers.
Nehemiah 13:14
American King James Remember me, O my God, concerning this, and wipe not out my good deeds that I have done for the house of my God, and for the offices thereof.
American Standard Version Remember me, O my God, concerning this, and wipe not out my good deeds that I have done for the house of my God, and for the observances thereof.
King James Remember me, O my God, concerning this, and wipe not out my good deeds that I have done for the house of my God, and for the offices thereof.
World English Bible Remember me, my God, concerning this, and don’t wipe out my good deeds that I have done for the house of my God, and for its observances.
Nehemiah 13:15
American King James In those days saw I in Judah some treading wine presses on the sabbath, and bringing in sheaves, and lading asses; as also wine, grapes, and figs, and all manner of burdens, which they brought into Jerusalem on the sabbath day: and I testified against them in the day wherein they sold victuals.
American Standard Version In those days saw I in Judah some men treading wine-presses on the sabbath, and bringing in sheaves, and lading asses `therewith'; as also wine, grapes, and figs, and all manner of burdens, which they brought into Jerusalem on the sabbath day: and I testified `against them' in the day wherein they sold victuals.
King James In those days saw I in Judah some treading wine presses on the sabbath, and bringing in sheaves, and lading asses; as also wine, grapes, and figs, and all manner of burdens, which they brought into Jerusalem on the sabbath day: and I testified against them in the day wherein they sold victuals.
World English Bible In those days I saw some men treading wine presses on the Sabbath in Judah, bringing in sheaves, and loading donkeys with wine, grapes, figs, and all kinds of burdens which they brought into Jerusalem on the Sabbath day; and I testified against them in the day in which they sold food.
Nehemiah 13:16
American King James There dwelled men of Tyre also therein, which brought fish, and all manner of ware, and sold on the sabbath to the children of Judah, and in Jerusalem.
American Standard Version There dwelt men of Tyre also therein, who brought in fish, and all manner of wares, and sold on the sabbath unto the children of Judah, and in Jerusalem.
King James There dwelt men of Tyre also therein, which brought fish, and all manner of ware, and sold on the sabbath unto the children of Judah, and in Jerusalem.
World English Bible Some men of Tyre also lived there, who brought in fish and all kinds of wares, and sold on the Sabbath to the children of Judah, and in Jerusalem.
Nehemiah 13:17
American King James Then I contended with the nobles of Judah, and said to them, What evil thing is this that you do, and profane the sabbath day?
American Standard Version Then I contended with the nobles of Judah, and said unto them, What evil thing is this that ye do, and profane the sabbath day?
King James Then I contended with the nobles of Judah, and said unto them, What evil thing is this that ye do, and profane the sabbath day?
World English Bible Then I contended with the nobles of Judah, and said to them, “What evil thing is this that you do, and profane the Sabbath day?
Nehemiah 13:18
American King James Did not your fathers thus, and did not our God bring all this evil on us, and on this city? yet you bring more wrath on Israel by profaning the sabbath.
American Standard Version Did not your fathers thus, and did not our God bring all this evil upon us, and upon this city? yet ye bring more wrath upon Israel by profaning the sabbath.
King James Did not your fathers thus, and did not our God bring all this evil upon us, and upon this city? yet ye bring more wrath upon Israel by profaning the sabbath.
World English Bible Didn’t your fathers do this, and didn’t our God bring all this evil on us and on this city? Yet you bring more wrath on Israel by profaning the Sabbath.”
Nehemiah 13:19
American King James And it came to pass, that when the gates of Jerusalem began to be dark before the sabbath, I commanded that the gates should be shut, and charged that they should not be opened till after the sabbath: and some of my servants set I at the gates, that there should no burden be brought in on the sabbath day.
American Standard Version And it came to pass that, when the gates of Jerusalem began to be dark before the sabbath, I commanded that the doors should be shut, and commanded that they should not be opened till after the sabbath: and some of my servants set I over the gates, that there should no burden be brought in on the sabbath day.
King James And it came to pass, that when the gates of Jerusalem began to be dark before the sabbath, I commanded that the gates should be shut, and charged that they should not be opened till after the sabbath: and some of my servants set I at the gates, that there should no burden be brought in on the sabbath day.
World English Bible It came to pass that when the gates of Jerusalem began to be dark before the Sabbath, I commanded that the doors should be shut, and commanded that they should not be opened until after the Sabbath. I set some of my servants over the gates, so that no burden should be brought in on the Sabbath day.
Nehemiah 13:20
American King James So the merchants and sellers of all kind of ware lodged without Jerusalem once or twice.
American Standard Version So the merchants and sellers of all kind of wares lodged without Jerusalem once or twice.
King James So the merchants and sellers of all kind of ware lodged without Jerusalem once or twice.
World English Bible So the merchants and sellers of all kinds of wares camped outside of Jerusalem once or twice.
Nehemiah 13:21
American King James Then I testified against them, and said to them, Why lodge you about the wall? if you do so again, I will lay hands on you. From that time forth came they no more on the sabbath.
American Standard Version Then I testified against them, and said unto them, Why lodge ye about the wall? if ye do so again, I will lay hands on you. From that time forth came they no more on the sabbath.
King James Then I testified against them, and said unto them, Why lodge ye about the wall? if ye do so again, I will lay hands on you. From that time forth came they no more on the sabbath.
World English Bible Then I testified against them, and said to them, “Why do you stay around the wall? If you do so again, I will lay hands on you.” From that time on, they didn’t come on the Sabbath.
Nehemiah 13:22
American King James And I commanded the Levites that they should cleanse themselves, and that they should come and keep the gates, to sanctify the sabbath day. Remember me, O my God, concerning this also, and spare me according to the greatness of your mercy.
American Standard Version And I commanded the Levites that they should purify themselves, and that they should come and keep the gates, to sanctify the sabbath day. Remember unto me, O my God, this also, and spare me according to the greatness of thy lovingkindness.
King James And I commanded the Levites that they should cleanse themselves, and that they should come and keep the gates, to sanctify the sabbath day. Remember me, O my God, concerning this also, and spare me according to the greatness of thy mercy.
World English Bible I commanded the Levites that they should purify themselves, and that they should come and keep the gates, to sanctify the Sabbath day. Remember me for this also, my God, and spare me according to the greatness of your loving kindness.
Nehemiah 13:23
American King James In those days also saw I Jews that had married wives of Ashdod, of Ammon, and of Moab:
American Standard Version In those days also saw I the Jews that had married women of Ashdod, of Ammon, `and' of Moab:
King James In those days also saw I Jews that had married wives of Ashdod, of Ammon, and of Moab:
World English Bible In those days I also saw the Jews who had married women of Ashdod, of Ammon, and of Moab;
Nehemiah 13:24
American King James And their children spoke half in the speech of Ashdod, and could not speak in the Jews' language, but according to the language of each people.
American Standard Version and their children spake half in the speech of Ashdod, and could not speak in the Jews' language, but according to the language of each people.
King James And their children spake half in the speech of Ashdod, and could not speak in the Jews' language, but according to the language of each people.
World English Bible and their children spoke half in the speech of Ashdod, and could not speak in the Jews’ language, but according to the language of each people.
Nehemiah 13:25
American King James And I contended with them, and cursed them, and smote certain of them, and plucked off their hair, and made them swear by God, saying, You shall not give your daughters to their sons, nor take their daughters to your sons, or for yourselves.
American Standard Version And I contended with them, and cursed them, and smote certain of them, and plucked off their hair, and made them swear by God, `saying', Ye shall not give your daughters unto their sons, nor take their daughters for your sons, or for yourselves.
King James And I contended with them, and cursed them, and smote certain of them, and plucked off their hair, and made them swear by God, saying, Ye shall not give your daughters unto their sons, nor take their daughters unto your sons, or for yourselves.
World English Bible I contended with them, cursed them, struck certain of them, plucked off their hair, and made them swear by God, “You shall not give your daughters to their sons, nor take their daughters for your sons, or for yourselves.
Nehemiah 13:26
American King James Did not Solomon king of Israel sin by these things? yet among many nations was there no king like him, who was beloved of his God, and God made him king over all Israel: nevertheless even him did outlandish women cause to sin.
American Standard Version Did not Solomon king of Israel sin by these things? yet among many nations was there no king like him, and he was beloved of his God, and God made him king over all Israel: nevertheless even him did foreign women cause to sin.
King James Did not Solomon king of Israel sin by these things? yet among many nations was there no king like him, who was beloved of his God, and God made him king over all Israel: nevertheless even him did outlandish women cause to sin.
World English Bible Didn’t Solomon king of Israel sin by these things? Yet among many nations there was no king like him, and he was loved by his God, and God made him king over all Israel. Nevertheless foreign women caused even him to sin.
Nehemiah 13:27
American King James Shall we then listen to you to do all this great evil, to transgress against our God in marrying strange wives?
American Standard Version Shall we then hearken unto you to do all this great evil, to trespass against our God in marrying foreign women?
King James Shall we then hearken unto you to do all this great evil, to transgress against our God in marrying strange wives?
World English Bible Shall we then listen to you to do all this great evil, to trespass against our God in marrying foreign women?”
Nehemiah 13:28
American King James And one of the sons of Joiada, the son of Eliashib the high priest, was son in law to Sanballat the Horonite: therefore I chased him from me.
American Standard Version And one of the sons of Joiada, the son of Eliashib the high priest, was son-in-law to Sanballat the Horonite: therefore I chased him from me.
King James And one of the sons of Joiada, the son of Eliashib the high priest, was son in law to Sanballat the Horonite: therefore I chased him from me.
World English Bible One of the sons of Joiada, the son of Eliashib the high priest, was son-in-law to Sanballat the Horonite; therefore I chased him from me.
Nehemiah 13:29
American King James Remember them, O my God, because they have defiled the priesthood, and the covenant of the priesthood, and of the Levites.
American Standard Version Remember them, O my God, because they have defiled the priesthood, and the covenant of the priesthood, and of the Levites.
King James Remember them, O my God, because they have defiled the priesthood, and the covenant of the priesthood, and of the Levites.
World English Bible Remember them, my God, because they have defiled the priesthood and the covenant of the priesthood and of the Levites.
Nehemiah 13:30
American King James Thus cleansed I them from all strangers, and appointed the wards of the priests and the Levites, every one in his business;
American Standard Version Thus cleansed I them from all foreigners, and appointed charges for the priests and for the Levites, every one in his work;
King James Thus cleansed I them from all strangers, and appointed the wards of the priests and the Levites, every one in his business;
World English Bible Thus I cleansed them from all foreigners and appointed duties for the priests and for the Levites, everyone in his work;
Nehemiah 13:31
American King James And for the wood offering, at times appointed, and for the first fruits. Remember me, O my God, for good.
American Standard Version and for the wood-offering, at times appointed, and for the first-fruits. Remember me, O my God, for good.
King James And for the wood offering, at times appointed, and for the firstfruits. Remember me, O my God, for good.
World English Bible and for the wood offering, at appointed times, and for the first fruits. Remember me, my God, for good.