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Nehemiah 13:4
Now before this, Eliashib the priest, who had been placed over the rooms of the house of our God, being a friend of Tobiah,
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Christian Standard Bible®
Now before this, the priest Eliashib had been put in charge of the storerooms of the house of our God. He was a relative of Tobiah
Now before this, the priest Eliashib had been put in charge of the storerooms of the house of our God. He was a relative of Tobiah
Hebrew Names Version
Now before this, Elyashiv the Kohen, who was appointed over the chambers of the house of our God, being allied to Toviyah,
Now before this, Elyashiv the Kohen, who was appointed over the chambers of the house of our God, being allied to Toviyah,
King James Version
And before this, Eliashib the priest, having the oversight of the chamber of the house of our God, was allied unto Tobiah:
And before this, Eliashib the priest, having the oversight of the chamber of the house of our God, was allied unto Tobiah:
English Standard Version
Now before this, Eliashib the priest, who was appointed over the chambers of the house of our God, and who was related to Tobiah,
Now before this, Eliashib the priest, who was appointed over the chambers of the house of our God, and who was related to Tobiah,
New Century Version
Before that happened, Eliashib the priest, who was in charge of the Temple storerooms, was friendly with Tobiah.
Before that happened, Eliashib the priest, who was in charge of the Temple storerooms, was friendly with Tobiah.
New English Translation
But prior to this time, Eliashib the priest, a relative of Tobiah, had been appointed over the storerooms of the temple of our God.
But prior to this time, Eliashib the priest, a relative of Tobiah, had been appointed over the storerooms of the temple of our God.
Amplified Bible
Now prior to this, Eliashib the priest, who was appointed over the chambers of the house of our God, and was related to Tobiah [our adversary],
Now prior to this, Eliashib the priest, who was appointed over the chambers of the house of our God, and was related to Tobiah [our adversary],
New American Standard Bible
Now prior to this, Eliashib the priest, who was appointed over the chambers of the house of our God, being related to Tobiah,
Now prior to this, Eliashib the priest, who was appointed over the chambers of the house of our God, being related to Tobiah,
World English Bible
Now before this, Eliashib the priest, who was appointed over the chambers of the house of our God, being allied to Tobiah,
Now before this, Eliashib the priest, who was appointed over the chambers of the house of our God, being allied to Tobiah,
Geneva Bible (1587)
And before this had the Priest Eliashib the ouersight of the chamber of the house of our God, being kinsman to Tobiah:
And before this had the Priest Eliashib the ouersight of the chamber of the house of our God, being kinsman to Tobiah:
Legacy Standard Bible
Now prior to this, Eliashib the priest, who was put in charge over the chambers of the house of our God, being related to Tobiah,
Now prior to this, Eliashib the priest, who was put in charge over the chambers of the house of our God, being related to Tobiah,
Berean Standard Bible
Now before this, Eliashib the priest, a relative of Tobiah, had been put in charge of the storerooms of the house of our God
Now before this, Eliashib the priest, a relative of Tobiah, had been put in charge of the storerooms of the house of our God
Contemporary English Version
The priest Eliashib was a relative of Tobiah and had earlier been put in charge of the temple storerooms.
The priest Eliashib was a relative of Tobiah and had earlier been put in charge of the temple storerooms.
Complete Jewish Bible
Also, prior to this, Elyashiv the cohen, who had been put in charge of the storage rooms in the house of our God, and who was related by marriage to Toviyah,
Also, prior to this, Elyashiv the cohen, who had been put in charge of the storage rooms in the house of our God, and who was related by marriage to Toviyah,
Darby Translation
And before this, Eliashib the priest, who had the oversight of the chambers of the house of our God, a kinsman of Tobijah,
And before this, Eliashib the priest, who had the oversight of the chambers of the house of our God, a kinsman of Tobijah,
Easy-to-Read Version
But, before that happened, Eliashib had given a room in the Temple to Tobiah. Eliashib was the priest in charge of the storerooms in our God's Temple. And he was a close friend of Tobiah. That room had been used for storing the grain offerings, incense, and the Temple dishes and things. They also kept the tenth of grain, new wine, and oil for the Levites, singers, and gatekeepers in that room. And they also kept the gifts for the priests in that room. But Eliashib gave that room to Tobiah.
But, before that happened, Eliashib had given a room in the Temple to Tobiah. Eliashib was the priest in charge of the storerooms in our God's Temple. And he was a close friend of Tobiah. That room had been used for storing the grain offerings, incense, and the Temple dishes and things. They also kept the tenth of grain, new wine, and oil for the Levites, singers, and gatekeepers in that room. And they also kept the gifts for the priests in that room. But Eliashib gave that room to Tobiah.
George Lamsa Translation
And before this, Eliasbib the priest had come and built there for himself a large court,
And before this, Eliasbib the priest had come and built there for himself a large court,
Good News Translation
The priest Eliashib, who was in charge of the Temple storerooms, had for a long time been on good terms with Tobiah.
The priest Eliashib, who was in charge of the Temple storerooms, had for a long time been on good terms with Tobiah.
Lexham English Bible
Before this, Eliashib the priest who was appointed over the chambers of the house of our God—the one related to Tobiah—
Before this, Eliashib the priest who was appointed over the chambers of the house of our God—the one related to Tobiah—
Literal Translation
And before this, Eliashib the priest, who was set over the rooms of the house of our God, who was related to Tobiah,
And before this, Eliashib the priest, who was set over the rooms of the house of our God, who was related to Tobiah,
Miles Coverdale Bible (1535)
And before this had the prest Eliasib delyuered the chest of ye house of oure God vnto his kynsman Tobia:
And before this had the prest Eliasib delyuered the chest of ye house of oure God vnto his kynsman Tobia:
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,
Now before this, Eliashib the priest, who was appointed over the chambers of the house of our God, being allied unto Tobiah,
Bishop's Bible (1568)
And before this had the priest Eliasib the ouersight of the treasurie of the house of our God, and he was kynsman vnto Tobia,
And before this had the priest Eliasib the ouersight of the treasurie of the house of our God, and he was kynsman vnto Tobia,
JPS Old Testament (1917)
Now before this, Eliashib the priest, who was appointed over the chambers of the house of our God, being allied unto Tobiah,
Now before this, Eliashib the priest, who was appointed over the chambers of the house of our God, being allied unto Tobiah,
King James Version (1611)
And before this Eliashib the priest hauing the ouersight of the chamber of the house of our God, was allied vnto Tobiah:
And before this Eliashib the priest hauing the ouersight of the chamber of the house of our God, was allied vnto Tobiah:
Brenton's Septuagint (LXX)
And before this time Eliasib the priest dwelt in the treasury of the house of our God, connected with Tobias;
And before this time Eliasib the priest dwelt in the treasury of the house of our God, connected with Tobias;
English Revised Version
Now before this, Eliashib the priest, who was appointed over the chambers of the house of our God, being allied unto Tobiah,
Now before this, Eliashib the priest, who was appointed over the chambers of the house of our God, being allied unto Tobiah,
Wycliffe Bible (1395)
And upon these thingis Eliasib, the prest, `was blameful, that was the souereyn in the tresorie of the hows of oure God, and was the neiybore of Tobie.
And upon these thingis Eliasib, the prest, `was blameful, that was the souereyn in the tresorie of the hows of oure God, and was the neiybore of Tobie.
Update Bible Version
Now before this, Eliashib the priest, who was appointed over the chambers of the house of our God, being allied to Tobiah,
Now before this, Eliashib the priest, who was appointed over the chambers of the house of our God, being allied to Tobiah,
Webster's Bible Translation
And before this, Eliashib the priest, having the oversight of the chamber of the house of our God, [was] allied to Tobiah:
And before this, Eliashib the priest, having the oversight of the chamber of the house of our God, [was] allied to Tobiah:
New King James Version
Now before this, Eliashib the priest, having authority over the storerooms of the house of our God, was allied with Tobiah.
Now before this, Eliashib the priest, having authority over the storerooms of the house of our God, was allied with Tobiah.
New Living Translation
Before this had happened, Eliashib the priest, who had been appointed as supervisor of the storerooms of the Temple of our God and who was also a relative of Tobiah,
Before this had happened, Eliashib the priest, who had been appointed as supervisor of the storerooms of the Temple of our God and who was also a relative of Tobiah,
New Life Bible
Before this, Eliashib the religious leader, who watched over the store-rooms of the house of our God, being close to Tobiah,
Before this, Eliashib the religious leader, who watched over the store-rooms of the house of our God, being close to Tobiah,
New Revised Standard
Now before this, the priest Eliashib, who was appointed over the chambers of the house of our God, and who was related to Tobiah,
Now before this, the priest Eliashib, who was appointed over the chambers of the house of our God, and who was related to Tobiah,
J.B. Rotherham Emphasized Bible
Now, before this, Eliashib the priest, who was set over a chamber of the house of God, was allied unto Tobiah;
Now, before this, Eliashib the priest, who was set over a chamber of the house of God, was allied unto Tobiah;
Douay-Rheims Bible
And over this thing was Eliasib the priest, who was set over the treasury of the house of our God, and was near akin to Tobias.
And over this thing was Eliasib the priest, who was set over the treasury of the house of our God, and was near akin to Tobias.
Revised Standard Version
Now before this, Eli'ashib the priest, who was appointed over the chambers of the house of our God, and who was connected with Tobi'ah,
Now before this, Eli'ashib the priest, who was appointed over the chambers of the house of our God, and who was connected with Tobi'ah,
Young's Literal Translation
And before this Eliashib the priest, appointed over chambers of the house of our God, [is] a relation of Tobiah,
And before this Eliashib the priest, appointed over chambers of the house of our God, [is] a relation of Tobiah,
THE MESSAGE
Some time before this, Eliashib the priest had been put in charge of the storerooms of The Temple of God. He was close to Tobiah and had made available to him a large storeroom that had been used to store Grain-Offerings, incense, worship vessels, and the tithes of grain, wine, and oil for the Levites, singers, and security guards, and the offerings for the priests.
Some time before this, Eliashib the priest had been put in charge of the storerooms of The Temple of God. He was close to Tobiah and had made available to him a large storeroom that had been used to store Grain-Offerings, incense, worship vessels, and the tithes of grain, wine, and oil for the Levites, singers, and security guards, and the offerings for the priests.
New American Standard Bible (1995)
Now prior to this, Eliashib the priest, who was appointed over the chambers of the house of our God, being related to Tobiah,
Now prior to this, Eliashib the priest, who was appointed over the chambers of the house of our God, being related to Tobiah,
Contextual Overview
1 On that day there was a reading from the book of Moses in the hearing of the people; and they saw that it said in the book that no Ammonite or Moabite might ever come into the meeting of God; 2 Because they did not give the children of Israel bread and water when they came to them, but got Balaam to put a curse on them: though the curse was turned into a blessing by our God. 3 So after hearing the law, they took out of Israel all the mixed people. 4 Now before this, Eliashib the priest, who had been placed over the rooms of the house of our God, being a friend of Tobiah, 5 Had made ready for him a great room, where at one time they kept the meal offerings, the perfume, and the vessels and the tenths of the grain and wine and oil which were given by order to the Levites and the music-makers and the door-keepers, and the lifted offerings for the priests. 6 But all this time 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 got the king to let me go, 7 And I came to Jerusalem; and it was clear to me what evil Eliashib had done for Tobiah, in making ready for him a room in the buildings of the house of God. 8 And it was evil in my eyes: so I had all Tobiah's things put out of the room. 9 Then I gave orders, and they made the rooms clean: and I put back in them the vessels of the house of God, with the meal offerings and the perfume.
Bible Verse Review
from Treasury of Scripure Knowledge
Eliashib: Nehemiah 13:7, Nehemiah 12:10
having the oversight of: Heb. being set over, Nehemiah 12:44
allied: Nehemiah 13:28, Nehemiah 6:17, Nehemiah 6:18
Reciprocal: 1 Chronicles 9:28 - the charge 1 Chronicles 23:28 - for the service Ezra 9:2 - the hand Nehemiah 3:20 - Eliashib Job 31:34 - the contempt Jeremiah 41:10 - to the Malachi 3:8 - In
Cross-References
Genesis 4:26
And Seth had a son, and he gave him the name of Enosh: at this time men first made use of the name of the Lord in worship.
And Seth had a son, and he gave him the name of Enosh: at this time men first made use of the name of the Lord in worship.
Genesis 13:1
And Abram went up out of Egypt with his wife and all he had, and Lot with him, and they came in to the South.
And Abram went up out of Egypt with his wife and all he had, and Lot with him, and they came in to the South.
Genesis 13:2
Now Abram had great wealth of cattle and silver and gold.
Now Abram had great wealth of cattle and silver and gold.
Genesis 13:3
And travelling on from the South, he came to Beth-el, to the place where his tent had been before, between Beth-el and Ai;
And travelling on from the South, he came to Beth-el, to the place where his tent had been before, between Beth-el and Ai;
Genesis 13:7
And there was an argument between the keepers of Abram's cattle and the keepers of Lot's cattle: at that time the Canaanites and Perizzites were still living in the land.
And there was an argument between the keepers of Abram's cattle and the keepers of Lot's cattle: at that time the Canaanites and Perizzites were still living in the land.
Genesis 13:8
Then Abram said to Lot, Let there be no argument between me and you, and between my herdmen and your herdmen, for we are brothers.
Then Abram said to Lot, Let there be no argument between me and you, and between my herdmen and your herdmen, for we are brothers.
Genesis 13:18
And Abram, moving his tent, came and made his living-place by the holy tree of Mamre, which is in Hebron, and made an altar there to the Lord.
And Abram, moving his tent, came and made his living-place by the holy tree of Mamre, which is in Hebron, and made an altar there to the Lord.
Psalms 26:8
Lord, your house has been dear to me, and the resting-place of your glory.
Lord, your house has been dear to me, and the resting-place of your glory.
Psalms 84:10
For a day in your house is better than a thousand. It is better to be a door-keeper in the house of my God, than to be living in the tents of sin.
For a day in your house is better than a thousand. It is better to be a door-keeper in the house of my God, than to be living in the tents of sin.
Psalms 107:1
O give praise to the Lord, for he is good: for his mercy is unchanging for ever.
O give praise to the Lord, for he is good: for his mercy is unchanging for ever.
Gill's Notes on the Bible
And before this,.... Before the above law was read, and observed and acted upon:
Eliashib the priest; whom some take to be a common priest; so Bishop Usher a; but he seems rather to be the high priest, by comparing it with Nehemiah 13:28,
having the oversight of the chamber of the house of our God; which has led some to the notion of his being a common priest; but chamber may be put for chambers, and those for the whole house or temple, which the high priest had the greatest concern in, and oversight of:
was allied to Tobiah; the servant and Ammonite, an inveterate enemy of the Jews, Nehemiah 2:10, having married a daughter of Shecaniah, and his son a daughter of Meshullam, who were both priests, and so as it seems related to Eliashib, Nehemiah 6:18.
a Annal. Vet. Test. p. 200.
Barnes' Notes on the Bible
The relations of Eliashib, the high priest Nehemiah 3:1, with Tobiah and Sanballat will account for the absence of any reference to him either in Neh. 8–10, or in Nehemiah 12:27-47.
The chamber - The entire outbuilding, or “lean-to,” which surrounded the temple on three sides 1 Kings 6:5-10.
Allied - i. e, “connected by marriage.” Tobiah was married to a Jewess Nehemiah 6:18, who may have been a relation of Eliashib; and his son Johanan was married to another Nehemiah 6:18, of whom the same may be said.
Clarke's Notes on the Bible
Verse Nehemiah 13:4. Eliashib the priest — Perhaps this was a different person from Eliashib the high priest; but there is no indubitable evidence that he was not the same. If he was high priest, he was very unfaithful to the high charge which he had received; and a reproach to the priesthood. He had married his grandson to Sanballat's daughter: this produced a connection with Tobiah, the fast friend of Sanballat; in whose favour he polluted the house of God, giving him one of the chambers for his ordinary residence, which were appointed for the reception of the tithes, oblations, &c., that came to the house of God.
