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Nehemiah 13:11
So I spoke sharp words to the leaders and said, "Why is the house of God no longer cared for?" Then I gathered them together and returned them to their duties.
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Christian Standard Bible®
Therefore, I rebuked the officials, asking, “Why has the house of God been neglected?” I gathered the Levites and singers together and stationed them at their posts.
Therefore, I rebuked the officials, asking, “Why has the house of God been neglected?” I gathered the Levites and singers together and stationed them at their posts.
Hebrew Names Version
Then contended I with the rulers, and said, Why is the house of God forsaken? I gathered them together, and set them in their place.
Then contended I with the rulers, and said, Why is the house of God forsaken? I gathered them together, and set them in their place.
King James 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.
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.
English Standard Version
So I confronted the officials and said, "Why is the house of God forsaken?" And I gathered them together and set them in their stations.
So I confronted the officials and said, "Why is the house of God forsaken?" And I gathered them together and set them in their stations.
New Century Version
I argued with the officers, saying, "Why haven't you taken care of the Temple?" Then I gathered the Levites and singers and put them back at their places.
I argued with the officers, saying, "Why haven't you taken care of the Temple?" Then I gathered the Levites and singers and put them back at their places.
New English Translation
So I registered a complaint with the leaders, asking "Why is the temple of God neglected?" Then I gathered them and reassigned them to their positions.
So I registered a complaint with the leaders, asking "Why is the temple of God neglected?" Then I gathered them and reassigned them to their positions.
Amplified Bible
Then I reprimanded the officials and said, "Why is the house of God neglected?" So I gathered the Levites and singers together and restored them at their posts.
Then I reprimanded the officials and said, "Why is the house of God neglected?" So I gathered the Levites and singers together and restored them at their posts.
New American Standard Bible
So I reprimanded the officials and said, "Why has the house of God been neglected?" Then I gathered them together and stationed them at their posts.
So I reprimanded the officials and said, "Why has the house of God been neglected?" Then I gathered them together and stationed them at their posts.
World English Bible
Then contended I with the rulers, and said, Why is the house of God forsaken? I gathered them together, and set them in their place.
Then contended I with the rulers, and said, Why is the house of God forsaken? I gathered them together, and set them in their place.
Geneva Bible (1587)
Then reproued I the rulers and sayd, Why is the house of God forsaken? And I assembled them, and set them in their place.
Then reproued I the rulers and sayd, Why is the house of God forsaken? And I assembled them, and set them in their place.
Legacy Standard Bible
So I contended against the officials and said, "Why is the house of God forsaken?" Then I gathered them together and had them stand in their posts.
So I contended against the officials and said, "Why is the house of God forsaken?" Then I gathered them together and had them stand in their posts.
Berean Standard Bible
So I rebuked the officials and asked, "Why has the house of God been neglected?" Then I gathered the Levites and singers together and stationed them at their posts,
So I rebuked the officials and asked, "Why has the house of God been neglected?" Then I gathered the Levites and singers together and stationed them at their posts,
Contemporary English Version
I called the leaders together and angrily asked them, "Why is the temple neglected?" Then I told them to start doing their jobs.
I called the leaders together and angrily asked them, "Why is the temple neglected?" Then I told them to start doing their jobs.
Complete Jewish Bible
I disputed with the leaders, demanding, "Why is the house of God abandoned?" I gathered the L'vi'im together and restored them to their stations;
I disputed with the leaders, demanding, "Why is the house of God abandoned?" I gathered the L'vi'im together and restored them to their stations;
Darby Translation
Then I contended with the rulers, and said, Why is the house of God forsaken? And I gathered them together and set them in their place.
Then I contended with the rulers, and said, Why is the house of God forsaken? And I gathered them together and set them in their place.
Easy-to-Read Version
So I told the officials that they were wrong. I asked them, "Why didn't you take care of God's Temple?" Then I called all Levites together and told them to go back to their places and duties in the Temple.
So I told the officials that they were wrong. I asked them, "Why didn't you take care of God's Temple?" Then I called all Levites together and told them to go back to their places and duties in the Temple.
George Lamsa Translation
Then I contended with the chiefs, and said to them, Why is the house of the LORD forsaken? And I gathered them together and set them in their place.
Then I contended with the chiefs, and said to them, Why is the house of the LORD forsaken? And I gathered them together and set them in their place.
Good News Translation
I reprimanded the officials for letting the Temple be neglected. And I brought the Levites and musicians back to the Temple and put them to work again.
I reprimanded the officials for letting the Temple be neglected. And I brought the Levites and musicians back to the Temple and put them to work again.
Lexham English Bible
So I quarreled with the prefects, and I said, "Why is the house of God forsaken?" And I gathered them and set them at their station.
So I quarreled with the prefects, and I said, "Why is the house of God forsaken?" And I gathered them and set them at their station.
Literal Translation
Then I contended with the rulers, and said, Why is the house of God forsaken? And I gathered them and set them in their place.
Then I contended with the rulers, and said, Why is the house of God forsaken? And I gathered them and set them in their place.
Miles Coverdale Bible (1535)
Then reproued I the rulers, and sayde: Why forsake we the house of God? But I gathered them together, and set them in their place.
Then reproued I the rulers, and sayde: Why forsake we the house of God? But 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.
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.
Bible in Basic English
Then I made protests to the chiefs, and said, Why has the house of God been given up? And I got them together and put them in their places.
Then I made protests to the chiefs, and said, Why has the house of God been given up? And I got them together and put them in their places.
Bishop's Bible (1568)
Then reproued I the rulers, and sayd: Why is the house of God forsaken? And I gathered them together, and set them in their place.
Then reproued I the rulers, and sayd: Why is the house of God forsaken? And I gathered them together, and set them in their place.
JPS Old Testament (1917)
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.
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 Version (1611)
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.
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.
Brenton's Septuagint (LXX)
And I strove with the commanders, and said, Wherefore has the house of God been abandoned? and I assembled them, and set them in their place.
And I strove with the commanders, and said, Wherefore has the house of God been abandoned? and I assembled them, and set them in their place.
English Revised 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.
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.
Wycliffe Bible (1395)
and Y dide the cause ayens magistratis, and Y seide, Whi `forsaken we the hous of God? And Y gaderide hem togidere, `that is, dekenes and mynystris `that hadden go awei, and Y made hem to stonde in her stondyngis.
and Y dide the cause ayens magistratis, and Y seide, Whi `forsaken we the hous of God? And Y gaderide hem togidere, `that is, dekenes and mynystris `that hadden go awei, and Y made hem to stonde in her stondyngis.
Update Bible 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.
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.
Webster's Bible Translation
Then I contended with the rulers, and said, Why is the house of God forsaken? and I assembled them, and set them in their place.
Then I contended with the rulers, and said, Why is the house of God forsaken? and I assembled them, and set them in their place.
New King James Version
So I contended with the rulers, and said, "Why is the house of God forsaken?" And I gathered them together and set them in their place.
So I contended with the rulers, and said, "Why is the house of God forsaken?" And I gathered them together and set them in their place.
New Living Translation
I immediately confronted the leaders and demanded, "Why has the Temple of God been neglected?" Then I called all the Levites back again and restored them to their proper duties.
I immediately confronted the leaders and demanded, "Why has the Temple of God been neglected?" Then I called all the Levites back again and restored them to their proper duties.
New Revised Standard
So I remonstrated with the officials and said, "Why is the house of God forsaken?" And I gathered them together and set them in their stations.
So I remonstrated with the officials and said, "Why is the house of God forsaken?" And I gathered them together and set them in their stations.
J.B. Rotherham Emphasized Bible
Therefore contended I with the deputies, and said, Wherefore is the house of God, forsaken? So I gathered them together, and set them in their place.
Therefore contended I with the deputies, and said, Wherefore is the house of God, forsaken? So I gathered them together, and set them in their place.
Douay-Rheims Bible
And I pleaded the matter against the magistrates, and said: Why have we forsaken the house of God? And I gathered them together, and I made them to stand in their places.
And I pleaded the matter against the magistrates, and said: Why have we forsaken the house of God? And I gathered them together, and I made them to stand in their places.
Revised Standard Version
So I remonstrated with the officials and said, "Why is the house of God forsaken?" And I gathered them together and set them in their stations.
So I remonstrated with the officials and said, "Why is the house of God forsaken?" And I gathered them together and set them in their stations.
Young's Literal Translation
And I strive with the prefects, and say, `Wherefore hath the house of God been forsaken?' and I gather them, and set them on their station;
And I strive with the prefects, and say, `Wherefore hath the house of God been forsaken?' and I gather them, and set them on their station;
New American Standard Bible (1995)
So I reprimanded the officials and said, "Why is the house of God forsaken?" Then I gathered them together and restored them to their posts.
So I reprimanded the officials and said, "Why is the house of God forsaken?" Then I gathered them together and restored them to their posts.
Contextual Overview
10 I also learned that what was to be given to the Levites had not been given. So the Levites and the singers who did the work had gone back to their own fields. 11 So I spoke sharp words to the leaders and said, "Why is the house of God no longer cared for?" Then I gathered them together and returned them to their duties. 12 All the people of Judah then brought the tenth part of the grain, wine and oil into the store-houses. 13 I had Shelemiah the religious leader, Zadok the writer, and Pedaiah of the Levites, watch over the store-houses. With them was Hanan the son of Zaccur, the son of Mattaniah. For they were trusted, and it was their duty to give the needed things to their brothers. 14 Remember me for this, O my God. Do not forget my good works which I have done for the house of my God and His worship.
Bible Verse Review
from Treasury of Scripure Knowledge
contended: Nehemiah 13:17, Nehemiah 13:25, Nehemiah 5:6-13, Job 31:34, Proverbs 28:4
Why is the house: Nehemiah 10:39, 1 Samuel 2:17, Malachi 3:8-11
place: Heb. standing
Reciprocal: Judges 17:8 - departed
Cross-References
Genesis 13:9
Is not the whole land in front of you? Let each of us go a different way. If you go to the left, then I will go to the right. Or if you go to the right, then I will go to the left."
Is not the whole land in front of you? Let each of us go a different way. If you go to the left, then I will go to the right. Or if you go to the right, then I will go to the left."
Genesis 13:14
The Lord said to Abram, after Lot had left him, "Raise your eyes and look from where you are to the north and south and east and west.
The Lord said to Abram, after Lot had left him, "Raise your eyes and look from where you are to the north and south and east and west.
Genesis 19:17
When they had brought them out of the city, one of them said, "Run for your life! Do not look behind you. Do not stop until you are out of the valley. Run to the mountains or else you will be destroyed."
When they had brought them out of the city, one of them said, "Run for your life! Do not look behind you. Do not stop until you are out of the valley. Run to the mountains or else you will be destroyed."
Psalms 16:3
As for those in the land who belong to You, they are the great ones in whom is all my joy.
As for those in the land who belong to You, they are the great ones in whom is all my joy.
Psalms 119:63
I am a friend to all who fear You and of those who keep Your Law.
I am a friend to all who fear You and of those who keep Your Law.
Proverbs 27:10
Do not leave your own friend or your father's friend alone, and do not go to your brother's house in the day of your trouble. A neighbor who is near is better than a brother who is far away.
Do not leave your own friend or your father's friend alone, and do not go to your brother's house in the day of your trouble. A neighbor who is near is better than a brother who is far away.
Hebrews 10:25
Let us not stay away from church meetings. Some people are doing this all the time. Comfort each other as you see the day of His return coming near.
Let us not stay away from church meetings. Some people are doing this all the time. Comfort each other as you see the day of His return coming near.
1 Peter 2:17
Show respect to all men. Love the Christians. Honor God with love and fear. Respect the head leader of the country.
Show respect to all men. Love the Christians. Honor God with love and fear. Respect the head leader of the country.
Gill's Notes on the Bible
Then I contended with the rulers;.... The ecclesiastical rulers, the priests that were appointed over those chambers, Nehemiah 12:44, he expostulated with them warmly, and chode them severely for their conduct:
and said, why is the house of God forsaken? no care being taken of the maintenance of the ministers of it, contrary to the promise made
Nehemiah 10:37,
and l gathered them together; the Levites and singers that were dispersed in the countries round about:
and set them in their place; in the temple, and in the course of their ministry there.
Barnes' Notes on the Bible
I gathered them together - Nehemiah gathered the Levites from their lands, and reinstated them in their set offices.
Clarke's Notes on the Bible
Verse Nehemiah 13:11. Why is the house of God forsaken? — They had all solemnly promised, Nehemiah 10:39, that they would never forsake the house of their God; but, alas, how soon is this forgotten! Nehemiah used their own words here by way of reproof.
