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Nehemiah 13:11
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.
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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 Life Bible
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.
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.
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.
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 And I perceived that the portions of the Levites had not been given them: and that the Levites, and the singing men, and they that ministered were fled away every man to his own country: 11 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. 12 And all Juda brought the tithe of the corn, and the wine, and the oil into the storehouses. 13 And we set over the storehouses Selemias the priest, and Sadoc the scribe, and of the Levites Phadaia, and next to them Hanan the son of Zachur, the son of Mathania: for they were approved as faithful, and to them were committed the portions of their brethren. 14 Remember me, O my God, for this thing, and wipe not out my kindnesses, which I have done relating to the house of my God and his ceremonies.
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
Behold the whole land is before thee: depart from me, I pray thee: if thou wilt go to the left hand, I will take the right: if thou choose the right hand, I will pass to the left.
Behold the whole land is before thee: depart from me, I pray thee: if thou wilt go to the left hand, I will take the right: if thou choose the right hand, I will pass to the left.
Genesis 13:14
And the Lord said to Abram, after Lot was separated from him: Lift up thy eyes, and look from the place wherein thou now art, to the north and to the south, to the east and to the west.
And the Lord said to Abram, after Lot was separated from him: Lift up thy eyes, and look from the place wherein thou now art, to the north and to the south, to the east and to the west.
Genesis 19:17
And they brought him forth, and set him without the city: and there they spoke to him, saying: Save thy life: look not back, neither stay thou in all the country about: but save thy self in the mountain, lest thou be also consumed.
And they brought him forth, and set him without the city: and there they spoke to him, saying: Save thy life: look not back, neither stay thou in all the country about: but save thy self in the mountain, lest thou be also consumed.
Psalms 16:3
(15-3) To the saints, who are in his land, he hath made wonderful all my desires in them.
(15-3) To the saints, who are in his land, he hath made wonderful all my desires in them.
Psalms 119:63
(118-63) I am a partaker with all them that fear thee, and that keep thy commandments.
(118-63) I am a partaker with all them that fear thee, and that keep thy commandments.
Proverbs 27:10
Thy own friend, and thy father’s friend, forsake not: and go not into thy brother’s house in the day of thy affliction. Better is a neighbour that is near than a brother afar off.
Thy own friend, and thy father’s friend, forsake not: and go not into thy brother’s house in the day of thy affliction. Better is a neighbour that is near than a brother afar off.
Hebrews 10:25
Not forsaking our assembly, as some are accustomed: but comforting one anther, and so much the more as you see the day approaching.
Not forsaking our assembly, as some are accustomed: but comforting one anther, and so much the more as you see the day approaching.
1 Peter 2:17
Honour all men. Love the brotherhood. Fear God. Honour the king.
Honour all men. Love the brotherhood. Fear God. Honour the king.
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.
