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Nehemiah 13:11

King James Version (KJV)

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Nehemiah 13:11

Verse 11 of 31

Scripture focus

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.

Nehemiah 13:11 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on Nehemiah 13:11

Theological / Devotional

Then contended I. While the guilt of profaning the Temple lay especially with the priestly class, that of withholding the tithes was mainly chargeable to the rulers and nobles. As the leaders they had apparently set a bad example to the people, and were especially to be blamed for the deplorable conditions Nehemiah found upon his return to Jerusalem.

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