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Nehemiah 13:22

King James Version (KJV)

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Nehemiah 13:22

Verse 22 of 31

Scripture focus

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.

Nehemiah 13:22 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on Nehemiah 13:22

Theological / Devotional

Keep the gates. The assignment of his own servants to watch the gates (v. 19) on the Sabbath was probably temporary, while the more permanent charge was committed to those Levites whom Nehemiah had recently brought back to the city (v. 11). This duty had been entrusted to them when the gates were first set up (ch. 7:1), but had been neglected when the Levites, deprived of financial support, had left their duties in Jerusalem to make a living from the soil. After having engaged for some time in secular work, the Levites had to cleanse themselves before again attending to sacred duties.

Remember me. See on vs. 14, 31.

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