Nehemiah

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1:1	The words of Nehemiah the son of Hacaliah. Now it happened in the month Chislev, in the twentieth year, while I was in Susa the capitol,	The words of Nehemiah the son of Hacaliah. Now it happened in the month Chislev, in the twentieth year—and I was in Susa the capitol—
1:2	that Hanani, one of my brothers, and some men from Judah came; and I asked them concerning the Jews who had escaped and had survived the captivity, and about Jerusalem.	that Hanani, one of my brothers, and some men from Judah came; and I asked them concerning the Jews who had escaped and remain from the captivity, and about Jerusalem.
1:3	They said to me, The remnant there in the province who survived the captivity are in great distress and reproach, and the wall of Jerusalem is broken down and its gates are burned with fire.	They said to me, The remnant there in the province who remain from the captivity are in great calamity and reproach, and the wall of Jerusalem is broken down and its gates are burned with fire.
1:4	When I heard these words, I sat down and wept and mourned for days; and I was fasting and praying before the God of heaven.	Now it happened that when I heard these words, I sat down and wept and mourned for days; and I was fasting and praying before the God of heaven.
1:5	I said, I beseech You, O Lord God of heaven, the great and awesome God, who preserves the covenant and lovingkindness for those who love Him and keep His commandments,	I said, I beseech You, O Yahweh, the God of heaven, the great and fearsome God, who keeps the covenant and lovingkindness for those who love Him and keep His commandments,
1:6	let Your ear now be attentive and Your eyes open to hear the prayer of Your servant which I am praying before You now, day and night, on behalf of the sons of Israel Your servants, confessing the sins of the sons of Israel which we have sinned against You; I and my fathers house have sinned.	let Your ear now be attentive and Your eyes open to hear the prayer of Your slave which I am praying before You today, day and night, on behalf of the sons of Israel Your slaves, confessing the sins of the sons of Israel which we have sinned against You; I and my fathers house have sinned.
1:7	We have acted very corruptly against You and have not kept the commandments, nor the statutes, nor the ordinances which You commanded Your servant Moses.	We have worked in utter destruction against You and have not kept the commandments, nor the statutes, nor the judgments which You commanded Your servant Moses.
1:8	Remember the word which You commanded Your servant Moses, saying, If you are unfaithful I will scatter you among the peoples;	Remember the word which You commanded Your servant Moses, saying, If you are unfaithful, I will scatter you among the peoples;
1:9	but if you return to Me and keep My commandments and do them, though those of you who have been scattered were in the most remote part of the heavens, I will gather them from there and will bring them to the place where I have chosen to cause My name to dwell.	but if you return to Me and keep My commandments and do them, though those of you who have been banished were at the ends of the sky, I will gather them from there and will bring them to the place where I have chosen to cause My name to dwell.
1:10	They are Your servants and Your people whom You redeemed by Your great power and by Your strong hand.	They are Your slaves and Your people whom You redeemed by Your great power and by Your strong hand.
1:11	O Lord, I beseech You, may Your ear be attentive to the prayer of Your servant and the prayer of Your servants who delight to revere Your name, and make Your servant successful today and grant him compassion before this man. Now I was the cupbearer to the king.	O Lord, I beseech You, may Your ear be attentive to the prayer of Your slave and the prayer of Your slaves who delight to fear Your name, and make Your slave successful today and grant him compassion before this man. Now I was the cupbearer to the king.
2:1	And it came about in the month Nisan, in the twentieth year of King Artaxerxes, that wine was before him, and I took up the wine and gave it to the king. Now I had not been sad in his presence.	Now it happened in the month Nisan, in the twentieth year of King Artaxerxes, that wine was before him, and I took up the wine and gave it to the king. Now I had not been sad in his presence.
2:3	I said to the king, Let the king live forever. Why should my face not be sad when the city, the place of my fathers tombs, lies desolate and its gates have been consumed by fire?	I said to the king, Let the king live forever. Why should my face not be sad when the city, the place of my fathers tombs, lies waste and its gates have been consumed by fire?
2:5	I said to the king, If it please the king, and if your servant has found favor before you, send me to Judah, to the city of my fathers tombs, that I may rebuild it.	I said to the king, If it is good for the king, and if your servant is good before you, send me to Judah, to the city of my fathers tombs, that I may rebuild it.
2:6	Then the king said to me, the queen sitting beside him, How long will your journey be, and when will you return? So it pleased the king to send me, and I gave him a definite time.	Then the king said to me, the queen sitting beside him, How long will your journey be, and when will you return? So it was good to the king to send me, and I gave him a set time.
2:7	And I said to the king, If it please the king, let letters be given me for the governors of the provinces beyond the River, that they may allow me to pass through until I come to Judah,	And I said to the king, If it is good to the king, let letters be given me for the governors of the provinces beyond the River, that they may allow me to pass through until I come to Judah,
2:8	and a letter to Asaph the keeper of the kings forest, that he may give me timber to make beams for the gates of the fortress which is by the temple, for the wall of the city and for the house to which I will go. And the king granted them to me because the good hand of my God was on me.	and a letter to Asaph the keeper of the kings forest, that he may give me timber to make beams for the gates of the fortress which is by the house of God, for the wall of the city and for the house to which I will go. And the king granted them to me because the good hand of my God was on me.
2:9	Then I came to the governors of the provinces beyond the River and gave them the kings letters. Now the king had sent with me officers of the army and horsemen.	Then I came to the governors of the provinces beyond the River and gave them the kings letters. Now the king had sent with me commanders of the military force and horsemen.
2:10	When Sanballat the Horonite and Tobiah the Ammonite official heard about it, it was very displeasing to them that someone had come to seek the welfare of the sons of Israel.	Then Sanballat the Horonite and Tobiah the Ammonite official heard about it, and it was a very great evil to them that someone had come to seek the good of the sons of Israel.
2:12	And I arose in the night, I and a few men with me. I did not tell anyone what my God was putting into my mind to do for Jerusalem and there was no animal with me except the animal on which I was riding.	And I arose in the night, I and a few men with me. I did not tell anyone what my God was putting into my heart to do for Jerusalem; and there was no animal with me except the animal on which I was riding.
2:13	So I went out at night by the Valley Gate in the direction of the Dragons Well and on to the Refuse Gate, inspecting the walls of Jerusalem which were broken down and its gates which were consumed by fire.	So I went out at night by the Valley Gate in the direction of the Dragons Spring and on to the Dung Gate, inspecting the walls of Jerusalem which were broken down and its gates which were consumed by fire.
2:14	Then I passed on to the Fountain Gate and the Kings Pool, but there was no place for my mount to pass.	Then I passed on to the Spring Gate and the Kings Pool, but there was no place for my animal to pass.
2:15	So I went up at night by the ravine and inspected the wall. Then I entered the Valley Gate again and returned.	So I went up at night by the ravine and inspected the wall. Then I turned and entered the Valley Gate and turned around.
2:16	The officials did not know where I had gone or what I had done; nor had I as yet told the Jews, the priests, the nobles, the officials or the rest who did the work.	Now the officials did not know where I had gone or what I was doing; nor had I as yet told the Jews, the priests, the nobles, the officials, or the rest who were doing the work.
2:17	Then I said to them, You see the bad situation we are in, that Jerusalem is desolate and its gates burned by fire. Come, let us rebuild the wall of Jerusalem so that we will no longer be a reproach.	Then I said to them, You see the calamity we are in, that Jerusalem lies waste and its gates burned by fire. Come, let us rebuild the wall of Jerusalem so that we will no longer be a reproach.
2:18	I told them how the hand of my God had been favorable to me and also about the kings words which he had spoken to me. Then they said, Let us arise and build. So they put their hands to the good work.	And I told them how the hand of my God had been good to me and also about the kings words which he had said to me. Then they said, Let us arise and build. So they strengthened their hands for the good work.
2:19	But when Sanballat the Horonite and Tobiah the Ammonite official, and Geshem the Arab heard it, they mocked us and despised us and said, What is this thing you are doing? Are you rebelling against the king?	But Sanballat the Horonite and Tobiah the Ammonite official and Geshem the Arab heard it. And they mocked us and despised us and said, What is this thing you are doing? Are you rebelling against the king?
2:20	So I answered them and said to them, The God of heaven will give us success; therefore we His servants will arise and build, but you have no portion, right or memorial in Jerusalem.	So I responded to them with a word and said to them, The God of heaven will give us success; therefore we His slaves will arise and build, but you have no portion, right, or remembrance in Jerusalem.
3:1	Then Eliashib the high priest arose with his brothers the priests and built the Sheep Gate; they consecrated it and hung its doors. They consecrated the wall to the Tower of the Hundred and the Tower of Hananel.	Then Eliashib the high priest arose with his brothers the priests and built the Sheep Gate; they set it apart as holy and made its doors stand. And they set apart as holy the wall to the Tower of the Hundred and the Tower of Hananel.
3:3	Now the sons of Hassenaah built the Fish Gate; they laid its beams and hung its doors with its bolts and bars.	Now the sons of Hassenaah built the Fish Gate; they laid its beams and made its doors stand with its bolts and bars.
3:4	Next to them Meremoth the son of Uriah the son of Hakkoz made repairs. And next to him Meshullam the son of Berechiah the son of Meshezabel made repairs. And next to him Zadok the son of Baana also made repairs.	Next to them Meremoth the son of Uriah the son of Hakkoz made repairs. And next to them Meshullam the son of Berechiah the son of Meshezabel made repairs. And next to them Zadok the son of Baana also made repairs.
3:5	Moreover, next to him the Tekoites made repairs, but their nobles did not support the work of their masters.	Moreover, next to them the Tekoites made repairs, but their nobles did not support the service of their masters.
3:6	Joiada the son of Paseah and Meshullam the son of Besodeiah repaired the Old Gate; they laid its beams and hung its doors with its bolts and its bars.	Joiada the son of Paseah and Meshullam the son of Besodeiah repaired the Old Gate; they laid its beams and made its doors stand with its bolts and its bars.
3:13	Hanun and the inhabitants of Zanoah repaired the Valley Gate. They built it and hung its doors with its bolts and its bars, and a thousand cubits of the wall to the Refuse Gate.	Hanun and the inhabitants of Zanoah repaired the Valley Gate. They built it and made its doors stand with its bolts and its bars, and one thousand cubits of the wall to the Dung Gate.
3:14	Malchijah the son of Rechab, the official of the district of Beth haccherem repaired the Refuse Gate. He built it and hung its doors with its bolts and its bars.	Malchijah the son of Rechab, the official of the district of Beth haccherem, repaired the Dung Gate. He built it and made its doors stand with its bolts and its bars.
3:15	Shallum the son of Col hozeh, the official of the district of Mizpah, repaired the Fountain Gate. He built it, covered it and hung its doors with its bolts and its bars, and the wall of the Pool of Shelah at the kings garden as far as the steps that descend from the city of David.	Shallum the son of Col hozeh, the official of the district of Mizpah, repaired the Spring Gate. He built it, covered it and made its doors stand with its bolts and its bars, and the wall of the Pool of Shelah at the kings garden as far as the steps that descend from the city of David.
3:17	After him the Levites carried out repairs under Rehum the son of Bani. Next to him Hashabiah, the official of half the district of Keilah, carried out repairs for his district.	After him the Levites made repairs under Rehum the son of Bani. Next to him Hashabiah, the official of half the district of Keilah, made repairs for his district.
3:18	After him their brothers carried out repairs under Bavvai the son of Henadad, official of the other half of the district of Keilah.	After him their brothers made repairs under Bavvai the son of Henadad, the official of the other half of the district of Keilah.
3:21	After him Meremoth the son of Uriah the son of Hakkoz repaired another section, from the doorway of Eliashibs house even as far as the end of his house.	After him Meremoth the son of Uriah the son of Hakkoz repaired another section, from the doorway of Eliashibs house even as far as the end of Eliashibs house.
3:22	After him the priests, the men of the valley, carried out repairs.	After him the priests, the men of the valley, made repairs.
3:23	After them Benjamin and Hasshub carried out repairs in front of their house. After them Azariah the son of Maaseiah, son of Ananiah, carried out repairs beside his house.	After them Benjamin and Hasshub made repairs in front of their house. After them Azariah the son of Maaseiah, son of Ananiah, made repairs beside his house.
3:28	Above the Horse Gate the priests carried out repairs, each in front of his house.	Above the Horse Gate the priests made repairs, each in front of his house.
3:29	After them Zadok the son of Immer carried out repairs in front of his house. And after him Shemaiah the son of Shecaniah, the keeper of the East Gate, carried out repairs.	After them Zadok the son of Immer made repairs in front of his house. And after him Shemaiah the son of Shecaniah, the keeper of the East Gate, made repairs.
3:30	After him Hananiah the son of Shelemiah, and Hanun the sixth son of Zalaph, repaired another section. After him Meshullam the son of Berechiah carried out repairs in front of his own quarters.	After him Hananiah the son of Shelemiah, and Hanun the sixth son of Zalaph, repaired another section. After him Meshullam the son of Berechiah made repairs in front of his own quarters.
3:31	After him Malchijah, one of the goldsmiths, carried out repairs as far as the house of the temple servants and of the merchants, in front of the Inspection Gate and as far as the upper room of the corner.	After him Malchijah, one of the goldsmiths, made repairs as far as the house of the temple servants and of the merchants, in front of the Inspection Gate, and as far as the upper room of the corner.
3:32	Between the upper room of the corner and the Sheep Gate the goldsmiths and the merchants carried out repairs.	Between the upper room of the corner and the Sheep Gate, the goldsmiths and the merchants made repairs.
4:1	Now it came about that when Sanballat heard that we were rebuilding the wall, he became furious and very angry and mocked the Jews.	Now it happened that when Sanballat heard that we were rebuilding the wall, he became angry and very vexed and mocked the Jews.
4:2	He spoke in the presence of his brothers and the wealthy men of Samaria and said, What are these feeble Jews doing? Are they going to restore it for themselves? Can they offer sacrifices? Can they finish in a day? Can they revive the stones from the dusty rubble even the burned ones?	He spoke in the presence of his brothers and the wealthy men of Samaria and said, What are these feeble Jews doing? Are they going to restore it for themselves? Can they offer sacrifices? Can they complete it in a day? Can they bring the stones to life from the dusty rubble, though they are burned?
4:4	Hear, O our God, how we are despised! Return their reproach on their own heads and give them up for plunder in a land of captivity.	Hear, O our God, for we are despised! Return their reproach on their own heads and give them up for plunder in a land of captivity.
4:5	Do not forgive their iniquity and let not their sin be blotted out before You, for they have demoralized the builders.	Do not forgive their iniquity and let not their sin be blotted out before You, for they have vexed the builders.
4:6	So we built the wall and the whole wall was joined together to half its height, for the people had a mind to work.	So we built the wall and the whole wall was joined together to half its height, and the people had a heart to work.
4:7	Now when Sanballat, Tobiah, the Arabs, the Ammonites and the Ashdodites heard that the repair of the walls of Jerusalem went on, and that the breaches began to be closed, they were very angry.	Now it happened that when Sanballat, Tobiah, the Arabs, the Ammonites, and the Ashdodites heard that the repair of the walls of Jerusalem went on, and that the places broken down began to be closed, they were very angry.
4:8	All of them conspired together to come and fight against Jerusalem and to cause a disturbance in it.	All of them joined together to come and fight against Jerusalem and to cause a disturbance in it.
4:9	But we prayed to our God, and because of them we set up a guard against them day and night.	But we prayed to our God, and because of them we stood a guard against them day and night.
4:10	Thus in Judah it was said, The strength of the burden bearers is failing, Yet there is much rubbish; And we ourselves are unable To rebuild the wall.	Then Judah said, The strength of the burden bearers is failing, Yet there is much rubbish; And we ourselves are unable To rebuild the wall.
4:11	Our enemies said, They will not know or see until we come among them, kill them and put a stop to the work.	Our adversaries said, They will not know or see until we come among them, kill them, and put a stop to the work.
4:12	When the Jews who lived near them came and told us ten times, They will come up against us from every place where you may turn,	Now it happened when the Jews who lived near them came and said to us ten times, They will come up against us from every place where you may turn,
4:13	then I stationed men in the lowest parts of the space behind the wall, the exposed places, and I stationed the people in families with their swords, spears and bows.	that I had men stand in the lowest parts of the space behind the wall, the exposed places, and I had the people stand by families with their swords, spears, and bows.
4:14	When I saw their fear, I rose and spoke to the nobles, the officials and the rest of the people: Do not be afraid of them; remember the Lord who is great and awesome, and fight for your brothers, your sons, your daughters, your wives and your houses.	Then I saw their fear. And I arose and said to the nobles, the officials, and the rest of the people: Do not fear them; remember the Lord who is great and fearsome, and fight for your brothers, your sons, your daughters, your wives, and your houses.
4:15	When our enemies heard that it was known to us, and that God had frustrated their plan, then all of us returned to the wall, each one to his work.	Now it happened that when our enemies heard that it was known to us, and that God had thwarted their counsel, then all of us returned to the wall, each one to his work.
4:16	From that day on, half of my servants carried on the work while half of them held the spears, the shields, the bows and the breastplates; and the captains were behind the whole house of Judah.	And it happened that from that day on, half of my young men carried on the work while half of them took hold of the spears, the shields, the bows, and the breastplates; and the commanders were behind the whole house of Judah.
4:20	At whatever place you hear the sound of the trumpet, rally to us there. Our God will fight for us.	At whatever place you hear the sound of the trumpet, there gather together to us. Our God will fight for us.
4:21	So we carried on the work with half of them holding spears from dawn until the stars appeared.	So we kept doing the work with half of them holding spears from dawn until the stars came out.
4:22	At that time I also said to the people, Let each man with his servant spend the night within Jerusalem so that they may be a guard for us by night and a laborer by day.	At that time I also said to the people, Let each man with his young man spend the night within Jerusalem so that they may be a guard for us by night and a worker by day.
4:23	So neither I, my brothers, my servants, nor the men of the guard who followed me, none of us removed our clothes, each took his weapon even to the water.	So neither I, my brothers, my young men, nor the men of the guard who followed me, none of us removed our clothes, each took his weapon even to the water.
5:1	Now there was a great outcry of the people and of their wives against their Jewish brothers.	Then there was a great outcry of the people and of their wives against their Jewish brothers.
5:2	For there were those who said, We, our sons and our daughters are many; therefore let us get grain that we may eat and live.	Now there were those who were saying, We, with our sons and our daughters, are many; therefore let us get grain that we may eat and live.
5:3	There were others who said, We are mortgaging our fields, our vineyards and our houses that we might get grain because of the famine.	There were others who were saying, We are mortgaging our fields, our vineyards, and our houses, that we might get grain because of the famine.
5:4	Also there were those who said, We have borrowed money for the kings tax on our fields and our vineyards.	Also there were those who were saying, We have borrowed money for the kings tax on our fields and our vineyards.
5:5	Now our flesh is like the flesh of our brothers, our children like their children. Yet behold, we are forcing our sons and our daughters to be slaves, and some of our daughters are forced into bondage already, and we are helpless because our fields and vineyards belong to others.	But now our flesh is like the flesh of our brothers, our children like their children. Yet behold, we are forcing our sons and our daughters to be slaves, and some of our daughters are forced into subjugation, and we have no power in our hands to help, and our fields and vineyards belong to others.
5:7	I consulted with myself and contended with the nobles and the rulers and said to them, You are exacting usury, each from his brother! Therefore, I held a great assembly against them.	I consulted within my own heart and contended with the nobles and the officials and said to them, You are exacting usury, each from his brother! Therefore, I held a great assembly against them.
5:8	I said to them, We according to our ability have redeemed our Jewish brothers who were sold to the nations; now would you even sell your brothers that they may be sold to us? Then they were silent and could not find a word to say.	I said to them, We, according to our ability, have bought back our Jewish brothers who were sold to the nations; and now would you also sell your brothers that they may be sold to us? Then they were silent and could not find a word to say.
5:9	Again I said, The thing which you are doing is not good; should you not walk in the fear of our God because of the reproach of the nations, our enemies?	And I said, The thing which you are doing is not good; should you not walk in the fear of our God because of the reproach of the nations, our enemies?
5:10	And likewise I, my brothers and my servants are lending them money and grain. Please, let us leave off this usury.	And likewise I, my brothers, and my young men are lending them money and grain. Please, let us forsake this usury.
5:12	Then they said, We will give it back and will require nothing from them; we will do exactly as you say. So I called the priests and took an oath from them that they would do according to this promise.	Then they said, We will give it back and will require nothing from them; we will do exactly as you are saying. So I called the priests and made them swear that they would do according to this word.
5:13	I also shook out the front of my garment and said, Thus may God shake out every man from his house and from his possessions who does not fulfill this promise; even thus may he be shaken out and emptied. And all the assembly said, Amen! And they praised the Lord. Then the people did according to this promise.	I also shook out the front of my garment and said, Thus may God shake out every man from his house and from his possessions who does not establish this word; even thus may he be shaken out and emptied. And all the assembly said, Amen! And they praised Yahweh. Then the people did according to this word.
5:14	Moreover, from the day that I was appointed to be their governor in the land of Judah, from the twentieth year to the thirty second year of King Artaxerxes, for twelve years, neither I nor my kinsmen have eaten the governors food allowance.	Moreover, from the day that I was put in command to be their governor in the land of Judah, from the twentieth year to the thirty second year of King Artaxerxes, for twelve years, neither I nor my relatives have eaten the governors food allowance.
5:15	But the former governors who were before me laid burdens on the people and took from them bread and wine besides forty shekels of silver; even their servants domineered the people. But I did not do so because of the fear of God.	But the former governors who were before me laid heavy burdens on the people and took from them bread and wine besides forty shekels of silver; even their young men exerted their power over the people. But I did not do so because of the fear of God.
5:16	I also applied myself to the work on this wall; we did not buy any land, and all my servants were gathered there for the work.	I also took hold of the work on this wall; we did not buy any land, and all my young men were gathered there for the work.
5:17	Moreover, there were at my table one hundred and fifty Jews and officials, besides those who came to us from the nations that were around us.	Moreover, there were at my table 150 Jews and officials, besides those who came to us from the nations that were around us.
5:18	Now that which was prepared for each day was one ox and six choice sheep, also birds were prepared for me; and once in ten days all sorts of wine were furnished in abundance. Yet for all this I did not demand the governors food allowance, because the servitude was heavy on this people.	Now that which was prepared for each day was one ox and six choice sheep, also birds were prepared for me; and once in ten days all sorts of wine were furnished in abundance. Yet for all this I did not require the governors food allowance, because the slavery was heavy on this people.
6:1	Now when it was reported to Sanballat, Tobiah, to Geshem the Arab and to the rest of our enemies that I had rebuilt the wall, and that no breach remained in it, although at that time I had not set up the doors in the gates,	Now it happened when it was heard by Sanballat, Tobiah, Geshem the Arab, and the rest of our enemies that I had rebuilt the wall, and that no breach remained in it, although at that time I had not made the doors to stand in the gates,
6:2	then Sanballat and Geshem sent a message to me, saying, Come, let us meet together at Chephirim in the plain of Ono. But they were planning to harm me.	that Sanballat and Geshem sent a message to me, saying, Come, let us meet together at Chephirim in the plain of Ono. But they were planning to do me harm.
6:4	They sent messages to me four times in this manner, and I answered them in the same way.	And they sent messages to me four times in this manner, and I responded to them in the same manner.
6:5	Then Sanballat sent his servant to me in the same manner a fifth time with an open letter in his hand.	Then Sanballat sent his young man to me in the same manner a fifth time with an open letter in his hand.
6:6	In it was written, It is reported among the nations, and Gashmu says, that you and the Jews are planning to rebel; therefore you are rebuilding the wall. And you are to be their king, according to these reports.	In it was written, It is heard among the nations, and Gashmu says, that you and the Jews are planning to rebel; therefore you are rebuilding the wall. And you are to be their king, according to these words.
6:7	You have also appointed prophets to proclaim in Jerusalem concerning you, A king is in Judah! And now it will be reported to the king according to these reports. So come now, let us take counsel together.	You have also set up prophets to call out in Jerusalem concerning you, A king is in Judah! So now it will be heard by the king according to these words. So now, come, let us take counsel together.
6:8	Then I sent a message to him saying, Such things as you are saying have not been done, but you are inventing them in your own mind.	Then I sent a message to him, saying, Such words as you are saying have not been done, but you are devising them in your own heart.
6:9	For all of them were trying to frighten us, thinking, They will become discouraged with the work and it will not be done. But now, O God, strengthen my hands.	For all of them were trying to frighten us, thinking, Their hands will become limp in doing the work, and it will not be done. But now, O God, strengthen my hands.
6:10	When I entered the house of Shemaiah the son of Delaiah, son of Mehetabel, who was confined at home, he said, Let us meet together in the house of God, within the temple, and let us close the doors of the temple, for they are coming to kill you, and they are coming to kill you at night.	Now I entered the house of Shemaiah the son of Delaiah, son of Mehetabel, who was confined at home, and he said, Let us meet together in the house of God, within the temple, and let us close the doors of the temple, for they are coming to kill you, and they are coming to kill you at night.
6:11	But I said, Should a man like me flee? And could one such as I go into the temple to save his life? I will not go in.	But I said, Should a man like me flee? And could one such as I go into the temple just to live? I will not go in.
6:12	Then I perceived that surely God had not sent him, but he uttered his prophecy against me because Tobiah and Sanballat had hired him.	Then I recognized that surely God had not sent him, but he spoke his prophecy against me because Tobiah and Sanballat had hired him.
6:13	He was hired for this reason, that I might become frightened and act accordingly and sin, so that they might have an evil report in order that they could reproach me.	He was hired for this reason, that I might become afraid and act accordingly and sin, so that they could give me a bad name in order that they could reproach me.
6:14	Remember, O my God, Tobiah and Sanballat according to these works of theirs, and also Noadiah the prophetess and the rest of the prophets who were trying to frighten me.	Remember, O my God, Tobiah and Sanballat according to these works of theirs, and also Noadiah the prophetess and the rest of the prophets who were trying to make me afraid.
6:15	So the wall was completed on the twenty fifth of the month Elul, in fifty two days.	So the wall was finished on the twenty fifth of the month Elul, in fifty two days.
6:16	When all our enemies heard of it, and all the nations surrounding us saw it, they lost their confidence; for they recognized that this work had been accomplished with the help of our God.	Now it happened that when all our enemies heard of it, and all the nations surrounding us saw it, their confidence fell. And they knew that it was from our God that this work had been accomplished.
6:18	For many in Judah were bound by oath to him because he was the son in law of Shecaniah the son of Arah, and his son Jehohanan had married the daughter of Meshullam the son of Berechiah.	For many in Judah were sworn by oath to him because he was the son in law of Shecaniah the son of Arah, and his son Jehohanan had taken the daughter of Meshullam the son of Berechiah as a wife.
6:19	Moreover, they were speaking about his good deeds in my presence and reported my words to him. Then Tobiah sent letters to frighten me.	Moreover, they were speaking about his good deeds in my presence and bringing my words to him. Then Tobiah sent letters to make me afraid.
7:1	Now when the wall was rebuilt and I had set up the doors, and the gatekeepers and the singers and the Levites were appointed,	Now it happened when the wall was rebuilt and I had made the doors to stand, and the gatekeepers and the singers and the Levites were appointed,
7:2	then I put Hanani my brother, and Hananiah the commander of the fortress, in charge of Jerusalem, for he was a faithful man and feared God more than many.	that I commanded Hanani my brother and Hananiah the commander of the fortress, to be over Jerusalem, for he was a faithful man and feared God more than many.
7:3	Then I said to them, Do not let the gates of Jerusalem be opened until the sun is hot, and while they are standing guard, let them shut and bolt the doors. Also appoint guards from the inhabitants of Jerusalem, each at his post, and each in front of his own house.	Then I said to them, The gates of Jerusalem must not be opened until the sun is hot; and until they are there standing guard, they must shut and bolt the doors. Also have guards from the inhabitants of Jerusalem stand, each at his post, and each in front of his own house.
7:4	Now the city was large and spacious, but the people in it were few and the houses were not built.	Now the city was large and spacious, but the people in it were few and the houses were not rebuilt.
7:5	Then my God put it into my heart to assemble the nobles, the officials and the people to be enrolled by genealogies. Then I found the book of the genealogy of those who came up first in which I found the following record:	Then my God put it into my heart, and I gathered the nobles, the officials, and the people to be recorded by genealogies. Then I found the book of the genealogy of those who came up first, and in it I found written:
7:6	These are the people of the province who came up from the captivity of the exiles whom Nebuchadnezzar the king of Babylon had carried away, and who returned to Jerusalem and Judah, each to his city,	These are the people of the province who came up out of the captivity of the exiles whom Nebuchadnezzar the king of Babylon had taken away into exile, and who returned to Jerusalem and Judah, each to his city,
7:29	the men of Kiriath jearim, Chephirah and Beeroth, 743;	the men of Kiriath jearim, Chephirah, and Beeroth, 743;
7:61	These were they who came up from Tel melah, Tel harsha, Cherub, Addon and Immer; but they could not show their fathers houses or their descendants, whether they were of Israel:	Now these were those who came up from Tel melah, Tel harsha, Cherub, Addon, and Immer; but they were not able to declare their fathers houses or their fathers seed, whether they were of Israel:
7:63	Of the priests: the sons of Hobaiah, the sons of Hakkoz, the sons of Barzillai, who took a wife of the daughters of Barzillai, the Gileadite, and was named after them.	Of the priests: the sons of Hobaiah, the sons of Hakkoz, the sons of Barzillai, who took a wife of the daughters of Barzillai, the Gileadite, and he was called by their name.
7:64	These searched among their ancestral registration, but it could not be located; therefore they were considered unclean and excluded from the priesthood.	These searched in their genealogical records, but it could not be found; therefore they were considered unclean and excluded from the priesthood.
7:65	The governor said to them that they should not eat from the most holy things until a priest arose with Urim and Thummim.	And the governor said to them that they should not eat from the most holy things until a priest stood with Urim and Thummim.
7:66	The whole assembly together was 42,360,	¶The whole assembly together was 42,360,
7:67	besides their male and their female servants, of whom there were 7,337; and they had 245 male and female singers.	besides their male and their female slaves, of whom there were 7,337; and they had 245 male and female singers.
7:70	Some from among the heads of fathers households gave to the work. The governor gave to the treasury 1,000 gold drachmas, 50 basins, 530 priests garments.	Some from among the heads of fathers households gave to the work. The governor gave to the treasury 1,000 gold drachmas, 50 bowls, 530 priests tunics.
7:72	That which the rest of the people gave was 20,000 gold drachmas and 2,000 silver minas and 67 priests garments.	That which the rest of the people gave was 20,000 gold drachmas and 2,000 silver minas and 67 priests tunics.
7:73	Now the priests, the Levites, the gatekeepers, the singers, some of the people, the temple servants and all Israel, lived in their cities. And when the seventh month came, the sons of Israel were in their cities.	So the priests, the Levites, the gatekeepers, the singers, some of the people, the temple servants, and all Israel lived in their cities. Then the seventh month came, and the sons of Israel were in their cities.
8:1	And all the people gathered as one man at the square which was in front of the Water Gate, and they asked Ezra the scribe to bring the book of the law of Moses which the Lord had given to Israel.	And all the people gathered as one man at the square which was in front of the Water Gate, and they said to Ezra the scribe to bring the book of the law of Moses which Yahweh had commanded to Israel.
8:2	Then Ezra the priest brought the law before the assembly of men, women and all who could listen with understanding, on the first day of the seventh month.	Then Ezra the priest brought the law before the assembly of men, women, and all who could understand when listening, on the first day of the seventh month.
8:3	He read from it before the square which was in front of the Water Gate from early morning until midday, in the presence of men and women, those who could understand; and all the people were attentive to the book of the law.	And he read from it before the square which was in front of the Water Gate from early morning until midday, in the presence of men and women, those who could understand; and all the ears of the people were attentive to the book of the law.
8:4	Ezra the scribe stood at a wooden podium which they had made for the purpose. And beside him stood Mattithiah, Shema, Anaiah, Uriah, Hilkiah, and Maaseiah on his right hand; and Pedaiah, Mishael, Malchijah, Hashum, Hashbaddanah, Zechariah and Meshullam on his left hand.	Ezra the scribe stood on a wooden podium which they had made for the purpose. And beside him stood Mattithiah, Shema, Anaiah, Uriah, Hilkiah, and Maaseiah on his right hand; and Pedaiah, Mishael, Malchijah, Hashum, Hashbaddanah, Zechariah, and Meshullam on his left hand.
8:5	Ezra opened the book in the sight of all the people for he was standing above all the people; and when he opened it, all the people stood up.	And Ezra opened the book in the sight of all the people for he was above all the people; and when he opened it, all the people stood up.
8:6	Then Ezra blessed the Lord the great God. And all the people answered, Amen, Amen! while lifting up their hands; then they bowed low and worshiped the Lord with their faces to the ground.	Then Ezra blessed Yahweh the great God. And all the people answered, Amen, Amen! while lifting up their hands; then they bowed low and worshiped Yahweh with their faces to the ground.
8:7	Also Jeshua, Bani, Sherebiah, Jamin, Akkub, Shabbethai, Hodiah, Maaseiah, Kelita, Azariah, Jozabad, Hanan, Pelaiah, the Levites, explained the law to the people while the people remained in their place.	Also Jeshua, Bani, Sherebiah, Jamin, Akkub, Shabbethai, Hodiah, Maaseiah, Kelita, Azariah, Jozabad, Hanan, Pelaiah, the Levites, were providing understanding of the law to the people while the people stood in their place.
8:8	They read from the book, from the law of God, translating to give the sense so that they understood the reading.	They read from the book, from the law of God, explaining and giving insight, and they provided understanding of the reading.
8:9	Then Nehemiah, who was the governor, and Ezra the priest and scribe, and the Levites who taught the people said to all the people, This day is holy to the Lord your God; do not mourn or weep. For all the people were weeping when they heard the words of the law.	Then Nehemiah, who was the governor, and Ezra the priest and scribe, and the Levites, who provided the people with understanding, said to all the people, This day is holy to Yahweh your God; do not mourn or weep. For all the people were weeping when they heard the words of the law.
8:10	Then he said to them, Go, eat of the fat, drink of the sweet, and send portions to him who has nothing prepared; for this day is holy to our Lord. Do not be grieved, for the joy of the Lord is your strength.	Then he said to them, Go, eat of the fat, drink of the sweet, and send portions to him who has nothing prepared; for this day is holy to our Lord. Do not be grieved, for the joy of Yahweh is your strength.
8:11	So the Levites calmed all the people, saying, Be still, for the day is holy; do not be grieved.	So the Levites quieted all the people, saying, Be still, for the day is holy; do not be grieved.
8:12	All the people went away to eat, to drink, to send portions and to celebrate a great festival, because they understood the words which had been made known to them.	Then all the people went away to eat, to drink, to send portions, and to celebrate with great gladness, because they understood the words which had been made known to them.
8:14	They found written in the law how the Lord had commanded through Moses that the sons of Israel should live in booths during the feast of the seventh month.	They found written in the law how Yahweh had commanded by the hand of Moses that the sons of Israel should live in booths during the feast of the seventh month,
8:15	So they proclaimed and circulated a proclamation in all their cities and in Jerusalem, saying, Go out to the hills, and bring olive branches and wild olive branches, myrtle branches, palm branches and branches of other leafy trees, to make booths, as it is written.	and that they should make the report heard and make a proclamation of it pass throughout all their cities and in Jerusalem, saying, Go out to the hills, and bring olive branches and wild olive branches, myrtle branches, palm branches, and branches of other leafy trees, to make booths, as it is written.
8:17	The entire assembly of those who had returned from the captivity made booths and lived in them. The sons of Israel had indeed not done so from the days of Joshua the son of Nun to that day. And there was great rejoicing.	The entire assembly of those who had returned from the captivity made booths and lived in the booths. The sons of Israel had indeed not done so from the days of Joshua the son of Nun to that day. And there was exceedingly great gladness.
8:18	He read from the book of the law of God daily, from the first day to the last day. And they celebrated the feast seven days, and on the eighth day there was a solemn assembly according to the ordinance.	And he read from the book of the law of God daily, from the first day to the last day. And they celebrated the feast seven days, and on the eighth day there was a solemn assembly according to the legal judgment.
9:1	Now on the twenty fourth day of this month the sons of Israel assembled with fasting, in sackcloth and with dirt upon them.	Now on the twenty fourth day of this month the sons of Israel gathered with fasting, in sackcloth and with dirt upon them.
9:2	The descendants of Israel separated themselves from all foreigners, and stood and confessed their sins and the iniquities of their fathers.	The seed of Israel separated themselves from all foreigners, and stood and confessed their sins and the iniquities of their fathers.
9:3	While they stood in their place, they read from the book of the law of the Lord their God for a fourth of the day; and for another fourth they confessed and worshiped the Lord their God.	And they rose up in their place and read from the book of the law of Yahweh their God for a fourth of the day; and for another fourth they were confessing and worshiping Yahweh their God.
9:4	Now on the Levites platform stood Jeshua, Bani, Kadmiel, Shebaniah, Bunni, Sherebiah, Bani and Chenani, and they cried with a loud voice to the Lord their God.	Then Jeshua rose up on the Levites platform, along with Bani, Kadmiel, Shebaniah, Bunni, Sherebiah, Bani, and Chenani, and they cried out with a loud voice to Yahweh their God.
9:5	Then the Levites, Jeshua, Kadmiel, Bani, Hashabneiah, Sherebiah, Hodiah, Shebaniah and Pethahiah, said, Arise, bless the Lord your God forever and ever! O may Your glorious name be blessed And exalted above all blessing and praise!	And the Levites, Jeshua, Kadmiel, Bani, Hashabneiah, Sherebiah, Hodiah, Shebaniah, and Pethahiah, said, Rise up, bless Yahweh your God from everlasting to everlasting! O may Your glorious name be blessed And exalted above all blessing and praise!
9:6	You alone are the Lord. You have made the heavens, The heaven of heavens with all their host, The earth and all that is on it, The seas and all that is in them. You give life to all of them And the heavenly host bows down before You.	You alone are Yahweh. You have made the heavens, The heaven of heavens with all their host, The earth and all that is on it, The seas and all that is in them. You give life to all of them And the heavenly host bows down to You.
9:7	You are the Lord God, Who chose Abram And brought him out from Ur of the Chaldees, And gave him the name Abraham.	You are Yahweh God, Who chose Abram And brought him out from Ur of the Chaldees, And gave him the name Abraham.
9:8	You found his heart faithful before You, And made a covenant with him To give him the land of the Canaanite, Of the Hittite and the Amorite, Of the Perizzite, the Jebusite and the Girgashite— To give it to his descendants. And You have fulfilled Your promise, For You are righteous.	You found his heart faithful before You, And cut a covenant with him To give him the land of the Canaanite, Of the Hittite and the Amorite, Of the Perizzite, the Jebusite, and the Girgashite— To give it to his seed. And You have established Your promise, For You are righteous.
9:9	You saw the affliction of our fathers in Egypt, And heard their cry by the Red Sea.	¶You saw the affliction of our fathers in Egypt, And heard their cry by the Red Sea.
9:10	Then You performed signs and wonders against Pharaoh, Against all his servants and all the people of his land; For You knew that they acted arrogantly toward them, And made a name for Yourself as it is this day.	Then You performed signs and wonders against Pharaoh, Against all his servants and all the people of his land; For You knew that they acted presumptuously toward them, And made a name for Yourself as it is this day.
9:11	You divided the sea before them, So they passed through the midst of the sea on dry ground; And their pursuers You hurled into the depths, Like a stone into raging waters.	You split the sea before them, So they passed through the midst of the sea on dry land; And their pursuers You cast into the depths, Like a stone into mighty waters.
9:13	Then You came down on Mount Sinai, And spoke with them from heaven; You gave them just ordinances and true laws, Good statutes and commandments.	Then You came down on Mount Sinai, And spoke with them from heaven; You gave them upright judgments and true laws, Good statutes and commandments.
9:14	So You made known to them Your holy sabbath, And laid down for them commandments, statutes and law, Through Your servant Moses.	So You made known to them Your holy sabbath, And commanded to them commandments, statutes and law, By the hand of Your servant Moses.
9:15	You provided bread from heaven for them for their hunger, You brought forth water from a rock for them for their thirst, And You told them to enter in order to possess The land which You swore to give them.	You gave bread from heaven for them for their hunger, You brought forth water from a rock for them for their thirst, And You said to them to enter in order to possess The land which You swore to give them.
9:16	But they, our fathers, acted arrogantly; They became stubborn and would not listen to Your commandments.	¶But they, our fathers, acted presumptuously; They became stiff necked and would not listen to Your commandments.
9:17	They refused to listen, And did not remember Your wondrous deeds which You had performed among them; So they became stubborn and appointed a leader to return to their slavery in Egypt. But You are a God of forgiveness, Gracious and compassionate, Slow to anger and abounding in lovingkindness; And You did not forsake them.	They refused to listen, And did not remember Your wondrous deeds which You did among them; So they became stiff necked and gave themselves a chief to return to their slavery in Egypt. But You are a God of lavish forgiveness, Gracious and compassionate, Slow to anger and abounding in lovingkindness; And You did not forsake them.
9:18	Even when they made for themselves A calf of molten metal And said, This is your God Who brought you up from Egypt, And committed great blasphemies,	Even when they made for themselves A molten calf And said, This is your God Who brought you up from Egypt, And committed great blasphemies,
9:19	You, in Your great compassion, Did not forsake them in the wilderness; The pillar of cloud did not leave them by day, To guide them on their way, Nor the pillar of fire by night, to light for them the way in which they were to go.	But You, in Your abundant compassion, Did not forsake them in the wilderness; The pillar of cloud did not depart from them by day, To lead them on their way, Nor the pillar of fire by night, To light for them the way in which they were to go.
9:20	You gave Your good Spirit to instruct them, Your manna You did not withhold from their mouth, And You gave them water for their thirst.	You gave Your good Spirit to give them insight, Your manna You did not withhold from their mouth, And You gave them water for their thirst.
9:21	Indeed, forty years You provided for them in the wilderness and they were not in want; Their clothes did not wear out, nor did their feet swell.	Indeed, forty years You sustained them in the wilderness, and they did not lack; Their clothes did not wear out, nor did their feet swell.
9:22	You also gave them kingdoms and peoples, And allotted them to them as a boundary. They took possession of the land of Sihon the king of Heshbon And the land of Og the king of Bashan.	You also gave them kingdoms and peoples, And apportioned them to them as a boundary. They took possession of the land of Sihon the king of Heshbon And the land of Og the king of Bashan.
9:23	You made their sons numerous as the stars of heaven, And You brought them into the land Which You had told their fathers to enter and possess.	You made their sons numerous as the stars of heaven, And You brought them into the land Which You had said for their fathers to enter and possess.
9:24	So their sons entered and possessed the land. And You subdued before them the inhabitants of the land, the Canaanites, And You gave them into their hand, with their kings and the peoples of the land, To do with them as they desired.	So their sons entered and possessed the land. And You subdued before them the inhabitants of the land, the Canaanites, And You gave them into their hand, with their kings and the peoples of the land, To do with them according to their desire.
9:25	They captured fortified cities and a fertile land. They took possession of houses full of every good thing, Hewn cisterns, vineyards, olive groves, Fruit trees in abundance. So they ate, were filled and grew fat, And reveled in Your great goodness.	They captured fortified cities and a rich land. They took possession of houses full of every good thing, Hewn cisterns, vineyards, olive groves, Trees for food in abundance. So they ate, were filled, and grew fat, And reveled in Your great goodness.
9:26	But they became disobedient and rebelled against You, And cast Your law behind their backs And killed Your prophets who had admonished them So that they might return to You, And they committed great blasphemies.	¶But they became disobedient and rebelled against You, And cast Your law behind their backs And killed Your prophets who had testified to them So that they might return to You, And they committed great blasphemies.
9:27	Therefore You delivered them into the hand of their oppressors who oppressed them, But when they cried to You in the time of their distress, You heard from heaven, and according to Your great compassion You gave them deliverers who delivered them from the hand of their oppressors.	Therefore You gave them into the hand of the ones who distressed them, and they afflicted them with distress, But at the time of their distress they cried to You, And You listened from heaven, and according to Your abundant compassion You gave them saviors and they saved them from the hand of the ones that distressed them.
9:28	But as soon as they had rest, they did evil again before You; Therefore You abandoned them to the hand of their enemies, so that they ruled over them. When they cried again to You, You heard from heaven, And many times You rescued them according to Your compassion,	But as soon as they had rest, they returned to do evil before You; Therefore You forsook them in the hand of their enemies, so they had dominion over them. Then they returned and cried to You. And You listened from heaven, And many times You delivered them according to Your compassion,
9:29	And admonished them in order to turn them back to Your law. Yet they acted arrogantly and did not listen to Your commandments but sinned against Your ordinances, By which if a man observes them he shall live. And they turned a stubborn shoulder and stiffened their neck, and would not listen.	And testified to them in order to turn them back to Your law. Yet they acted presumptuously and did not listen to Your commandments but sinned against Your judgments, By which if a man does them, he shall live. And they gave a stubborn shoulder and stiffened their neck, and would not listen.
9:30	However, You bore with them for many years, And admonished them by Your Spirit through Your prophets, Yet they would not give ear. Therefore You gave them into the hand of the peoples of the lands.	However, You bore with them for many years, And testified to them by Your Spirit by the hand of Your prophets, Yet they would not give ear. So You gave them into the hand of the peoples of the lands.
9:31	Nevertheless, in Your great compassion You did not make an end of them or forsake them, For You are a gracious and compassionate God.	Nevertheless, in Your abundant compassion You did not make a complete destruction of them or forsake them, For You are a gracious and compassionate God.
9:32	Now therefore, our God, the great, the mighty, and the awesome God, who keeps covenant and lovingkindness, Do not let all the hardship seem insignificant before You, Which has come upon us, our kings, our princes, our priests, our prophets, our fathers and on all Your people, From the days of the kings of Assyria to this day.	¶So now, our God, the great, the mighty, and the awesome God, who keeps covenant and lovingkindness, Do not let all the hardship seem insignificant before You, Which has found us, our kings, our princes, our priests, our prophets, our fathers, and all Your people, From the days of the kings of Assyria to this day.
9:33	However, You are just in all that has come upon us; For You have dealt faithfully, but we have acted wickedly.	However, You are righteous in all that has come upon us; For You have dealt in truth, but we have acted wickedly.
9:34	For our kings, our leaders, our priests and our fathers have not kept Your law Or paid attention to Your commandments and Your admonitions with which You have admonished them.	Now our kings, our princes, our priests, and our fathers did not do Your law Or pay attention to Your commandments and Your testimonies with which You testified against them.
9:35	But they, in their own kingdom, With Your great goodness which You gave them, With the broad and rich land which You set before them, Did not serve You or turn from their evil deeds.	But they, in their own kingdom, With Your abundant goodness which You gave them, With the broad and rich land which You set before them, Did not serve You or turn from their evil deeds.
9:36	Behold, we are slaves today, And as to the land which You gave to our fathers to eat of its fruit and its bounty, Behold, we are slaves in it.	Behold, we are slaves today, And as to the land which You gave to our fathers to eat of its fruit and its goodness, Behold, we are slaves in it.
9:37	Its abundant produce is for the kings Whom You have set over us because of our sins; They also rule over our bodies And over our cattle as they please, So we are in great distress.	Its abundant produce is for the kings Whom You have put over us because of our sins; They also rule over our bodies And over our cattle according to their desire, So we are in great distress.
9:38	Now because of all this We are making an agreement in writing; And on the sealed document are the names of our leaders, our Levites and our priests.	¶Now because of all this We are cutting an agreement in writing; And on the sealed document are the names of our princes, our Levites, and our priests.
10:1	Now on the sealed document were the names of: Nehemiah the governor, the son of Hacaliah, and Zedekiah,	Now on the sealed document were the following names: Nehemiah the governor, the son of Hacaliah, and Zedekiah,
10:14	The leaders of the people: Parosh, Pahath moab, Elam, Zattu, Bani,	The heads of the people: Parosh, Pahath moab, Elam, Zattu, Bani,
10:28	Now the rest of the people, the priests, the Levites, the gatekeepers, the singers, the temple servants and all those who had separated themselves from the peoples of the lands to the law of God, their wives, their sons and their daughters, all those who had knowledge and understanding,	Now the rest of the people—the priests, the Levites, the gatekeepers, the singers, the temple servants, and all those who had separated themselves from the peoples of the lands to the law of God, their wives, their sons and their daughters—all those who had knowledge and understanding,
10:29	are joining with their kinsmen, their nobles, and are taking on themselves a curse and an oath to walk in Gods law, which was given through Moses, Gods servant, and to keep and to observe all the commandments of God our Lord, and His ordinances and His statutes;	are joining with their relatives, their nobles, and are entering into a curse and an oath to walk in Gods law, which was given by the hand of Moses, Gods servant, and to keep and to do all the commandments of Yahweh our Lord and His judgments and His statutes;
10:31	As for the peoples of the land who bring wares or any grain on the sabbath day to sell, we will not buy from them on the sabbath or a holy day; and we will forego the crops the seventh year and the exaction of every debt.	As for the peoples of the land who bring wares or any grain on the sabbath day to sell, we will not receive from them on the sabbath or a holy day; and we will forego the crops the seventh year and the exaction of every debt.
10:32	We also placed ourselves under obligation to contribute yearly one third of a shekel for the service of the house of our God:	We also set ourselves under the commandments to give yearly one third of a shekel for the service of the house of our God:
10:34	Likewise we cast lots for the supply of wood among the priests, the Levites and the people so that they might bring it to the house of our God, according to our fathers households, at fixed times annually, to burn on the altar of the Lord our God, as it is written in the law;	Likewise we cast lots for the supply of wood among the priests, the Levites, and the people, in order to bring it to the house of our God, according to our fathers households, at fixed times annually, to burn on the altar of Yahweh our God, as it is written in the law;
10:35	and that they might bring the first fruits of our ground and the first fruits of all the fruit of every tree to the house of the Lord annually,	and to bring the first fruits of our ground and the first fruits of all the fruit of every tree to the house of Yahweh annually,
10:36	and bring to the house of our God the firstborn of our sons and of our cattle, and the firstborn of our herds and our flocks as it is written in the law, for the priests who are ministering in the house of our God.	and to bring to the house of our God the firstborn of our sons and of our cattle, and the firstborn of our herds and our flocks as it is written in the law, for the priests who are ministering in the house of our God.
10:37	We will also bring the first of our dough, our contributions, the fruit of every tree, the new wine and the oil to the priests at the chambers of the house of our God, and the tithe of our ground to the Levites, for the Levites are they who receive the tithes in all the rural towns.	We will also bring the first of our dough, our contributions, the fruit of every tree, the new wine and the oil to the priests at the chambers of the house of our God, and the tithe of our ground to the Levites, for the Levites are they who receive the tithes in all the towns where we serve.
10:38	The priest, the son of Aaron, shall be with the Levites when the Levites receive tithes, and the Levites shall bring up the tenth of the tithes to the house of our God, to the chambers of the storehouse.	And the priest, the son of Aaron, shall be with the Levites when the Levites receive tithes, and the Levites shall bring up the tenth of the tithes to the house of our God, to the chambers of the storehouse.
10:39	For the sons of Israel and the sons of Levi shall bring the contribution of the grain, the new wine and the oil to the chambers; there are the utensils of the sanctuary, the priests who are ministering, the gatekeepers and the singers. Thus we will not neglect the house of our God.	For the sons of Israel and the sons of Levi shall bring the contribution of the grain, the new wine and the oil to the chambers; the utensils of the sanctuary are there, as well as the priests who are ministering and the gatekeepers and the singers. Thus we will not forsake the house of our God.
11:1	Now the leaders of the people lived in Jerusalem, but the rest of the people cast lots to bring one out of ten to live in Jerusalem, the holy city, while nine tenths remained in the other cities.	And the officials of the people lived in Jerusalem, but the rest of the people cast lots to bring one out of ten to live in Jerusalem, the holy city, while nine tenths remained in the other cities.
11:2	And the people blessed all the men who volunteered to live in Jerusalem.	And the people blessed all the men who freely offered to live in Jerusalem.
11:3	Now these are the heads of the provinces who lived in Jerusalem, but in the cities of Judah each lived on his own property in their cities—the Israelites, the priests, the Levites, the temple servants and the descendants of Solomons servants.	Now these are the heads of the provinces who lived in Jerusalem, but in the cities of Judah each lived in his own possession in their cities—the Israelites, the priests, the Levites, the temple servants, and the sons of Solomons servants.
11:4	Some of the sons of Judah and some of the sons of Benjamin lived in Jerusalem. From the sons of Judah: Athaiah the son of Uzziah, the son of Zechariah, the son of Amariah, the son of Shephatiah, the son of Mahalalel, of the sons of Perez;	And some of the sons of Judah and some of the sons of Benjamin lived in Jerusalem. From the sons of Judah: Athaiah the son of Uzziah, the son of Zechariah, the son of Amariah, the son of Shephatiah, the son of Mahalalel, from the sons of Perez;
11:6	All the sons of Perez who lived in Jerusalem were 468 able men.	All the sons of Perez who lived in Jerusalem were 468 valiant men.
11:12	and their kinsmen who performed the work of the temple, 822; and Adaiah the son of Jeroham, the son of Pelaliah, the son of Amzi, the son of Zechariah, the son of Pashhur, the son of Malchijah,	and their relatives who did the work of the house, 822; and Adaiah the son of Jeroham, the son of Pelaliah, the son of Amzi, the son of Zechariah, the son of Pashhur, the son of Malchijah,
11:13	and his kinsmen, heads of fathers households, 242; and Amashsai the son of Azarel, the son of Ahzai, the son of Meshillemoth, the son of Immer,	and his relatives, heads of fathers households, 242; and Amashsai the son of Azarel, the son of Ahzai, the son of Meshillemoth, the son of Immer,
11:14	and their brothers, valiant warriors, 128. And their overseer was Zabdiel, the son of Haggedolim.	and their relatives, mighty men of valor, 128. And their overseer was Zabdiel, the son of Haggedolim.
11:16	and Shabbethai and Jozabad, from the leaders of the Levites, who were in charge of the outside work of the house of God;	and Shabbethai and Jozabad, from the chiefs of the Levites, who were over the outside work of the house of God;
11:17	and Mattaniah the son of Mica, the son of Zabdi, the son of Asaph, who was the leader in beginning the thanksgiving at prayer, and Bakbukiah, the second among his brethren; and Abda the son of Shammua, the son of Galal, the son of Jeduthun.	and Mattaniah the son of Mica, the son of Zabdi, the son of Asaph, who was the chief in beginning the thanksgiving in prayer, and Bakbukiah, the second among his relatives; and Abda the son of Shammua, the son of Galal, the son of Jeduthun.
11:19	Also the gatekeepers, Akkub, Talmon and their brethren who kept watch at the gates, were 172.	Now the gatekeepers, Akkub, Talmon, and their relatives who kept watch at the gates, were 172.
11:21	But the temple servants were living in Ophel, and Ziha and Gishpa were in charge of the temple servants.	But the temple servants were living in Ophel, and Ziha and Gishpa were over the temple servants.
11:22	Now the overseer of the Levites in Jerusalem was Uzzi the son of Bani, the son of Hashabiah, the son of Mattaniah, the son of Mica, from the sons of Asaph, who were the singers for the service of the house of God.	Now the overseer of the Levites in Jerusalem was Uzzi the son of Bani, the son of Hashabiah, the son of Mattaniah, the son of Mica, from the sons of Asaph, who were the singers over the work of the house of God.
12:7	Sallu, Amok, Hilkiah and Jedaiah. These were the heads of the priests and their kinsmen in the days of Jeshua.	Sallu, Amok, Hilkiah, and Jedaiah. These were the heads of the priests and their relatives in the days of Jeshua.
12:8	The Levites were Jeshua, Binnui, Kadmiel, Sherebiah, Judah, and Mattaniah who was in charge of the songs of thanksgiving, he and his brothers.	The Levites were Jeshua, Binnui, Kadmiel, Sherebiah, Judah, and Mattaniah who was over of the songs of thanksgiving, he and his brothers.
12:9	Also Bakbukiah and Unni, their brothers, stood opposite them in their service divisions.	Also Bakbukiah and Unni, their brothers, stood opposite them in keeping their responsibilities.
12:22	As for the Levites, the heads of fathers households were registered in the days of Eliashib, Joiada, and Johanan and Jaddua; so were the priests in the reign of Darius the Persian.	As for the Levites, in the days of Eliashib, Joiada, and Johanan and Jaddua, the heads of fathers households were written down; the priests were also in the reign of Darius the Persian.
12:23	The sons of Levi, the heads of fathers households, were registered in the Book of the Chronicles up to the days of Johanan the son of Eliashib.	The sons of Levi, the heads of fathers households, were written down in the Book of the Chronicles up to the days of Johanan the son of Eliashib.
12:24	The heads of the Levites were Hashabiah, Sherebiah and Jeshua the son of Kadmiel, with their brothers opposite them, to praise and give thanks, as prescribed by David the man of God, division corresponding to division.	The heads of the Levites were Hashabiah, Sherebiah, and Jeshua the son of Kadmiel, with their brothers opposite them, to praise and give thanks, by the commandment of David the man of God, watch by watch.
12:25	Mattaniah, Bakbukiah, Obadiah, Meshullam, Talmon and Akkub were gatekeepers keeping watch at the storehouses of the gates.	Mattaniah, Bakbukiah, Obadiah, Meshullam, Talmon, and Akkub were gatekeepers keeping watch at the storerooms of the gates.
12:28	So the sons of the singers were assembled from the district around Jerusalem, and from the villages of the Netophathites,	So the sons of the singers were gathered from the district around Jerusalem and from the villages of the Netophathites,
12:30	The priests and the Levites purified themselves; they also purified the people, the gates and the wall.	The priests and the Levites cleansed themselves; they also cleansed the people, the gates, and the wall.
12:31	Then I had the leaders of Judah come up on top of the wall, and I appointed two great choirs, the first proceeding to the right on top of the wall toward the Refuse Gate.	Then I had the leaders of Judah come up on top of the wall, and I had two great choirs of thanksgiving stand, the first proceeding to the right on top of the wall toward the Dung Gate.
12:36	and his kinsmen, Shemaiah, Azarel, Milalai, Gilalai, Maai, Nethanel, Judah and Hanani, with the musical instruments of David the man of God. And Ezra the scribe went before them.	and his relatives, Shemaiah, Azarel, Milalai, Gilalai, Maai, Nethanel, Judah, and Hanani, with the musical instruments of David the man of God. And Ezra the scribe went before them.
12:37	At the Fountain Gate they went directly up the steps of the city of David by the stairway of the wall above the house of David to the Water Gate on the east.	At the Spring Gate they went directly up the steps of the city of David by the stairway of the wall above the house of David to the Water Gate on the east.
12:39	and above the Gate of Ephraim, by the Old Gate, by the Fish Gate, the Tower of Hananel and the Tower of the Hundred, as far as the Sheep Gate; and they stopped at the Gate of the Guard.	and above the Gate of Ephraim, by the Old Gate, by the Fish Gate, the Tower of Hananel, and the Tower of the Hundred, as far as the Sheep Gate; and they stood at the Gate of the Guard.
12:41	and the priests, Eliakim, Maaseiah, Miniamin, Micaiah, Elioenai, Zechariah and Hananiah, with the trumpets;	and the priests: Eliakim, Maaseiah, Miniamin, Micaiah, Elioenai, Zechariah and Hananiah, with the trumpets;
12:42	and Maaseiah, Shemaiah, Eleazar, Uzzi, Jehohanan, Malchijah, Elam and Ezer. And the singers sang, with Jezrahiah their leader,	and Maaseiah, Shemaiah, Eleazar, Uzzi, Jehohanan, Malchijah, Elam, and Ezer. And the singers made their voices heard, with Jezrahiah their overseer,
12:43	and on that day they offered great sacrifices and rejoiced because God had given them great joy, even the women and children rejoiced, so that the joy of Jerusalem was heard from afar.	and on that day they offered great sacrifices and were glad because God had given them great gladness, even the women and children were glad, so that the gladness of Jerusalem was heard from afar.
12:44	On that day men were also appointed over the chambers for the stores, the contributions, the first fruits and the tithes, to gather into them from the fields of the cities the portions required by the law for the priests and Levites; for Judah rejoiced over the priests and Levites who served.	On that day men were also appointed over the chambers for the stores, the contributions, the first fruits, and the tithes, to gather into them from the fields of the cities the portions required by the law for the priests and Levites; for Judah was glad over the priests and Levites who stood to minister.
12:45	For they performed the worship of their God and the service of purification, together with the singers and the gatekeepers in accordance with the command of David and of his son Solomon.	And they kept their responsibility given by their God and the responsibility of cleansing, together with the singers and the gatekeepers, according to the commandment of David and his son Solomon.
12:46	For in the days of David and Asaph, in ancient times, there were leaders of the singers, songs of praise and hymns of thanksgiving to God.	For in the days of David and Asaph, in ancient times, there were chiefs of the singers, songs of praise and hymns of thanksgiving to God.
12:47	So all Israel in the days of Zerubbabel and Nehemiah gave the portions due the singers and the gatekeepers as each day required, and set apart the consecrated portion for the Levites, and the Levites set apart the consecrated portion for the sons of Aaron.	So all Israel in the days of Zerubbabel and Nehemiah were giving the portions due the singers and the gatekeepers as each day required, and set apart the holy portion for the Levites, and the Levites set apart the holy portion for the sons of Aaron.
13:1	On that day they read aloud from the book of Moses in the hearing of the people; and there was found written in it that no Ammonite or Moabite should ever enter the assembly of God,	On that day they read from the book of Moses in the hearing of the people; and there was found written in it that no Ammonite or Moabite should ever enter the assembly of God,
13:3	So when they heard the law, they excluded all foreigners from Israel.	So when they heard the law, they separated all foreigners from Israel.
13:4	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 put in charge over the chambers of the house of our God, being related to Tobiah,
13:5	had prepared a large room for him, where formerly they put the grain offerings, the frankincense, the utensils and the tithes of grain, wine and oil prescribed for the Levites, the singers and the gatekeepers, and the contributions for the priests.	had prepared a large room for him, where formerly they put the grain offerings, the frankincense, the utensils, and the tithes of grain, also new wine and oil commanded for the Levites, the singers, and the gatekeepers, as well as the contributions for the priests.
13:7	and I came to Jerusalem and learned about the evil that Eliashib had done for Tobiah, by preparing a room for him in the courts of the house of God.	and I came to Jerusalem and discerned the evil that Eliashib had done for Tobiah, by preparing a chamber for him in the courts of the house of God.
13:8	It was very displeasing to me, so I threw all of Tobiahs household goods out of the room.	It was very evil to me, so I threw all of Tobiahs household goods out of the chamber.
13:9	Then I gave an order and they cleansed the rooms; and I returned there the utensils of the house of God with the grain offerings and the frankincense.	Then I said the word, and they cleansed the chambers; and I returned there the utensils of the house of God with the grain offerings and the frankincense.
13:10	I also discovered that the portions of the Levites had not been given them, so that the Levites and the singers who performed the service had gone away, each to his own field.	I also came to know that the portions of the Levites had not been given them, so the Levites and the singers who did the work had fled, each to his own field.
13:11	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 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.
13:12	All Judah then brought the tithe of the grain, wine and oil into the storehouses.	All Judah then brought the tithe of the grain, new wine, and oil into the storehouses.
13:13	In charge of the storehouses I appointed Shelemiah the priest, Zadok the scribe, and Pedaiah of the Levites, and in addition to them was Hanan the son of Zaccur, the son of Mattaniah; for they were considered reliable, and it was their task to distribute to their kinsmen.	In charge of the storehouses I appointed Shelemiah the priest, Zadok the scribe, and Pedaiah of the Levites, and in addition to them was Hanan the son of Zaccur, the son of Mattaniah; for they were counted as faithful, and it was their task to apportion everything to their relatives.
13:14	Remember me for this, O my God, and do not blot out my loyal deeds which I have performed for the house of my God and its services.	Remember me for this, O my God, and do not blot out my lovingkindnesses which I have shown for the house of my God and its responsibilities.
13:15	In those days I saw in Judah some who were treading wine presses on the sabbath, and bringing in sacks of grain and loading them on donkeys, as well as wine, grapes, figs and all kinds of loads, and they brought them into Jerusalem on the sabbath day. So I admonished them on the day they sold food.	In those days I saw in Judah some who were treading wine presses on the sabbath, and bringing in sacks of grain and loading them on donkeys, as well as wine, grapes, figs and all kinds of loads, and they brought them into Jerusalem on the sabbath day. So I testified against them on the day they sold food.
13:16	Also men of Tyre were living there who imported fish and all kinds of merchandise, and sold them to the sons of Judah on the sabbath, even in Jerusalem.	Also men of Tyre were living there who brought in fish and all kinds of merchandise, and sold them to the sons of Judah on the sabbath, even in Jerusalem.
13:17	Then I reprimanded the nobles of Judah and said to them, What is this evil thing you are doing, by profaning the sabbath day?	Then I contended with the nobles of Judah and said to them, What is this evil thing you are doing, even profaning the sabbath day?
13:18	Did not your fathers do the same, so that our God brought on us and on this city all this trouble? Yet you are adding to the wrath on Israel by profaning the sabbath.	Did not your fathers do the same, so our God brought on us and on this city all this calamity? Yet you are adding to His anger on Israel by profaning the sabbath.
13:19	It came about that just as it grew dark at the gates of Jerusalem before the sabbath, I commanded that the doors should be shut and that they should not open them until after the sabbath. Then I stationed some of my servants at the gates so that no load would enter on the sabbath day.	Now it happened that just as it grew dark at the gates of Jerusalem before the sabbath, I said the word, and the doors were shut. Then I said that they should not open them until after the sabbath. Then I had some of my young men stand at the gates so that no load would enter on the sabbath day.
13:21	Then I warned them and said to them, Why do you spend the night in front of the wall? If you do so again, I will use force against you. From that time on they did not come on the sabbath.	Then I warned them and said to them, Why do you spend the night in front of the wall? If you do so again, I will send forth my hand against you. From that time on they did not come on the sabbath.
13:22	And I commanded the Levites that they should purify themselves and come as gatekeepers to sanctify the sabbath day. For this also remember me, O my God, and have compassion on me according to the greatness of Your lovingkindness.	And I said to the Levites that they should cleanse themselves and come as gatekeepers to keep the sabbath day holy. For this also remember me, O my God, and have compassion on me according to the greatness of Your lovingkindness.
13:23	In those days I also saw that the Jews had married women from Ashdod, Ammon and Moab.	In those days I also saw that the Jews had married women from Ashdod, Ammon, and Moab.
13:24	As for their children, half spoke in the language of Ashdod, and none of them was able to speak the language of Judah, but the language of his own people.	As for their children, half spoke in the language of Ashdod, and none of them was able to speak the language of Judah, but only the tongue of his own people.
13:25	So I contended with them and cursed them and struck some of them and pulled out their hair, and made them swear by God, You shall not give your daughters to their sons, nor take of their daughters for your sons or for yourselves.	So I contended with them and cursed them and struck some of them and pulled out their hair and made them swear by God, You shall not give your daughters to their sons, nor take up their daughters for your sons or for yourselves.
13:26	Did not Solomon king of Israel sin regarding these things? Yet among the many nations there was no king like him, and he was loved by his God, and God made him king over all Israel; nevertheless the foreign women caused even him to sin.	Did not Solomon king of Israel sin regarding these things? Yet among the many nations there was no king like him, and he was loved by his God, and God gave him to be king over all Israel; nevertheless the foreign women caused even him to sin.
13:27	Do we then hear about you that you have committed all this great evil by acting unfaithfully against our God by marrying foreign women?	Do we then hear about you that you have done all this great evil by acting unfaithfully against our God by marrying foreign women?
13:28	Even one of the sons of Joiada, the son of Eliashib the high priest, was a son in law of Sanballat the Horonite, so I drove him away from me.	And even one of the sons of Joiada, the son of Eliashib the high priest, was a son in law of Sanballat the Horonite, so I made him flee away from me.
13:30	Thus I purified them from everything foreign and appointed duties for the priests and the Levites, each in his task,	Thus I cleansed them from everything foreign and ensured that the responsibilities stood for the priests and the Levites, each in his work,
13:31	and I arranged for the supply of wood at appointed times and for the first fruits. Remember me, O my God, for good.	and I arranged for the supply of wood at fixed times and for the first fruits. Remember me, O my God, for good.