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And I gathered them together, and set them in their place.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/nehemiah/13.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/nehemiah/13.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/nehemiah/13.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />So I reprimanded the officials and said, &#8220Why is the house of God forsaken?&#8221 Then I gathered them together and restored them to their posts.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/nehemiah/13.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/nehemiah/13.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/nehemiah/13.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/nehemiah/13.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/nehemiah/13.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Therefore, I rebuked the officials, saying, &#8220Why has the house of God been neglected?&#8221 I gathered the Levites and singers together and stationed them at their posts.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/nehemiah/13.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/nehemiah/13.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />I called the leaders together and angrily asked them, "Why is the temple neglected?" Then I told them to start doing their jobs. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/nehemiah/13.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/nehemiah/13.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />I reprimanded the leaders. "Why is God's temple being neglected?" I asked. So I brought the Levites back together and put them back in their places of service.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/nehemiah/13.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />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. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/nehemiah/13.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />So I confronted the officials and asked, "Why is the Temple of God neglected?" Then I gathered them together and put them back in their places. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/nehemiah/13.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />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,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/nehemiah/13.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />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. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/nehemiah/13.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />Then I contended with the rulers, and said, "Why is God's house forsaken?" I gathered them together, and set them in their place.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/nehemiah/13.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/nehemiah/13.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Then I contended with the rulers, and said, “Why is God’s house forsaken?” I gathered them together, and set them in their place. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/nehemiah/13.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />And I strive with the prefects, and say, “Why has the house of God been forsaken?” And I gather them, and set them on their station;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/nehemiah/13.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> 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;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/nehemiah/13.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And I shall contend with the prefects, and say, Wherefore was the house of God forsaken? And I shall gather them together, and cause them to stand upon their standing.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/nehemiah/13.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />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. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/nehemiah/13.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />And I brought the case before the magistrates, and I said, “Why have we forsaken the house of God?” And I gathered them together, and I caused them to stand at their stations.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/nehemiah/13.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />I reprimanded the magistrates, demanding, “Why is the house of God neglected?” Then I brought the Levites together and had them resume their stations.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/nehemiah/13.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />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.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/nehemiah/13.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/nehemiah/13.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And I judged with the Leaders and I said to them: “Why is the house of LORD JEHOVAH abandoned?” And I gathered them and I set them at their posts.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/nehemiah/13.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/nehemiah/13.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/nehemiah/13-11.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/ZsQrw7rBvgc?start=3962" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/nehemiah/13.htm">Tithes Restored</a></span><br><span class="reftext">10</span>I also learned that because the portions for the Levites had not been given to them, all the Levites and singers responsible for performing the service had gone back to their own fields. <span class="reftext">11</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/7378.htm" title="7378: wā·’ā·rî·ḇāh (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-1cs:: 3fs) -- Or ruwb; a primitive root; properly, to toss, i.e. Grapple; mostly figuratively, to wrangle, i.e. Hold a controversy; to defend.">So I rebuked</a> <a href="/hebrew/854.htm" title="854: ’eṯ- (Prep) -- With (denoting proximity). Probably from 'anah; properly, nearness, near; hence, generally, with, by, at, among, etc."></a> <a href="/hebrew/5461.htm" title="5461: has·sə·ḡā·nîm (Art:: N-mp) -- A prefect, ruler. From an unused root meaning to superintend; a prefect of a province.">the officials</a> <a href="/hebrew/559.htm" title="559: wā·’ō·mə·rāh (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-1cs:: 3fs) -- To utter, say. A primitive root; to say.">and asked,</a> <a href="/hebrew/4069.htm" title="4069: mad·dū·a‘ (Interrog) -- Why? for what reason?. Or madduaa; from mah and the passive participle of yada'; what known?; i.e. why?.">“Why</a> <a href="/hebrew/1004.htm" title="1004: bêṯ- (N-msc) -- A house. Probably from banah abbreviated; a house.">has the house</a> <a href="/hebrew/430.htm" title="430: hā·’ĕ·lō·hîm (Art:: N-mp) -- Plural of 'elowahh; gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used of the supreme God">of God</a> <a href="/hebrew/5800.htm" title="5800: ne·‘ĕ·zaḇ (V-Nifal-Perf-3ms) -- To loosen, relinquish, permit. A primitive root; to loosen, i.e. Relinquish, permit, etc.">been neglected?”</a> <a href="/hebrew/6908.htm" title="6908: wā·’eq·bə·ṣêm (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-1cs:: 3mp) -- To gather, collect. A primitive root; to grasp, i.e. Collect.">Then I gathered the Levites and singers together</a> <a href="/hebrew/5975.htm" title="5975: wā·’a·‘ă·mi·ḏêm (Conj-w:: V-Hifil-ConsecImperf-1cs:: 3mp) -- To take one's stand, stand. A primitive root; to stand, in various relations.">and stationed them</a> <a href="/hebrew/5921.htm" title="5921: ‘al- (Prep) -- Properly, the same as al used as a preposition; above, over, upon, or against in a great variety of applications.">at</a> <a href="/hebrew/5977.htm" title="5977: ‘ā·mə·ḏām (N-msc:: 3mp) -- A standing place. From amad; a spot.">their posts,</a> </span><span class="reftext">12</span>and all Judah brought a tenth of the grain, new wine, and oil into the storerooms.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/malachi/3-8.htm">Malachi 3:8-10</a></span><br />Will a man rob God? Yet you are robbing Me! But you ask, ‘How do we rob You?’ In tithes and offerings. / You are cursed with a curse, yet you—the whole nation—are still robbing Me. / Bring the full tithe into the storehouse, so that there may be food in My house. Test Me in this,” says the LORD of Hosts. “See if I will not open the windows of heaven and pour out for you blessing without measure.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/31-4.htm">2 Chronicles 31:4-5</a></span><br />Moreover, he commanded the people living in Jerusalem to make a contribution for the priests and Levites so that they could devote themselves to the Law of the LORD. / As soon as the order went out, the Israelites generously provided the firstfruits of the grain, new wine, oil, and honey, and of all the produce of the field, and they brought in an abundance—a tithe of everything.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/nehemiah/10-37.htm">Nehemiah 10:37-39</a></span><br />Moreover, we will bring to the priests at the storerooms of the house of our God the firstfruits of our dough, of our grain offerings, of the fruit of all our trees, and of our new wine and oil. A tenth of our produce belongs to the Levites, so that they shall receive tithes in all the towns where we labor. / A priest of Aaron’s line is to accompany the Levites when they collect the tenth, and the Levites are to bring a tenth of these tithes to the storerooms of the treasury in the house of our God. / For the Israelites and the Levites are to bring the contributions of grain, new wine, and oil to the storerooms where the articles of the sanctuary are kept and where the ministering priests, the gatekeepers, and the singers stay. Thus we will not neglect the house of our God.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/numbers/18-21.htm">Numbers 18:21-24</a></span><br />Behold, I have given to the Levites all the tithes in Israel as an inheritance in return for the work they do, the service of the Tent of Meeting. / No longer may the Israelites come near to the Tent of Meeting, or they will incur guilt and die. / The Levites are to perform the work of the Tent of Meeting, and they must bear their iniquity. This is a permanent statute for the generations to come. The Levites will not receive an inheritance among the Israelites. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_corinthians/9-13.htm">1 Corinthians 9:13-14</a></span><br />Do you not know that those who work in the temple eat of its food, and those who serve at the altar partake of its offerings? / In the same way, the Lord has prescribed that those who preach the gospel should receive their living from the gospel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/deuteronomy/12-19.htm">Deuteronomy 12:19</a></span><br />and be careful not to neglect the Levites as long as you live in your land.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_timothy/5-17.htm">1 Timothy 5:17-18</a></span><br />Elders who lead effectively are worthy of double honor, especially those who work hard at preaching and teaching. / For the Scripture says, “Do not muzzle an ox while it is treading out the grain,” and, “The worker is worthy of his wages.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ezekiel/44-30.htm">Ezekiel 44:30</a></span><br />The best of all the firstfruits and of every contribution from all your offerings will belong to the priests. You are to give your first batch of dough to the priest, so that a blessing may rest upon your homes.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/galatians/6-6.htm">Galatians 6:6</a></span><br />Nevertheless, the one who receives instruction in the word must share in all good things with his instructor.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/leviticus/27-30.htm">Leviticus 27:30-33</a></span><br />Thus any tithe from the land, whether from the seed of the land or the fruit of the trees, belongs to the LORD; it is holy to the LORD. / If a man wishes to redeem part of his tithe, he must add a fifth to its value. / Every tenth animal from the herd or flock that passes under the shepherd’s rod will be holy to the LORD. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/23-23.htm">Matthew 23:23</a></span><br />Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, you hypocrites! You pay tithes of mint, dill, and cumin. But you have disregarded the weightier matters of the law: justice, mercy, and faithfulness. You should have practiced the latter, without neglecting the former.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/24-5.htm">2 Chronicles 24:5-10</a></span><br />So he gathered the priests and Levites and said, “Go out to the cities of Judah and collect the money due annually from all Israel, to repair the house of your God. Do it quickly.” The Levites, however, did not make haste. / So the king called Jehoiada the high priest and said, “Why have you not required the Levites to bring from Judah and Jerusalem the tax imposed by Moses the servant of the LORD and by the assembly of Israel for the Tent of the Testimony?” / For the sons of that wicked woman Athaliah had broken into the house of God and had even used the sacred objects of the house of the LORD for the Baals. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/7-5.htm">Hebrews 7:5</a></span><br />Now the law commands the sons of Levi who become priests to collect a tenth from the people—that is, from their brothers—though they too are descended from Abraham.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_kings/12-4.htm">2 Kings 12:4-5</a></span><br />Then Joash said to the priests, “Collect all the money brought as sacred gifts into the house of the LORD—the census money, the money from vows, and the money brought voluntarily into the house of the LORD. / Let every priest receive it from his constituency, and let it be used to repair any damage found in the temple.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/6-1.htm">Acts 6:1-4</a></span><br />In those days when the disciples were increasing in number, the Grecian Jews among them began to grumble against the Hebraic Jews because their widows were being overlooked in the daily distribution of food. / So the Twelve summoned all the disciples and said, “It is unacceptable for us to neglect the word of God in order to wait on tables. / Therefore, brothers, select from among you seven men confirmed to be full of the Spirit and wisdom. We will assign this responsibility to them ...</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">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.</p><p class="hdg">contend.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/nehemiah/13-17.htm">Nehemiah 13:17,25</a></b></br> Then I contended with the nobles of Judah, and said unto them, What evil thing <i>is</i> this that ye do, and profane the sabbath day? … </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/nehemiah/5-6.htm">Nehemiah 5:6-13</a></b></br> And I was very angry when I heard their cry and these words… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/job/31-34.htm">Job 31:34</a></b></br> Did I fear a great multitude, or did the contempt of families terrify me, that I kept silence, <i>and</i> went not out of the door?</p><p class="hdg">Why is the house.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/nehemiah/10-39.htm">Nehemiah 10:39</a></b></br> For the children of Israel and the children of Levi shall bring the offering of the corn, of the new wine, and the oil, unto the chambers, where <i>are</i> the vessels of the sanctuary, and the priests that minister, and the porters, and the singers: and we will not forsake the house of our God.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_samuel/2-17.htm">1 Samuel 2:17</a></b></br> Wherefore the sin of the young men was very great before the LORD: for men abhorred the offering of the LORD.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/malachi/3-8.htm">Malachi 3:8-11</a></b></br> Will a man rob God? Yet ye have robbed me. But ye say, Wherein have we robbed thee? 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This rebuke reflects his commitment to uphold the covenant and maintain the sanctity of the temple. The act of rebuking is consistent with the role of a leader who must correct and guide according to God's laws, similar to how prophets like Nathan confronted King David (<a href="/2_samuel/12.htm">2 Samuel 12:1-7</a>).<p><b>“Why has the house of God been neglected?”</b><br>The neglect of the temple signifies a spiritual decline among the people. The temple was central to Jewish worship and community life, representing God's presence among His people. This neglect could be linked to the people's failure to adhere to the covenant, as seen in <a href="/malachi/1-6.htm">Malachi 1:6-14</a>, where the priests are reprimanded for offering blemished sacrifices. The question highlights the importance of prioritizing worship and maintaining the temple, which foreshadows the New Testament teaching of believers as the temple of the Holy Spirit (<a href="/1_corinthians/6-19.htm">1 Corinthians 6:19</a>).<p><b>Then I gathered the Levites and singers together</b><br>The Levites and singers were essential for temple worship, responsible for sacrifices, music, and maintaining the temple's sanctity. Their gathering indicates a restoration of proper worship practices. Historically, the Levites were set apart for service to God (<a href="/numbers/3-5.htm">Numbers 3:5-10</a>), and their neglect would have disrupted the spiritual life of the community. This action parallels the New Testament emphasis on the body of Christ working together in unity (<a href="/1_corinthians/12-12.htm">1 Corinthians 12:12-27</a>).<p><b>and stationed them at their posts,</b><br>Nehemiah's reorganization ensures that the temple functions as intended, with each person fulfilling their God-given role. This reflects the biblical principle of order and structure within God's community, as seen in the organization of the early church (<a href="/acts/6.htm">Acts 6:1-7</a>). The restoration of the Levites and singers to their posts symbolizes a return to faithfulness and obedience, which is a recurring theme in the history of Israel and a call for believers to remain steadfast in their service to God.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/n/nehemiah.htm">Nehemiah</a></b><br>The central figure in this passage, Nehemiah was a Jewish leader and governor who played a crucial role in the rebuilding of Jerusalem's walls and the spiritual renewal of the people. His leadership is marked by a strong commitment to God's laws and the welfare of the community.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/o/officials.htm">Officials</a></b><br>These were the leaders or rulers in Jerusalem who were responsible for the administration and oversight of the temple and its services. Nehemiah rebukes them for their negligence.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/h/house_of_god.htm">House of God</a></b><br>Refers to the temple in Jerusalem, which was central to Jewish worship and community life. Its neglect signifies a lapse in spiritual and communal responsibilities.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/l/levites.htm">Levites</a></b><br>Members of the tribe of Levi, set apart for religious duties and temple service. They were responsible for the spiritual leadership and maintenance of worship practices.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/s/singers.htm">Singers</a></b><br>These were part of the Levitical order, responsible for leading worship through music and song, an essential aspect of temple worship.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_accountability.htm">The Importance of Accountability</a></b><br>Nehemiah's rebuke of the officials highlights the need for accountability in leadership. Leaders must ensure that spiritual and communal responsibilities are upheld.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/r/restoration_of_worship.htm">Restoration of Worship</a></b><br>Nehemiah's actions to gather and station the Levites and singers emphasize the importance of restoring proper worship practices. Worship should be prioritized and maintained with diligence.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/community_responsibility.htm">Community Responsibility</a></b><br>The neglect of the temple was a communal issue, not just a leadership failure. Every member of the community has a role in supporting and maintaining the house of God.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/s/spiritual_vigilance.htm">Spiritual Vigilance</a></b><br>Nehemiah's proactive approach serves as a reminder to remain vigilant in our spiritual lives, addressing issues promptly to prevent further decline.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_music_in_worship.htm">The Role of Music in Worship</a></b><br>The inclusion of singers underscores the significance of music in worship, which can uplift and unify the congregation.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_nehemiah_13.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Nehemiah 13</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/evidence_for_nehemiah's_temple_reforms.htm">What historical evidence supports Nehemiah's reforms in Nehemiah 13:7-14 concerning temple provisions, and how can we verify these practices outside the Bible?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_let_tobiah,_an_ammonite,_use_temple_rooms.htm">Why would priests allow Tobiah, an Ammonite official, to occupy temple storerooms (Nehemiah 13:4-9) if this risks defiling the sanctuary?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/non-biblical_sources_on_neh._10_32-39.htm">Are there non-biblical historical or archaeological sources that verify or challenge the covenant details in Nehemiah 10:32-39?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/nehemiah_11_21__nethinim_proof.htm">Nehemiah 11:21 - What archaeological proof exists for the Nethinim and their service near the Temple, as described in this passage?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/nehemiah/13.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(11) <span class= "bld">Contended I with the rulers.</span>--See their express covenant in <a href="/nehemiah/10-39.htm" title="For the children of Israel and the children of Levi shall bring the offering of the corn, of the new wine, and the oil, to the chambers, where are the vessels of the sanctuary, and the priests that minister, and the porters, and the singers: and we will not forsake the house of our God.">Nehemiah 10:39</a>. The rich men had taken advantage of Nehemiah's absence to indulge their covetousness.<p><span class= "bld">And I gathered them together.</span>--The Levites were summoned back from their fields.<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/nehemiah/13.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 11.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">Then contended I with the rulers</span>. While the guilt of profaning the temple lay especially with the priestly class, that of withholding the tithes was mainly chargeable on the "rulers," or "nobles." These persons, as wealthy landowners, had of course a pecuniary interest in keeping back the tithe. When they felt the control of a strong hand they made the payments regularly enough (<a href="/nehemiah/12-47.htm">Nehemiah 12:47</a>; <a href="/nehemiah/13-12.htm">Nehemiah 13:12</a>); but no sooner was this control removed by Nehemiah's departure than they relapsed into the covetous habits in which they had indulged before he was made governor (<a href="/nehemiah/10-37.htm">Nehemiah 10:37</a>). The Church in all ages has suffered wrong from the cupidity of wealthy men among its members. <span class="cmt_word">Why is the house of God forsaken?</span> Why, contrarily to the distinct pledge given at the time of the renewal of the covenant (<a href="/nehemiah/10-39.htm">Nehemiah 10:39</a>), have you suffered the house of God to become a solitude, driving the Levites away from it by depriving them of their legal sustenance? <span class="cmt_word">I gathered them together</span>. Nehemiah brought the Levites back to the temple from their country residences, and re-established them in their proper offices. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/nehemiah/13-11.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">So I rebuked</span><br /><span class="heb">וָאָרִ֙יבָה֙</span> <span class="translit">(wā·’ā·rî·ḇāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - first person common singular | third person feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7378.htm">Strong's 7378: </a> </span><span class="str2">To toss, grapple, to wrangle, controversy, to defend</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the officials</span><br /><span class="heb">הַסְּגָנִ֔ים</span> <span class="translit">(has·sə·ḡā·nîm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5461.htm">Strong's 5461: </a> </span><span class="str2">A prefect of a, province</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and asked,</span><br /><span class="heb">וָאֹ֣מְרָ֔ה</span> <span class="translit">(wā·’ō·mə·rāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - first person common singular | third person feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_559.htm">Strong's 559: </a> </span><span class="str2">To utter, say</span><br /><br /><span class="word">“Why</span><br /><span class="heb">מַדּ֖וּעַ</span> <span class="translit">(mad·dū·a‘)</span><br /><span class="parse">Interrogative<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4069.htm">Strong's 4069: </a> </span><span class="str2">Why? for what reason?</span><br /><br /><span class="word">has the house</span><br /><span class="heb">בֵּית־</span> <span class="translit">(bêṯ-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1004.htm">Strong's 1004: </a> </span><span class="str2">A house</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of God</span><br /><span class="heb">הָאֱלֹהִ֑ים</span> <span class="translit">(hā·’ĕ·lō·hîm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_430.htm">Strong's 430: </a> </span><span class="str2">gods -- the supreme God, magistrates, a superlative</span><br /><br /><span class="word">been neglected?”</span><br /><span class="heb">נֶעֱזַ֣ב</span> <span class="translit">(ne·‘ĕ·zaḇ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Nifal - Perfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5800.htm">Strong's 5800: </a> </span><span class="str2">To loosen, relinquish, permit</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Then I gathered the Levites and singers together</span><br /><span class="heb">וָֽאֶ֨קְבְּצֵ֔ם</span> <span class="translit">(wā·’eq·bə·ṣêm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - first person common singular | third person masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6908.htm">Strong's 6908: </a> </span><span class="str2">To gather, collect</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and stationed</span><br /><span class="heb">וָֽאַעֲמִדֵ֖ם</span> <span class="translit">(wā·’a·‘ă·mi·ḏêm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Consecutive imperfect - first person common singular | third person masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5975.htm">Strong's 5975: </a> </span><span class="str2">To stand, in various relations</span><br /><br /><span class="word">them at</span><br /><span class="heb">עַל־</span> <span class="translit">(‘al-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5921.htm">Strong's 5921: </a> </span><span class="str2">Above, over, upon, against</span><br /><br /><span class="word">their posts,</span><br /><span class="heb">עָמְדָֽם׃</span> <span class="translit">(‘ā·mə·ḏām)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5977.htm">Strong's 5977: </a> </span><span class="str2">A standing place</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/nehemiah/13-11.htm">Nehemiah 13:11 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/nehemiah/13-11.htm">Nehemiah 13:11 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/nehemiah/13-11.htm">Nehemiah 13:11 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/nehemiah/13-11.htm">Nehemiah 13:11 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/nehemiah/13-11.htm">Nehemiah 13:11 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/nehemiah/13-11.htm">Nehemiah 13:11 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/nehemiah/13-11.htm">Nehemiah 13:11 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/nehemiah/13-11.htm">Nehemiah 13:11 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/nehemiah/13-11.htm">Nehemiah 13:11 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/nehemiah/13-11.htm">Nehemiah 13:11 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/nehemiah/13-11.htm">OT History: Nehemiah 13:11 Then contended I with the rulers (Neh Ne) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/nehemiah/13-10.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Nehemiah 13:10"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Nehemiah 13:10" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/nehemiah/13-12.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Nehemiah 13:12"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Nehemiah 13:12" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>