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I stationed some of my own men at the gates so that no load could be brought in on the Sabbath day. <a href="/nlt/nehemiah/13.htm">New Living Translation</a> Then I commanded that the gates of Jerusalem should be shut as darkness fell every Friday evening, not to be opened until the Sabbath ended. I sent some of my own servants to guard the gates so that no merchandise could be brought in on the Sabbath day. <a href="/esv/nehemiah/13.htm">English Standard Version</a> As soon as it began to grow dark at the gates of Jerusalem before the Sabbath, I commanded that the doors should be shut and gave orders that they should not be opened until after the Sabbath. And I stationed some of my servants at the gates, that no load might be brought in on the Sabbath day. <a href="/bsb/nehemiah/13.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> When the evening shadows began to fall on the gates of Jerusalem, just before the Sabbath, I ordered that the gates be shut and not opened until after the Sabbath. I posted some of my servants at the gates so that no load could enter on the Sabbath day. <a href="/kjv/nehemiah/13.htm">King James Bible</a> And it came to pass, that when the gates of Jerusalem began to be dark before the sabbath, I commanded that the gates should be shut, and charged that they should not be opened till after the sabbath: and some of my servants set I at the gates, that there should no burden be brought in on the sabbath day. <a href="/nkjv/nehemiah/13.htm">New King James Version</a> So it was, at the gates of Jerusalem, as it began to be dark before the Sabbath, that I commanded the gates to be shut, and charged that they must not be opened till after the Sabbath. Then I posted some of my servants at the gates, so that no burdens would be brought in on the Sabbath day. <a href="/nasb_/nehemiah/13.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> And it came about that just as it became dark at the gates of Jerusalem before the Sabbath, I ordered that the doors be shut, and that they were not to 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. <a href="/nasb/nehemiah/13.htm">NASB 1995</a> 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. <a href="/nasb77/nehemiah/13.htm">NASB 1977 </a> And 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 that no load should enter on the sabbath day. <a href="/lsb/nehemiah/13.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> 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. <a href="/amp/nehemiah/13.htm">Amplified Bible</a> Now when it began to get dark at the gates of Jerusalem before the Sabbath [began], I commanded that the doors be shut and not be opened until after the Sabbath. Then I stationed some of my servants at the gates so that no load [of merchandise] would enter [Jerusalem] on the Sabbath day. <a href="/csb/nehemiah/13.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> When shadows began to fall on the city gates of Jerusalem just before the Sabbath, I gave orders that the city gates be closed and not opened until after the Sabbath. I posted some of my men at the gates, so that no goods could enter during the Sabbath day. <a href="/hcsb/nehemiah/13.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> When shadows began to fall on the gates of Jerusalem just before the Sabbath, I gave orders that the gates be closed and not opened until after the Sabbath. I posted some of my men at the gates, so that no goods could enter during the Sabbath day. <a href="/asv/nehemiah/13.htm">American Standard Version</a> And it came to pass that, when the gates of Jerusalem began to be dark before the sabbath, I commanded that the doors should be shut, and commanded that they should not be opened till after the sabbath: and some of my servants set I over the gates, that there should no burden be brought in on the sabbath day. <a href="/cev/nehemiah/13.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> I ordered the gates of Jerusalem to be closed on the eve of the Sabbath and not to be opened until after the Sabbath had ended. Then I put some of my own men in charge of the gates to make certain that nothing was brought in on the Sabbath. <a href="/erv/nehemiah/13.htm">English Revised Version</a> And it came to pass that, when the gates of Jerusalem began to be dark before the sabbath, I commanded that the doors should be shut, and commanded that they should not be opened till after the sabbath: and some of my servants set I over the gates, that there should no burden be brought in on the sabbath day. <a href="/gwt/nehemiah/13.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> Before the day of worship, when the gates of Jerusalem were cleared of traffic, I ordered the doors to be shut and not to be reopened until after the day of worship. I stationed some of my men by the gates to make sure that no loads could be brought in on the day of worship. <a href="/gnt/nehemiah/13.htm">Good News Translation</a> So I gave orders for the city gates to be shut at the beginning of every Sabbath, as soon as evening began to fall, and not to be opened again until the Sabbath was over. I stationed some of my men at the gates to make sure that nothing was brought into the city on the Sabbath. <a href="/isv/nehemiah/13.htm">International Standard Version</a> As the Sabbath approached and it began to get dark at the gates of Jerusalem, I gave word to shut the gates, charging that they should not be opened until after the Sabbath. I stationed some of my men at the gates to ensure that no loads would be brought in on the Sabbath day. <a href="/net/nehemiah/13.htm">NET Bible</a> When the evening shadows began to fall on the gates of Jerusalem before the Sabbath, I ordered the doors to be closed. I further directed that they were not to be opened until after the Sabbath. I positioned some of my young men at the gates so that no load could enter on the Sabbath day. <a href="/nheb/nehemiah/13.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> It came to pass that, when the gates of Jerusalem began to be dark before the Sabbath, I commanded that the doors should be shut, and commanded that they should not be opened until after the Sabbath. I set some of my servants over the gates, that no burden should be brought in on the Sabbath day. <a href="/wbt/nehemiah/13.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And it came to pass, that, when the gates of Jerusalem began to be dark before the sabbath, I commanded that the gates should be shut, and charged that they should not be opened till after the sabbath: and I set some of my servants at the gates, that there should no burden be brought in on the sabbath day.<div class="vheading2">Majority Text Translations</div><a href="/msb/nehemiah/13.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> When the evening shadows began to fall on the gates of Jerusalem, just before the Sabbath, I ordered that the gates be shut and not opened until after the Sabbath. I posted some of my servants at the gates so that no load could enter on the Sabbath day. <a href="/web/nehemiah/13.htm">World English Bible</a> It came to pass that when the gates of Jerusalem began to be dark before the Sabbath, I commanded that the doors should be shut, and commanded that they should not be opened until after the Sabbath. I set some of my servants over the gates, so that no burden should be brought in on the Sabbath day. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/nehemiah/13.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> And it comes to pass, when the gates of Jerusalem have been dark before the Sabbath, that I command, and the doors are shut, and I command that they do not open them until after the Sabbath; and of my servants I have stationed at the gates; there does not come in a burden on the Sabbath day. <a href="/ylt/nehemiah/13.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> And it cometh to pass, when the gates of Jerusalem have been dark before the sabbath, that I speak, and the doors are shut, and I say, that they do not open them till after the sabbath; and of my servants I have stationed at the gates; there doth not come in a burden on the sabbath-day. <a href="/slt/nehemiah/13.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And it will be as the gates of Jerusalem were darkened before the Sabbath, and saying, and the doors shall be shut, and saying that they shall not open them till after the Sabbath: and from my young men I caused to stand at the gates; a burden shall not be brought in in the day of the Sabbath.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/nehemiah/13.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And it came to pass, that when the gates of Jerusalem were at rest on the sabbath day, I spoke: and they shut the gates, and I commanded that they should not open them till after the sabbath: and I set some of my servants at the gates, that none should bring in burthens on the sabbath day. <a href="/cpdv/nehemiah/13.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> And it happened that, when the gates of Jerusalem had rested on the day of the Sabbath, I spoke, and they closed the gates. And I instructed that they should not open them until after the Sabbath. And I appointed some of my servants over the gates, so that no one would carry in a burden on the day of the Sabbath. <a href="/nabre/nehemiah/13.htm">New American Bible</a> When the shadows were falling on the gates of Jerusalem before the sabbath, I ordered the doors to be closed and prohibited their reopening until after the sabbath. I posted some of my own people at the gates so that no load might enter on the sabbath day. <a href="/nrsvce/nehemiah/13.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> When it began to be dark at the gates of Jerusalem before the sabbath, I commanded that the doors should be shut and gave orders that they should not be opened until after the sabbath. And I set some of my servants over the gates, to prevent any burden from being brought in on the sabbath day.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/nehemiah/13.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> Now when the gates of Jerusalem were opened before the sabbath, I commanded that the gates should be shut, and charged that they should not be opened till after the sabbath; and I set some of my servants at the gates, that there should be no burden brought in on the sabbath day. <a href="/hpbt/nehemiah/13.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> Then when the gates of Jerusalem were opened before the Sabbath, I said: “The gate shall be shut!” And I said: “The gates shall not be opened until after the Sabbath.” And I stood some of my boys at the gates that no burden would enter on the Sabbath day.<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/nehemiah/13.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> And it came to pass that, when the gates of Jerusalem began to be dark before the sabbath, I commanded that the doors should be shut, and commanded that they should not be opened till after the sabbath; and some of my servants set I over the gates, that there should no burden be brought in on the sabbath day. <a href="/sep/nehemiah/13.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> And it came to pass, when the gates were set up in Jerusalem, before the sabbath, that I spoke, and they shut the gates; and I gave orders that they should not be opened till after the sabbath: and I set some of my servants at the gates, that none should bring in burdens on the sabbath-day. <a href="/parallel/nehemiah/13-19.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/ZsQrw7rBvgc?start=4075" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/nehemiah/13.htm">The Sabbath Restored</a> …18Did not your forefathers do the same things, so that our God brought all this disaster on us and on this city? And now you are rekindling His wrath against Israel by profaning the Sabbath!” 19<a href="/hebrew/1961.htm" title="1961: way·hî (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To fall out, come to pass, become, be. A primitive root; to exist, i.e. Be or become, come to pass."></a> <a href="/hebrew/834.htm" title="834: ka·’ă·šer (Prep-k:: Pro-r) -- Who, which, that. A primitive relative pronoun; who, which, what, that; also when, where, how, because, in order that, etc.">When</a> <a href="/hebrew/6751.htm" title="6751: ṣā·lă·lū (V-Qal-Perf-3cp) -- To be or grow dark. A primitive root (compare tselem); to shade, as twilight or an opaque object.">the evening shadows</a> <a href="/hebrew/8179.htm" title="8179: ša·‘ă·rê (N-mpc) -- A gate. From sha'ar in its original sense; an opening, i.e. Door or gate.">began to fall on the gates</a> <a href="/hebrew/3389.htm" title="3389: yə·rū·šā·lim (N-proper-fs) -- Probably foundation of peace, capital city of all Isr. ">of Jerusalem,</a> <a href="/hebrew/6440.htm" title="6440: lip̄·nê (Prep-l:: N-cpc) -- Face, faces. Plural of an unused noun; the face; used in a great variety of applications; also as a preposition.">just before</a> <a href="/hebrew/7676.htm" title="7676: haš·šab·bāṯ (Art:: N-cs) -- Sabbath. Intensive from shabath; intermission, i.e the Sabbath.">the Sabbath,</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.">I ordered</a> <a href="/hebrew/1817.htm" title="1817: had·də·lā·ṯō·wṯ (Art:: N-fp) -- A door. From dalah; something swinging, i.e. The valve of a door.">that the gates</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."></a> <a href="/hebrew/834.htm" title="834: ’ă·šer (Pro-r) -- Who, which, that. A primitive relative pronoun; who, which, what, that; also when, where, how, because, in order that, etc."></a> <a href="/hebrew/5462.htm" title="5462: way·yis·sā·ḡə·rū (Conj-w:: V-Nifal-ConsecImperf-3mp) -- To shut, close. A primitive root; to shut up; figuratively, to surrender.">be shut</a> <a href="/hebrew/3808.htm" title="3808: lō (Adv-NegPrt) -- Not. Or lowi; or loh; a primitive particle; not; by implication, no; often used with other particles.">and not</a> <a href="/hebrew/6605.htm" title="6605: yip̄·tā·ḥūm (V-Qal-Imperf-3mp:: 3mp) -- To open wide, to loosen, begin, plough, carve. A primitive root; to open wide; specifically, to loosen, begin, plough, carve.">opened</a> <a href="/hebrew/5704.htm" title="5704: ‘aḏ (Prep) -- As far as, even to, up to, until, while. Properly, the same as ad; as far as, whether of space or time or degree.">until</a> <a href="/hebrew/310.htm" title="310: ’a·ḥar (Adv) -- The hind or following part. From 'achar; properly, the hind part; generally used as an adverb or conjunction, after.">after</a> <a href="/hebrew/7676.htm" title="7676: haš·šab·bāṯ (Art:: N-cs) -- Sabbath. Intensive from shabath; intermission, i.e the Sabbath.">the Sabbath.</a> <a href="/hebrew/5975.htm" title="5975: he·‘ĕ·maḏ·tî (V-Hifil-Perf-1cs) -- To take one's stand, stand. A primitive root; to stand, in various relations.">I posted</a> <a href="/hebrew/5288.htm" title="5288: ū·min·nə·‘ā·ray (Conj-w, Prep-m:: N-mpc:: 1cs) -- A boy, lad, youth, retainer. From na'ar; a boy, from the age of infancy to adolescence; by implication, a servant; also, a girl.">some of my servants</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/8179.htm" title="8179: haš·šə·‘ā·rîm (Art:: N-mp) -- A gate. From sha'ar in its original sense; an opening, i.e. Door or gate.">the gates</a> <a href="/hebrew/3808.htm" title="3808: lō- (Adv-NegPrt) -- Not. Or lowi; or loh; a primitive particle; not; by implication, no; often used with other particles.">so that no</a> <a href="/hebrew/4853.htm" title="4853: maś·śā (N-ms) -- From nasa'; a burden; specifically, tribute, or porterage; figuratively, an utterance, chiefly a doom, especially singing; mental, desire.">load</a> <a href="/hebrew/935.htm" title="935: yā·ḇō·w (V-Qal-Imperf-3ms) -- To come in, come, go in, go. A primitive root; to go or come.">could enter</a> <a href="/hebrew/7676.htm" title="7676: haš·šab·bāṯ (Art:: N-cs) -- Sabbath. Intensive from shabath; intermission, i.e the Sabbath.">on the Sabbath</a> <a href="/hebrew/3117.htm" title="3117: bə·yō·wm (Prep-b:: N-msc) -- Day. From an unused root meaning to be hot; a day, whether literal, or figurative.">day.</a> 20Once or twice, the merchants and those who sell all kinds of goods camped outside Jerusalem,…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/exodus/20-8.htm">Exodus 20:8-11</a> Remember the Sabbath day by keeping it holy. / Six days you shall labor and do all your work, / but the seventh day is a Sabbath to the LORD your God, on which you must not do any work—neither you, nor your son or daughter, nor your manservant or maidservant or livestock, nor the foreigner within your gates. ... <a href="/deuteronomy/5-12.htm">Deuteronomy 5:12-15</a> Observe the Sabbath day by keeping it holy, as the LORD your God has commanded you. / Six days you shall labor and do all your work, / but the seventh day is a Sabbath to the LORD your God, on which you must not do any work—neither you, nor your son or daughter, nor your manservant or maidservant, nor your ox or donkey or any of your livestock, nor the foreigner within your gates, so that your manservant and maidservant may rest as you do. ... <a href="/jeremiah/17-21.htm">Jeremiah 17:21-22</a> This is what the LORD says: Take heed for yourselves; do not carry a load or bring it through the gates of Jerusalem on the Sabbath day. / You must not carry a load out of your houses or do any work on the Sabbath day, but you must keep the Sabbath day holy, just as I commanded your forefathers. <a href="/isaiah/56-2.htm">Isaiah 56:2</a> Blessed is the man who does this, and the son of man who holds it fast, who keeps the Sabbath without profaning it and keeps his hand from doing any evil.” <a href="/isaiah/58-13.htm">Isaiah 58:13-14</a> If you turn your foot from breaking the Sabbath, from doing as you please on My holy day, if you call the Sabbath a delight, and the LORD’s holy day honorable, if you honor it by not going your own way or seeking your own pleasure or speaking idle words, / then you will delight yourself in the LORD, and I will make you ride on the heights of the land and feed you with the heritage of your father Jacob.” For the mouth of the LORD has spoken. <a href="/ezekiel/20-12.htm">Ezekiel 20:12</a> I also gave them My Sabbaths as a sign between us, so that they would know that I am the LORD who sanctifies them. <a href="/ezekiel/22-26.htm">Ezekiel 22:26</a> Her priests do violence to My law and profane My holy things. They make no distinction between the holy and the common, and they fail to distinguish between the clean and the unclean. They disregard My Sabbaths, so that I am profaned among them. <a href="/amos/8-5.htm">Amos 8:5</a> asking, “When will the New Moon be over, that we may sell grain? When will the Sabbath end, that we may market wheat? Let us reduce the ephah and increase the shekel; let us cheat with dishonest scales. <a href="/matthew/12-8.htm">Matthew 12:8</a> For the Son of Man is Lord of the Sabbath.” <a href="/mark/2-27.htm">Mark 2:27-28</a> Then Jesus declared, “The Sabbath was made for man, not man for the Sabbath. / Therefore, the Son of Man is Lord even of the Sabbath.” <a href="/luke/6-5.htm">Luke 6:5</a> Then Jesus declared, “The Son of Man is Lord of the Sabbath.” <a href="/john/5-16.htm">John 5:16-18</a> Now because Jesus was doing these things on the Sabbath, the Jews began to persecute Him. / But Jesus answered them, “To this very day My Father is at His work, and I too am working.” / Because of this, the Jews tried all the harder to kill Him. Not only was He breaking the Sabbath, but He was even calling God His own Father, making Himself equal with God. <a href="/acts/13-42.htm">Acts 13:42-44</a> As Paul and Barnabas were leaving the synagogue, the people urged them to continue this message on the next Sabbath. / After the synagogue was dismissed, many of the Jews and devout converts to Judaism followed Paul and Barnabas, who spoke to them and urged them to continue in the grace of God. / On the following Sabbath, nearly the whole city gathered to hear the word of the Lord. <a href="/acts/15-21.htm">Acts 15:21</a> For Moses has been proclaimed in every city from ancient times and is read in the synagogues on every Sabbath.” <a href="/romans/14-5.htm">Romans 14:5</a> One person regards a certain day above the others, while someone else considers every day alike. Each one should be fully convinced in his own mind.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And it came to pass, that when the gates of Jerusalem began to be dark before the sabbath, I commanded that the gates should be shut, and charged that they should not be opened till after the sabbath: and some of my servants set I at the gates, that there should no burden be brought in on the sabbath day.began to be.<a href="/leviticus/23-22.htm">Leviticus 23:22</a> And when ye reap the harvest of your land, thou shalt not make clean riddance of the corners of thy field when thou reapest, neither shalt thou gather any gleaning of thy harvest: thou shalt leave them unto the poor, and to the stranger: I am the LORD your God.I commanded.<a href="/nehemiah/7-3.htm">Nehemiah 7:3</a> And I said unto them, Let not the gates of Jerusalem be opened until the sun be hot; and while they stand by, let them shut the doors, and bar them: and appoint watches of the inhabitants of Jerusalem, every one in his watch, and every one to be over against his house.<a href="/exodus/31-14.htm">Exodus 31:14-17</a> Ye shall keep the sabbath therefore; for it is holy unto you: every one that defileth it shall surely be put to death: for whosoever doeth any work therein, that soul shall be cut off from among his people… <a href="/jeremiah/17-19.htm">Jeremiah 17:19-22</a> Thus said the LORD unto me; Go and stand in the gate of the children of the people, whereby the kings of Judah come in, and by the which they go out, and in all the gates of Jerusalem; … <div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/nehemiah/4-17.htm">Burden</a> <a href="/ezra/1-2.htm">Charged</a> <a href="/nehemiah/13-9.htm">Commanded</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/6-1.htm">Dark</a> <a href="/nehemiah/12-25.htm">Doors</a> <a href="/nehemiah/12-30.htm">Gates</a> <a href="/nehemiah/9-21.htm">Grew</a> <a href="/nehemiah/13-16.htm">Jerusalem</a> <a href="/nehemiah/8-5.htm">Opened</a> <a href="/nehemiah/13-18.htm">Sabbath</a> <a href="/nehemiah/11-21.htm">Servants</a> <a href="/nehemiah/7-3.htm">Shut</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/job/7-20.htm">Burden</a> <a href="/esther/2-10.htm">Charged</a> <a href="/nehemiah/13-22.htm">Commanded</a> <a href="/job/3-4.htm">Dark</a> <a href="/job/3-10.htm">Doors</a> <a href="/nehemiah/13-22.htm">Gates</a> <a href="/esther/9-4.htm">Grew</a> <a href="/nehemiah/13-20.htm">Jerusalem</a> <a href="/job/3-1.htm">Opened</a> <a href="/nehemiah/13-21.htm">Sabbath</a> <a href="/esther/1-3.htm">Servants</a> <a href="/job/3-10.htm">Shut</a><div class="vheading2">Nehemiah 13</div>1. <a href="/nehemiah/13-1.htm">Upon the reading of the law, separation is made from the mixed multitude.</a> 4. <a href="/nehemiah/13-4.htm">Nehemiah, at his return, causes the chambers to be cleansed.</a> 10. <a href="/nehemiah/13-10.htm">He reforms the offices in the house of God;</a> 15. <a href="/nehemiah/13-15.htm">the violation of the Sabbath;</a> 23. <a href="/nehemiah/13-23.htm">and the marriages with the strange wives.</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/nehemiah/13.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/nehemiah/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/nehemiah/13.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>When the evening shadows began to fall on the gates of Jerusalem This phrase sets the scene in Jerusalem, the capital city of Judah, known for its significant religious and historical importance. The "evening shadows" indicate the approach of the Sabbath, which begins at sundown on Friday. The gates of Jerusalem were crucial for trade and security, and their closing signified the transition from the workweek to the sacred rest of the Sabbath. This practice aligns with the Jewish tradition of preparing for the Sabbath as outlined in <a href="/exodus/20-8.htm">Exodus 20:8-11</a>, emphasizing rest and holiness.just before the Sabbath The timing here is critical, as it underscores the importance of the Sabbath in Jewish life. The Sabbath is a day of rest commanded by God in the Ten Commandments (<a href="/exodus/20-8.htm">Exodus 20:8-11</a>) and is a sign of the covenant between God and Israel (<a href="/exodus/31-16.htm">Exodus 31:16-17</a>). Nehemiah's actions reflect a commitment to uphold the sanctity of the Sabbath, which had been neglected during the exile. This observance is a reminder of God's creation rest (<a href="/genesis/2-2.htm">Genesis 2:2-3</a>) and a foreshadowing of the ultimate rest found in Christ (<a href="/hebrews/4-9.htm">Hebrews 4:9-10</a>).I ordered that the gates be shut and not opened until after the Sabbath Nehemiah's directive to shut the gates demonstrates his leadership and determination to enforce the law. This action was necessary to prevent commerce and ensure the Sabbath was kept holy, as trading on the Sabbath was a violation of the law (<a href="/nehemiah/10-31.htm">Nehemiah 10:31</a>). Nehemiah's reform efforts were part of a broader movement to restore religious practices after the return from Babylonian exile. His leadership parallels that of Moses, who also enforced God's laws among the Israelites.I posted some of my servants at the gates By stationing his servants at the gates, Nehemiah ensured compliance with his orders. This measure reflects the practical steps taken to uphold religious observance and prevent the influence of surrounding pagan cultures. The use of servants indicates the seriousness of the situation and Nehemiah's personal investment in the spiritual welfare of the people. This act of vigilance is reminiscent of the watchmen in <a href="/isaiah/62-6.htm">Isaiah 62:6-7</a>, who are tasked with maintaining the city's spiritual integrity.so that no load could enter on the Sabbath day Preventing loads from entering the city on the Sabbath was crucial to maintaining its sanctity. The prohibition of work on the Sabbath is rooted in the creation narrative and the covenantal law given to Israel. This restriction highlights the importance of rest and worship, setting the Israelites apart from other nations. Nehemiah's enforcement of this law serves as a type of Christ, who fulfills the law and offers spiritual rest to believers (<a href="/matthew/11-28.htm">Matthew 11:28-30</a>).<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/n/nehemiah.htm">Nehemiah</a> The central figure in this passage, Nehemiah was a Jewish leader and governor of Jerusalem who led the rebuilding of the city's walls and instituted religious reforms. 2. <a href="/topical/j/jerusalem.htm">Jerusalem</a> The holy city of the Jewish people, where Nehemiah was working to restore both physical and spiritual order. 3. <a href="/topical/s/sabbath.htm">Sabbath</a> The day of rest and worship, observed from Friday evening to Saturday evening, as commanded in the Mosaic Law. 4. <a href="/topical/g/gates_of_jerusalem.htm">Gates of Jerusalem</a> The entry points to the city, which Nehemiah ordered to be closed to prevent commerce on the Sabbath. 5. <a href="/topical/n/nehemiah's_men.htm">Nehemiah's Men</a> The individuals Nehemiah stationed at the gates to enforce the Sabbath observance by preventing trade.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/s/sabbath_observance.htm">Sabbath Observance</a> Nehemiah's actions underscore the importance of setting aside time for rest and worship, as commanded by God. In today's busy world, Christians are encouraged to prioritize spiritual rest and reflection. <a href="/topical/l/leadership_and_accountability.htm">Leadership and Accountability</a> Nehemiah demonstrates strong leadership by taking decisive action to uphold God's laws. Believers are called to lead by example and hold themselves and others accountable to biblical standards. <a href="/topical/g/guarding_against_compromise.htm">Guarding Against Compromise</a> By closing the gates, Nehemiah prevents the encroachment of secular activities on sacred time. Christians should be vigilant in protecting their spiritual practices from worldly distractions. <a href="/topical/c/community_responsibility.htm">Community Responsibility</a> Nehemiah's enforcement of the Sabbath was a communal effort, involving his men. This highlights the role of community in supporting and maintaining spiritual disciplines. <a href="/topical/o/obedience_to_god's_commands.htm">Obedience to God's Commands</a> Nehemiah's commitment to God's law serves as a reminder of the importance of obedience in the life of a believer, even when it requires difficult decisions.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_nehemiah_13.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Nehemiah 13</a> <a href="/q/nehemiah's_role_in_rebuilding_walls.htm">What was Nehemiah's role in rebuilding Jerusalem's walls?</a> <a href="/q/why_are_records_silent_on_nehemiah's_reforms.htm">If the return from exile was as significant as Nehemiah 13 suggests, why do some archaeological records remain silent about these sweeping religious and social reforms?</a> <a href="/q/where's_the_evidence_for_eliashib's_sheep_gate.htm">In Nehemiah 3:1, where is the archaeological evidence for Eliashib and the Sheep Gate he supposedly rebuilt?</a> <a href="/q/where_was_jesus_crucified.htm">Where did the crucifixion of Jesus occur?</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>(19) Some of my servants.--These are several times mentioned as employed in public duty. Here they are used provisionally, to keep out traffickers until the formal appointment of the Levitical guard (<a href="/nehemiah/13-22.htm" title="And I commanded the Levites that they should cleanse themselves, and that they should come and keep the gates, to sanctify the sabbath day. Remember me, O my God, concerning this also, and spare me according to the greatness of your mercy.">Nehemiah 13:22</a>), after which they would be relieved.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/nehemiah/13.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 19. - When the gates of Jerusalem began to be dark before the sabbath. The Jews have always reckoned their days from sunset to sunset, grounding their practice on the account of the Creation given in the first chapter of Genesis, where "the evening and the morning" arc said to constitute each of the six days. There was also a special command that the "sabbath" of the great day of atonement should be kept "from even to even" (<a href="/leviticus/23-32.htm">Leviticus 23:32</a>). I commanded that the gates should be shut. The gates would as a matter of course have been shut at sunset. Nehemiah required that the closing should take place some half-hour earlier, when the shadows were lengthening, and the day was drawing towards a close. He regarded it as a sort of desecration of the sabbath to carry on secular work to the last allowable moment. Some of my servants. Compare <a href="/nehemiah/4-16.htm">Nehemiah 4:16</a>; <a href="/nehemiah/5-16.htm">Nehemiah 5:16</a>. That there should be no burthen brought in. Foot passengers were no doubt allowed to enter and leave the city on the sabbath, Nehemiah's servants being set to see that under no pretence should merchandise be allowed to enter. <a href="/commentaries/nehemiah/13-19.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>When כַּאֲשֶׁ֣ר (ka·’ă·šer) Preposition-k | Pronoun - relative <a href="/hebrew/strongs_834.htm">Strong's 834: </a> Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that the evening shadows צָֽלֲלוּ֩ (ṣā·lă·lū) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person common plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6751.htm">Strong's 6751: </a> To shade, as twilight, an opaque object began to fall on the gates שַׁעֲרֵ֨י (ša·‘ă·rê) Noun - masculine plural construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8179.htm">Strong's 8179: </a> An opening, door, gate of Jerusalem, יְרוּשָׁלִַ֜ם (yə·rū·šā·lim) Noun - proper - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3389.htm">Strong's 3389: </a> Jerusalem -- probably 'foundation of peace', capital city of all Israel just before לִפְנֵ֣י (lip̄·nê) Preposition-l | Noun - common plural construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6440.htm">Strong's 6440: </a> The face the Sabbath, הַשַּׁבָּ֗ת (haš·šab·bāṯ) Article | Noun - common singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7676.htm">Strong's 7676: </a> Intermission, the Sabbath I ordered וָאֹֽמְרָה֙ (wā·’ō·mə·rāh) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - first person common singular | third person feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_559.htm">Strong's 559: </a> To utter, say that the gates הַדְּלָת֔וֹת (had·də·lā·ṯō·wṯ) Article | Noun - feminine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1817.htm">Strong's 1817: </a> Something swinging, the valve of a, door be shut וַיִּסָּגְר֣וּ (way·yis·sā·ḡə·rū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Nifal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5462.htm">Strong's 5462: </a> To shut up, to surrender and not לֹ֣א (lō) Adverb - Negative particle <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3808.htm">Strong's 3808: </a> Not, no opened יִפְתָּח֔וּם (yip̄·tā·ḥūm) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine plural | third person masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6605.htm">Strong's 6605: </a> To open wide, to loosen, begin, plough, carve until עַ֖ד (‘aḏ) Preposition <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5704.htm">Strong's 5704: </a> As far as, even to, up to, until, while after אַחַ֣ר (’a·ḥar) Adverb <a href="/hebrew/strongs_310.htm">Strong's 310: </a> The hind or following part the Sabbath. הַשַּׁבָּ֑ת (haš·šab·bāṯ) Article | Noun - common singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7676.htm">Strong's 7676: </a> Intermission, the Sabbath I posted הֶֽעֱמַ֙דְתִּי֙ (he·‘ĕ·maḏ·tî) Verb - Hifil - Perfect - first person common singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5975.htm">Strong's 5975: </a> To stand, in various relations some of my servants וּמִנְּעָרַ֗י (ū·min·nə·‘ā·ray) Conjunctive waw, Preposition-m | Noun - masculine plural construct | first person common singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5288.htm">Strong's 5288: </a> A boy, lad, youth, retainer at עַל־ (‘al-) Preposition <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5921.htm">Strong's 5921: </a> Above, over, upon, against the gates, הַשְּׁעָרִ֔ים (haš·šə·‘ā·rîm) Article | Noun - masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8179.htm">Strong's 8179: </a> An opening, door, gate so that no לֹא־ (lō-) Adverb - Negative particle <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3808.htm">Strong's 3808: </a> Not, no goods מַשָּׂ֖א (maś·śā) Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4853.htm">Strong's 4853: </a> A burden, tribute, porterage, an utterance, chiefly a, doom, singing, mental, desire could enter יָב֥וֹא (yā·ḇō·w) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_935.htm">Strong's 935: </a> To come in, come, go in, go on the Sabbath הַשַּׁבָּֽת׃ (haš·šab·bāṯ) Article | Noun - common singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7676.htm">Strong's 7676: </a> Intermission, the Sabbath day. בְּי֥וֹם (bə·yō·wm) Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3117.htm">Strong's 3117: </a> A day <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/nehemiah/13-19.htm">Nehemiah 13:19 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/nehemiah/13-19.htm">Nehemiah 13:19 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/nehemiah/13-19.htm">Nehemiah 13:19 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/nehemiah/13-19.htm">Nehemiah 13:19 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/nehemiah/13-19.htm">Nehemiah 13:19 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/nehemiah/13-19.htm">Nehemiah 13:19 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/nehemiah/13-19.htm">Nehemiah 13:19 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/nehemiah/13-19.htm">Nehemiah 13:19 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/nehemiah/13-19.htm">Nehemiah 13:19 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/nehemiah/13-19.htm">Nehemiah 13:19 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/nehemiah/13-19.htm">OT History: Nehemiah 13:19 It came to pass that when (Neh Ne) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/nehemiah/13-18.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Nehemiah 13:18"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Nehemiah 13:18" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/nehemiah/13-20.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Nehemiah 13:20"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Nehemiah 13:20" /></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>