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Nehemiah 13:22-24
New American Standard Bible 1995
Nehemiah 13:22-24
New American Standard Bible 1995
22 And I commanded the Levites that (A)they should purify themselves and come as gatekeepers to sanctify the sabbath day. For this also (B)remember me, O my God, and have compassion on me according to the greatness of Your lovingkindness.
Mixed Marriages Forbidden
23 In those days I also saw that the Jews had [a](C)married women from (D)Ashdod, (E)Ammon and Moab. 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 [b]the language of his own people.
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- Nehemiah 13:23 Lit given dwelling to
- Nehemiah 13:24 Lit according to the tongue of people and people
Nehemiah 13:22-24
New International Version
Nehemiah 13:22-24
New International Version
22 Then I commanded the Levites to purify themselves and go and guard the gates in order to keep the Sabbath day holy.
Remember(A) me for this also, my God, and show mercy to me according to your great love.
23 Moreover, in those days I saw men of Judah who had married(B) women from Ashdod, Ammon and Moab.(C) 24 Half of their children spoke the language of Ashdod or the language of one of the other peoples, and did not know how to speak the language(D) of Judah.
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