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New American Standard Bible
So I
King James Version
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.
Holman Bible
Therefore, I rebuked the officials, saying, “Why has the house of God been neglected?”
International Standard Version
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.
A Conservative Version
Then 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.
American Standard Version
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.
Amplified
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.
Bible in Basic English
Then I made protests to the chiefs, and said, Why has the house of God been given up? And I got them together and put them in their places.
Darby Translation
Then 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.
Julia Smith Translation
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.
King James 2000
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.
Lexham Expanded Bible
So I quarreled with the prefects, and I said, "Why is the house of God forsaken?" And I gathered them and set them at their station.
Modern King James verseion
And 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.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
Then reproved I the rulers, and said, "Why forsake we the house of God?" But I gathered them together, and set them in their place.
NET Bible
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.
New Heart English Bible
Then I contended with the rulers, and said, "Why is God's house forsaken?" I gathered them together, and set them in their place.
The Emphasized Bible
Therefore contended I with the deputies, and said, Wherefore is the house of God, forsaken? So I gathered them together, and set them in their place.
Webster
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.
World English Bible
Then I contended with the rulers, and said, "Why is the house of God forsaken?" I gathered them together, and set them in their place.
Youngs Literal Translation
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;
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Christian ministers » Instances of » Priests and levites
Levites » Tithes withheld from
Lukewarmness » Instances of » The jews under nehemiah
Nehemiah » Firmness in the right
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Word Count of 20 Translations in Nehemiah 13:11
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Nehemiah Brings Reform
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I also found out that the portions of the Levites had not been given to them, so that the Levites and the singers, who did the work, had fled each to his field.
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Nehemiah 10:39
For the people of Israel and the sons of Levi shall bring the contribution of grain, wine, and oil to the chambers, where the vessels of the sanctuary are, as well as the priests who minister, and the gatekeepers and the singers. We will not neglect the house of our God."
Nehemiah 13:17
Then I confronted the nobles of Judah and said to them, "What is this evil thing that you are doing, profaning the Sabbath day?
Nehemiah 13:25
And I confronted them and cursed them and beat some of them and pulled out their hair. And I made them take oath in the name of God, saying, "You shall not give your daughters to their sons, or take their daughters for your sons or for yourselves.
1 Samuel 2:17
Thus the sin of the young men was very great in the sight of the LORD, for the men treated the offering of the LORD with contempt.
Nehemiah 5:6-13
I was very angry when I heard their outcry and these words.
Job 31:34
because I stood in great fear of the multitude, and the contempt of families terrified me, so that I kept silence, and did not go out of doors--
Proverbs 28:4
Those who forsake the law praise the wicked, but those who keep the law strive against them.
Malachi 3:8-11
Will man rob God? Yet you are robbing me. But you say, 'How have we robbed you?'In your tithes and contributions.