Nehemiah 13:11
Translations
King James Version (KJV)
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.
American King James Version (AKJV)
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.
American Standard Version (ASV)
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.
Basic English Translation (BBE)
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.
Webster's Revision
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.
English Revised Version (ERV)
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.
Definitions for Nehemiah 13:11
Clarke's Nehemiah 13:11 Bible Commentary
Why is the house of God forsaken? - They had all solemnly promised, Nehemiah 10:39, that they would never forsake the house of their God; but, alas, how soon is this forgotten! Nehemiah used their own words here by way of reproof.
Barnes's Nehemiah 13:11 Bible Commentary
I gathered them together - Nehemiah gathered the Levites from their lands, and reinstated them in their set offices.
Wesley's Nehemiah 13:11 Bible Commentary
13:11 Contended — I sharply reproved those priests to whom the management of those things was committed, for neglect of their duty, and breach of their late solemn promise.
Why, … — You have not only injured men in with-holding their dues, but you have occasioned the neglect of God's house and service.
Gathered — To Jerusalem from their several country possessions.
Set — Restored them to the exercise of their office.