Nehemiah
King James Version (KJV)
Nehemiah 13:3
“Now it came to pass, when they had heard the law, that they separated from Israel all the mixed multitude.”
King James Version (KJV)
Nehemiah 13:3 Context
1On that day they read in the book of Moses in the audience of the people; and therein was found written, that the Ammonite and the Moabite should not come into the congregation of God for ever; 2Because they met not the children of Israel with bread and with water, but hired Balaam against them, that he should curse them: howbeit our God turned the curse into a blessing. 3Now it came to pass, when they had heard the law, that they separated from Israel all the mixed multitude. 4And before this, Eliashib the priest, having the oversight of the chamber of the house of our God, was allied unto Tobiah: 5And he had prepared for him a great chamber, where aforetime they laid the meat offerings, the frankincense, and the vessels, and the tithes of the corn, the new wine, and the oil, which was commanded to be given to the Levites, and the singers, and the porters; and the offerings of the priests. 6But in all this time was not I at Jerusalem: for in the two and thirtieth year of Artaxerxes king of Babylon came I unto the king, and after certain days obtained I leave of the king:
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Other Translations
Now it came to passe when they had heard the law, that they separated from Israel all the mixed multitude.
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan
So when they heard the law, they excluded all foreigners from Israel.
- New American Standard Version (1995)
And it came to pass, when they had heard the law, that they separated from Israel all the mixed multitude.
- American Standard Version (1901)
So after hearing the law, they took out of Israel all the mixed people.
- Basic English Bible
And it came to pass, when they heard the law, that they separated from Israel all the mixed multitude.
- Darby Bible
Now it came to pass, when they had heard the law, that they separated from Israel all the mixed multitude.
- Webster's Bible
It came to pass, when they had heard the law, that they separated from Israel all the mixed multitude.
- World English Bible
And it cometh to pass, at their hearing the law, that they separate all the mixed people from Israel.
- Youngs Literal Bible
And it came to pass, when they had heard the law, that they separated from Israel all the alien mixture.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan
So when they heard the law, they excluded all foreigners from Israel.
- New American Standard Version (1995)
And it came to pass, when they had heard the law, that they separated from Israel all the mixed multitude.
- American Standard Version (1901)
So after hearing the law, they took out of Israel all the mixed people.
- Basic English Bible
And it came to pass, when they heard the law, that they separated from Israel all the mixed multitude.
- Darby Bible
Now it came to pass, when they had heard the law, that they separated from Israel all the mixed multitude.
- Webster's Bible
It came to pass, when they had heard the law, that they separated from Israel all the mixed multitude.
- World English Bible
And it cometh to pass, at their hearing the law, that they separate all the mixed people from Israel.
- Youngs Literal Bible
And it came to pass, when they had heard the law, that they separated from Israel all the alien mixture.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible
Bible commentary
Wesley's Notes for Nehemiah 13:3
13:3 Multitude - All the heathenish people with whom they had contracted alliance.