Nehemiah 13:19
The Scripture
(19) 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.
Chapter overview (whole chapter)
Nehemiah 13 records the people of Judah's rebellion against the king, resulting in the temple's destruction and the loss of its wealth. The chapter details the king's response, including the execution of the rebels and the rebuilding of the temple. It also emphasizes the importance of obeying God and the king.
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