Nehemiah · Chapter 13 King James Version

Nehemiah 13:5

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The Scripture

(5) And 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.
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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