Nehemiah 13:5 · KJV

"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."

King James Version

Passage Context

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:

⁷And I came to Jerusalem, and understood of the evil that Eliashib did for Tobiah, in preparing him a chamber in the courts of the house of God.

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Reflection Questions

What does it mean for you to keep sacred spaces holy?

How do you respond when resources are misused?

When have you prioritized relationships over responsibilities?

Life Application

responsibility

Ensure that your commitments do not compromise your responsibilities to God.

integrity

Be vigilant in protecting sacred spaces and resources from misuse.

Places in This Verse

Jerusalem(Jerusalem today)

The city where the temple was located, central to Jewish worship and community life.

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