Nehemiah 13:4 Meaning
And before this, Eliashib the priest, having the oversight of the chamber of the house of our God, was allied unto Tobiah:
Context Explained
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:
Key Themes
Related Cross References
Ezekiel 34:2
Ezekiel speaks against unfaithful leaders, similar to Eliashib's actions.
1 Timothy 3:1
This verse discusses the qualities expected of church leaders.
Titus 1:7
Paul outlines the need for leaders to be above reproach, contrasting Eliashib's alliance.
Source: Nehemiah 13:4