Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version I also learned that the portions assigned to the Levites had not been given to them, and that all the Levites and musicians responsible for the service had gone back to their own fields. New Living Translation I also discovered that the Levites had not been given their prescribed portions of food, so they and the singers who were to conduct the worship services had all returned to work their fields. English Standard Version I also found out that the portions of the Levites had not been given to them, so that the Levites and the singers, who did the work, had fled each to his field. Berean Standard Bible I also learned that because the portions for the Levites had not been given to them, all the Levites and singers responsible for performing the service had gone back to their own fields. King James Bible And I perceived that the portions of the Levites had not been given them: for the Levites and the singers, that did the work, were fled every one to his field. New King James Version I also realized that the portions for the Levites had not been given them; for each of the Levites and the singers who did the work had gone back to his field. New American Standard Bible I also discovered that the portions of the Levites had not been given to them, so the Levites and the singers who performed the service had gone away, each to his own field. NASB 1995 I also discovered that the portions of the Levites had not been given them, so that the Levites and the singers who performed the service had gone away, each to his own field. NASB 1977 I also discovered that the portions of the Levites had not been given them, so that the Levites and the singers who performed the service had gone away, each to his own field. Legacy Standard Bible I also came to know that the portions of the Levites had not been given them, so the Levites and the singers who did the work had fled, each to his own field. Amplified Bible I also discovered that the portions due the Levites had not been given to them, so that the Levites and the singers who did the work had gone away, each one back to his own field. Christian Standard Bible I also found out that because the portions for the Levites had not been given, each of the Levites and the singers performing the service had gone back to his own field. Holman Christian Standard Bible I also found out that because the portions for the Levites had not been given, each of the Levites and the singers performing the service had gone back to his own field. American Standard Version And I perceived that the portions of the Levites had not been given them; so that the Levites and the singers, that did the work, were fled every one to his field. Contemporary English Version I also found out that the temple singers and several other Levites had returned to work on their farms, because they had not been given their share of the harvest. English Revised Version And I perceived that the portions of the Levites had not been given them; so that the Levites and the singers, that did the work, were fled every one to his field. GOD'S WORD® Translation I learned that the Levites had not been given their portions. So each of the Levites and singers, who conducted the worship [in the temple], had left for their own fields. Good News Translation I also learned that the Temple musicians and other Levites had left Jerusalem and gone back to their farms, because the people had not been giving them enough to live on. International Standard Version I also learned that the allotments for the descendants of Levi had not been distributed. As a result, the descendants of Levi and singers who were responsible for the service had each left to go back to their fields. Majority Standard Bible I also learned that because the portions for the Levites had not been given to them, all the Levites and singers responsible for performing the service had gone back to their own fields. NET Bible I also discovered that the grain offerings for the Levites had not been provided, and that as a result the Levites and the singers who performed this work had all gone off to their fields. New Heart English Bible I perceived that the portions of the Levites had not been given them; so that the Levites and the singers, who did the work, had fled everyone to his field. Webster's Bible Translation And I perceived that the portions of the Levites had not been given them: for the Levites and the singers, that did the work, had fled every one to his field. World English Bible I perceived that the portions of the Levites had not been given them, so that the Levites and the singers, who did the work, had each fled to his field. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd I know that the portions of the Levites have not been given, and they flee each to his field—the Levites and the singers, doing the work. Young's Literal Translation And I know that the portions of the Levites have not been given, and they flee each to his field -- the Levites and the singers, doing the work. Smith's Literal Translation And I shall know that the portions of the Levites were not given: and they will flee a man to his field, the Levites and those singing, doing the work. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd I perceived that the portions of the Levites had not been given them: and that the Levites, and the singing men, and they that ministered were fled away every man to his own country: Catholic Public Domain Version And I realized that the portions of the Levites had not been given to them, and that each one had fled into his own region, from the Levites, and from the singing men, and from those who were ministering. New American Bible I learned, too, that the portions due the Levites were no longer being given, so that the Levites and the singers who should have been carrying out the services had deserted to their own fields. New Revised Standard Version I also found out that the portions of the Levites had not been given to them; so that the Levites and the singers, who had conducted the service, had gone back to their fields. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd I learned that the portions of the Levites had not been given them and that the Levites and the singers and they that did the work had fled every one to his field. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And I knew that the portion of Levi was not given, and the Levites and the Ministers and the Servants of the work had fled, each man, to his field. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And I perceived that the portions of the Levites had not been given them; so that the Levites and the singers, that did the work, were fled every one to his field. Brenton Septuagint Translation And I understood that the portion of the Levites had not been given: and they had fled every one to his field, the Levites and the singers doing the work. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Tithes Restored10I also learned that because the portions for the Levites had not been given to them, all the Levites and singers responsible for performing the service had gone back to their own fields. 11So I rebuked the officials and asked, “Why has the house of God been neglected?” Then I gathered the Levites and singers together and stationed them at their posts,… Cross References Malachi 3:8-10 Will a man rob God? Yet you are robbing Me! But you ask, ‘How do we rob You?’ In tithes and offerings. / You are cursed with a curse, yet you—the whole nation—are still robbing Me. / Bring the full tithe into the storehouse, so that there may be food in My house. Test Me in this,” says the LORD of Hosts. “See if I will not open the windows of heaven and pour out for you blessing without measure. Numbers 18:21-24 Behold, I have given to the Levites all the tithes in Israel as an inheritance in return for the work they do, the service of the Tent of Meeting. / No longer may the Israelites come near to the Tent of Meeting, or they will incur guilt and die. / The Levites are to perform the work of the Tent of Meeting, and they must bear their iniquity. This is a permanent statute for the generations to come. The Levites will not receive an inheritance among the Israelites. ... 2 Chronicles 31:4-5 Moreover, he commanded the people living in Jerusalem to make a contribution for the priests and Levites so that they could devote themselves to the Law of the LORD. / As soon as the order went out, the Israelites generously provided the firstfruits of the grain, new wine, oil, and honey, and of all the produce of the field, and they brought in an abundance—a tithe of everything. 1 Corinthians 9:13-14 Do you not know that those who work in the temple eat of its food, and those who serve at the altar partake of its offerings? / In the same way, the Lord has prescribed that those who preach the gospel should receive their living from the gospel. Deuteronomy 12:19 and be careful not to neglect the Levites as long as you live in your land. 1 Timothy 5:17-18 Elders who lead effectively are worthy of double honor, especially those who work hard at preaching and teaching. / For the Scripture says, “Do not muzzle an ox while it is treading out the grain,” and, “The worker is worthy of his wages.” 2 Chronicles 31:19 As for the priests, the descendants of Aaron, who lived on the farmlands around each of their cities or in any other city, men were designated by name to distribute a portion to every male among the priests and to every Levite listed by the genealogies. Leviticus 27:30-33 Thus any tithe from the land, whether from the seed of the land or the fruit of the trees, belongs to the LORD; it is holy to the LORD. / If a man wishes to redeem part of his tithe, he must add a fifth to its value. / Every tenth animal from the herd or flock that passes under the shepherd’s rod will be holy to the LORD. ... Galatians 6:6 Nevertheless, the one who receives instruction in the word must share in all good things with his instructor. 2 Kings 12:4-5 Then Joash said to the priests, “Collect all the money brought as sacred gifts into the house of the LORD—the census money, the money from vows, and the money brought voluntarily into the house of the LORD. / Let every priest receive it from his constituency, and let it be used to repair any damage found in the temple.” 1 Corinthians 16:1-2 Now about the collection for the saints, you are to do as I directed the churches of Galatia: / On the first day of every week, each of you should set aside a portion of his income, saving it up, so that when I come no collections will be needed. 2 Chronicles 24:5 So he gathered the priests and Levites and said, “Go out to the cities of Judah and collect the money due annually from all Israel, to repair the house of your God. Do it quickly.” The Levites, however, did not make haste. Hebrews 7:5 Now the law commands the sons of Levi who become priests to collect a tenth from the people—that is, from their brothers—though they too are descended from Abraham. Deuteronomy 14:27-29 And do not neglect the Levite within your gates, since he has no portion or inheritance among you. / At the end of every three years, bring a tenth of all your produce for that year and lay it up within your gates. / Then the Levite (because he has no portion or inheritance among you), the foreigner, the fatherless, and the widow within your gates may come and eat and be satisfied. And the LORD your God will bless you in all the work of your hands. 2 Chronicles 31:12 And they faithfully brought in the contributions, tithes, and dedicated gifts. Conaniah the Levite was the officer in charge of them, and his brother Shimei was second. Treasury of Scripture And I perceived that the portions of the Levites had not been given them: for the Levites and the singers, that did the work, were fled every one to his field. the portions. Nehemiah 10:37 And that we should bring the firstfruits of our dough, and our offerings, and the fruit of all manner of trees, of wine and of oil, unto the priests, to the chambers of the house of our God; and the tithes of our ground unto the Levites, that the same Levites might have the tithes in all the cities of our tillage. Nehemiah 12:47 And all Israel in the days of Zerubbabel, and in the days of Nehemiah, gave the portions of the singers and the porters, every day his portion: and they sanctified holy things unto the Levites; and the Levites sanctified them unto the children of Aaron. Malachi 1:6-14 A son honoureth his father, and a servant his master: if then I be a father, where is mine honour? and if I be a master, where is my fear? saith the LORD of hosts unto you, O priests, that despise my name. And ye say, Wherein have we despised thy name? … to his field. Numbers 35:2 Command the children of Israel, that they give unto the Levites of the inheritance of their possession cities to dwell in; and ye shall give also unto the Levites suburbs for the cities round about them. Jump to Previous Assigned Discovered Field Fled Flee Found Levites Music-Makers Needed Perceived Performed Portions Responsible Service Singers Support WorkJump to Next Assigned Discovered Field Fled Flee Found Levites Music-Makers Needed Perceived Performed Portions Responsible Service Singers Support WorkNehemiah 13 1. Upon the reading of the law, separation is made from the mixed multitude.4. Nehemiah, at his return, causes the chambers to be cleansed. 10. He reforms the offices in the house of God; 15. the violation of the Sabbath; 23. and the marriages with the strange wives. I also discovered The phrase "I also discovered" indicates Nehemiah's active role in governance and reform. The Hebrew root for "discovered" is "yada," which means to know or perceive. This suggests a deep, insightful understanding rather than a superficial observation. Nehemiah's leadership is characterized by his diligence in uncovering issues that affect the spiritual and communal life of Israel. His discovery is not accidental but a result of intentional oversight, reflecting the importance of vigilance in leadership. that because the portions for the Levites had not been given all the Levites and singers responsible for the service had gone back to their own fields (10) Fled every one to his field.--They who performed the work of the Temple were obliged to seek their sustenance by cultivating the fields apportioned to them in the Levitical cities (Numbers 35:2). Verse 10. - I perceived that the portions of the Levites had not been given them: for the Levites ... were fled. What Nehemiah saw was that the Levites were absent, and "the house of God forsaken" (ver. 11). On inquiry, he found that the reason of their absence was the non-payment of the tithes. That did the work. i.e. whose business it was to do the work of the house, or, in other words, conduct Divine service. Every one to his field. Every Levite had a plot of ground, which he cultivated when not engaged in the work of the temple (see Numbers 35:2; Joshua 21:3).Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew I also learnedוָאֵ֣דְעָ֔ה (wā·’ê·ḏə·‘āh) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - first person common singular | third person feminine singular Strong's 3045: To know that כִּֽי־ (kî-) Conjunction Strong's 3588: A relative conjunction because the portions מְנָי֥וֹת (mə·nā·yō·wṯ) Noun - feminine plural construct Strong's 4521: An allotment for the Levites הַלְוִיִּ֖ם (hal·wî·yim) Article | Noun - proper - masculine plural Strong's 3881: Levites -- descendant of Levi had not לֹ֣א (lō) Adverb - Negative particle Strong's 3808: Not, no been given them, נִתָּ֑נָה (nit·tā·nāh) Verb - Nifal - Perfect - third person feminine singular Strong's 5414: To give, put, set all אִישׁ־ (’îš-) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 376: A man as an individual, a male person the Levites הַלְוִיִּ֥ם (hal·wî·yim) Article | Noun - proper - masculine plural Strong's 3881: Levites -- descendant of Levi and singers וְהַמְשֹׁרְרִ֖ים (wə·ham·šō·rə·rîm) Conjunctive waw, Article | Verb - Piel - Participle - masculine plural Strong's 7891: To sing responsible for performing עֹשֵׂ֥י (‘ō·śê) Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine plural construct Strong's 6213: To do, make the service הַמְּלָאכָֽה׃ (ham·mə·lā·ḵāh) Article | Noun - feminine singular Strong's 4399: Deputyship, ministry, employment, work, property had gone back וַיִּבְרְח֧וּ (way·yiḇ·rə·ḥū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural Strong's 1272: To bolt, to flee suddenly to their own fields. לְשָׂדֵ֛הוּ (lə·śā·ḏê·hū) Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 7704: Field, land Links Nehemiah 13:10 NIVNehemiah 13:10 NLT Nehemiah 13:10 ESV Nehemiah 13:10 NASB Nehemiah 13:10 KJV Nehemiah 13:10 BibleApps.com Nehemiah 13:10 Biblia Paralela Nehemiah 13:10 Chinese Bible Nehemiah 13:10 French Bible Nehemiah 13:10 Catholic Bible OT History: Nehemiah 13:10 I perceived that the portions (Neh Ne) |