Nehemiah 13:24

“And their children spake half in the speech of Ashdod, and could not speak in the Jews’ language, but according to the language of each people.”

"And their children spake half in the speech of Ashdod, and could not speak in the Jews’ language, but according to the language of each people." - Nehemiah 13:24
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What does Nehemiah 13:24 mean?

Nehemiah 13:24 (KJV): "And their children spake half in the speech of Ashdod, and could not speak in the Jews' language, but according to the language of each people." This verse is part of the book of Nehemiah, which tells the story of the Israelites' return to Jerusalem after…

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The Language of Our Heritage: A Devotional on Nehemiah 13:24

In Nehemiah 13:24, we read, "And their children spake half in the speech of Ashdod, and could not speak in the Jews' language, but according to the language of each people." This verse, rich in its historical context, speaks to us profoundly about the implications of cultural…

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A Prayer for Unity and Heritage in Our Communities

Heavenly Father, As I come before You today, I am humbled by the wisdom of Your Word, particularly in Nehemiah 13:24, which reveals a profound concern for the faith and heritage of Your people. It states, "And their children spake half in the speech of Ashdod, and could not…

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Nehemiah 13:24 - "And their children spake half in the speech of Ashdod, and could not speak in the Jews' language, but according to the language of each people."
Nehemiah 10:24 - "Hallohesh, Pileha, Shobek,"
Nehemiah 7:24 - "The children of Hariph, an hundred and twelve."
Nehemiah 11:13
"Hallohesh, Pileha, Shobek," - Nehemiah 10:24
Nehemiah 10:13 - "Hodijah, Bani, Beninu."
Nehemiah 12:13 - "Of Ezra, Meshullam; of Amariah, Jehohanan;"
"The children of Hariph, an hundred and twelve." - Nehemiah 7:24
Nehemiah 7:13 - "The children of Zattu, eight hundred forty and five."
"Hodijah, Bani, Beninu." - Nehemiah 10:13
Nehemiah 11:24 - "And Pethahiah the son of Meshezabeel, of the children of Zerah the son of Judah, was at the king's hand in all matters concerning the people."
"Of Ezra, Meshullam; of Amariah, Jehohanan;" - Nehemiah 12:13
Nehemiah 13:12 - "Then brought all Judah the tithe of the corn and the new wine and the oil unto the treasuries."
Nehemiah 13:31 - "And for the wood offering, at times appointed, and for the firstfruits. Remember me, O my God, for good."
Nehemiah 13:20 - "So the merchants and sellers of all kind of ware lodged without Jerusalem once or twice."
Nehemiah 3:24 - "After him repaired Binnui the son of Henadad another piece, from the house of Azariah unto the turning of the wall, even unto the corner."
Nehemiah 13:4 - "¶ And before this, Eliashib the priest, having the oversight of the chamber of the house of our God, was allied unto Tobiah:"
Nehemiah 13:23 - "¶ In those days also saw I Jews that had married wives of Ashdod, of Ammon, and of Moab:"
Nehemiah 13:29 - "Remember them, O my God, because they have defiled the priesthood, and the covenant of the priesthood, and of the Levites."
Nehemiah 13:8 - "And it grieved me sore: therefore I cast forth all the household stuff of Tobiah out of the chamber."
Nehemiah 13:3 - "Now it came to pass, when they had heard the law, that they separated from Israel all the mixed multitude."
Nehemiah 13:9 - "Then I commanded, and they cleansed the chambers: and thither brought I again the vessels of the house of God, with the meat offering and the frankincense."
Nehemiah 13:7 - "And 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."
"The children of Zattu, eight hundred forty and five." - Nehemiah 7:13
Luke 13:24
Genesis 24-13
Nehemiah 13:13 - "And I made treasurers over the treasuries, Shelemiah the priest, and Zadok the scribe, and of the Levites, Pedaiah: and next to them was Hanan the son of Zaccur, the son of Mattaniah: for they were counted faithful, and their office was to distribute unto their brethren."
Nehemiah 13:30 - "Thus cleansed I them from all strangers, and appointed the wards of the priests and the Levites, every one in his business;"
Nehemiah 13:17 - "Then I contended with the nobles of Judah, and said unto them, What evil thing is this that ye do, and profane the sabbath day?"