Nehemiah 13:3

“Now it came to pass, when they had heard the law, that they separated from Israel all the mixed multitude.”

"Now it came to pass, when they had heard the law, that they separated from Israel all the mixed multitude." - Nehemiah 13:3
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What does Nehemiah 13:3 mean?

The verse Nehemiah 13:3 from the King James Version of the Bible reads: "Now it came to pass, when they had heard the law, that they separated from Israel all the mixed multitude." This verse is from the book of Nehemiah, which tells the story of the rebuilding of the walls of…

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A Call to Separation: Embracing Holiness in a Mixed World

Nehemiah 13:3 states, "Now it came to pass, when they had heard the law, that they separated from Israel all the mixed multitude." This verse bears profound significance as it reveals a pivotal moment in the history of Israel—a moment where the people recognized the need for…

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A Prayer for Purity and Separation

Heavenly Father, We come before Your throne with humble hearts, acknowledging Your sovereignty and holiness. In the spirit of Nehemiah 13:3, where it reads, "Now it came to pass, when they had heard the law, that they separated from Israel all the mixed multitude," we seek Your…

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Nehemiah 13:3 - "Now it came to pass, when they had heard the law, that they separated from Israel all the mixed multitude."
Nehemiah 3:13 - "The valley gate repaired Hanun, and the inhabitants of Zanoah; they built it, and set up the doors thereof, the locks thereof, and the bars thereof, and a thousand cubits on the wall unto the dung gate."
Nehemiah 11:13
Nehemiah 10:13 - "Hodijah, Bani, Beninu."
Nehemiah 12:13 - "Of Ezra, Meshullam; of Amariah, Jehohanan;"
Nehemiah 7:13 - "The children of Zattu, eight hundred forty and five."
Nehemiah 12:3 - "Shechaniah, Rehum, Meremoth,"
Nehemiah 10:3 - "Pashur, Amariah, Malchijah,"
"Hodijah, Bani, Beninu." - Nehemiah 10:13
"Of Ezra, Meshullam; of Amariah, Jehohanan;" - Nehemiah 12:13
Nehemiah 3:22 - "And after him repaired the priests, the men of the plain."
Nehemiah 13:12 - "Then brought all Judah the tithe of the corn and the new wine and the oil unto the treasuries."
Nehemiah 3:16 - "After him repaired Nehemiah the son of Azbuk, the ruler of the half part of Beth-zur, unto the place over against the sepulchres of David, and to the pool that was made, and unto the house of the mighty."
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."
"Pashur, Amariah, Malchijah," - Nehemiah 10:3
"Shechaniah, Rehum, Meremoth," - Nehemiah 12:3
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 13:24 - "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 13:8 - "And it grieved me sore: therefore I cast forth all the household stuff of Tobiah out of the chamber."
Nehemiah 3:32 - "And between the going up of the corner unto the sheep gate repaired the goldsmiths and the merchants."
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."
Nehemiah 3:5 - "And next unto them the Tekoites repaired; but their nobles put not their necks to the work of their Lord."
"The children of Zattu, eight hundred forty and five." - Nehemiah 7:13
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 3:3 - "But the fish gate did the sons of Hassenaah build, who also laid the beams thereof, and set up the doors thereof, the locks thereof, and the bars thereof."