Nehemiah 13:1-3 NLT,NIV,ESV

Expositor's Bible Commentary - Nehemiah 13:1-31

THE RIGOUR OF THE REFORMERNehemiah 13:1-31THERE is no finality in history. The chapter, that seems to be rounded off with a perfect conclusion always leaves room for an appendix, which in its turn may serve as an introduction to another chapter. Ezra’s and Nehemiah’s work seemed to have reached its climax in the happy scene of the dedication of the walls. All difficulties had vanished; the new order had been. greeted with widespread enthusiasm; the future promised to be smooth and prosperous.... read more

Arno Clemens Gaebelein

Arno Gaebelein's Annotated Bible - Nehemiah 13:1-31

CHAPTER 13 1. The separation of the mixed multitude (Nehemiah 13:1-3 ) 2. The unholy alliance repudiated (Nehemiah 13:4-9 ) 3. Nehemiah’s action in behalf of the Levites and singers (Nehemiah 13:10-14 ) 4. Provision for Sabbath observance (Nehemiah 13:15-22 ) 5. Nehemiah’s protest (Nehemiah 13:23-29 ) 6. His own testimony as to his work (Nehemiah 13:30-31 ) Nehemiah 13:1-3 . “On that day” does not mean the same day when the wall had been dedicated. It was a considerable time later,... read more

John Calvin

Geneva Study Bible - Nehemiah 13:3

13:3 Now it came to pass, when they had heard the law, that they separated from Israel {a} all the mixed multitude.(a) That is, all who had joined in unlawful marriage and also those with whom God had forbidden them to mingle with. read more

L.M. Grant

L. M. Grant's Commentary on the Bible - Nehemiah 13:1-31

SEPARATION FROM MIXTURE (vv. 1-3) At this same time, of which chapter 12:27-47 speaks, they read in the Book of Moses that no Ammonite or Moabite should ever come into the assembly of God, because of their hostility against Israel at the first (Deuteronomy 23:3-4). They had even hired Balaam to curse Israel, which curse God changed into a blessing. However, the Jews now acted on this instruction and separated themselves from the mixed multitude. Mixtures of believers and unbelievers are also... read more

James Gray

James Gray's Concise Bible Commentary - Nehemiah 13:1-31

INTERNAL REGULATIONS A NEW GENEALOGICAL RECORD (Nehemiah 7:0 ) The need for this assignment of duty to the two men named (Nehemiah 7:2 ), is not apparent unless Nehemiah contemplated a return to Persia. Later it will be seen that such return took place, but whether at this time or not, is not clear. To “fear God above many,” as Hananiah did, is a great commendation. It was customary to open the gates of a city at sunrise, but to do so in this case before the inhabitants were well awake and... read more

Joseph Parker

The People's Bible by Joseph Parker - Nehemiah 13:1-31

Chapter 13 1. On that day they read [ Heb. there was read] in the book of Moses [Numbers 22:5 ; Deu 23:3 ] in the audience [ Heb. ears] of the people; and therein was found written, that the Ammonite and the Moabite should not come into the congregation of God for ever; 2. Because 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 [see Numbers 23:7-11 ; Num 24:3-19 ]. 3. Now... read more

Robert Hawker

Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary - Nehemiah 13:1

We here arrive to the close of Nehemiah's wise and pious government. The chapter relates several interesting circumstances. Nehemiah had returned to his master at Persia; and as it should seem, was permitted to visit Jerusalem a second time. He reforms certain abuses crept in during his absence; and particularly restores the sabbath to its original Sanctity. read more

Robert Hawker

Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary - Nehemiah 13:1-3

The history of Moab's conduct to Israel, and the vile attempt of Balaam, we have Numbers 22:23-24 . And the Lord's commands in consequence we have Deuteronomy 23:3-5 . But added to these, the prohibition of alliances with the people of the land was among the distinguishing features of the Lord's covenant. God's people were to dwell alone, and not to be reckoned among the nations. Oh! how precious and blessed is it in all this to eye Jesus. I must not dismiss these verses without first taking... read more

George Haydock

George Haydock's Catholic Bible Commentary - Nehemiah 13:1

That day, is often used for an indefinite time. (Haydock) --- It is not probable that all this happened when the walls were dedicated. After that event, Nehemias rather went to court, and remained there about ten years. During his absence, many abuses crept in, which he endeavoured to remedy, (ver. 7.) perhaps on the solemn day of tabernacles, when the law had been read. --- Ever, (Deuteronomy xxiii. 3.) so as to marry. (Calmet) read more