Nehemiah 8:13

Translations

Modern

On the second day of the month, the heads of all the families, along with the priests and Levites, gathered around Ezra the scribe to study the words of the Law.

Traditional

And on the second day were gathered together the chief of the fathers of all the people, the priests, and the Levites, unto Ezra the scribe, even to understand the words of the law.

Literal

And on the second day the heads of the fathers of all the people, the priests, and the Levites, were gathered to Ezra the scribe, even to act wisely concerning the words of the Law.

Latin

Et in die secundo congregati sunt principes familiarum universi populi, sacerdotes et Levitæ, ad Esdram scribam, ut interpretaretur eis verba legis.

Original

Hebrew

English

On the second day of the month, the heads of all the families, along with the priests and Levites, gathered around Ezra the scribe to study the words of the Law.

Notes

Nehemiah 7:73–10:39

This section, possibly from Ezra’s personal memoirs, explains how Ezra’s teaching of God’s law renewed the people's commitment to serve God and follow his instructions. Spiritual revival occurred alongside the civic work of Ezra and Nehemiah.

Theme notes and profiles

Ezra God's Word at the Center

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Luke 19:47–48
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Parallels

Leviticus 23:33–44 Zechariah 14:16–21

People

Ezra: Priest; scribe; led a group of exiles back to Jerusalem Levi: Son of Jacob; progenitor of the Levites

Glossary

Book of Nehemiah Feasts and Festivals of Israel Water Gate Writer

Topics

Feasts: (Instituted by Moses): First and Last Days Were Sabbatic Joy of the Jews, After Hearing, Anew, the Word of God Law: Princes, Priests, and Levites Publicly Taught Levites: Teachers of the Law Month: Ethanim (October): Feasts Held In The Law of Moses: A Means of National Reformation Word of God: To be Read Publicly Worship: The Word of God Read in Public Assemblies

Nehemiah 8:13

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