Nehemia 7:64

7:64 They searched for their records in the genealogical materials, but none were found. They were therefore excluded ¹  from the priesthood.

Nehemia 8:12

8:12 So all the people departed to eat and drink and to share their food ²  with others ³  and to enjoy tremendous joy, ⁴  for they had gained insight in the matters that had been made known to them.

Nehemia 13:1

Further Reforms by Nehemiah

13:1 On that day the book of Moses was read aloud in the hearing ⁵  of the people. They found ⁶  written in it that no Ammonite or Moabite may ever enter the assembly of God,

[7:64]  ¹ tn Heb “they were desecrated.”

[8:12]  ² tn Heb “to send portions.”

[8:12]  ³ tn The Hebrew text does not include the phrase “with others” but it has been supplied in the translation for clarity.

[8:12]  ⁴ tn Heb “to make great joy.”

[13:1]  ⁵ tn Heb “ears.”

[13:1]  ⁶ tn Heb “it was found.” The Hebrew verb is passive.