Nehemiah 13:31 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

And for the wood offering, at times appointed, and for the firstfruits. Remember me, O my God, for good.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

And for the wood offering at the scheduled times, and for the firstfruits. Remember me, O my God, for good.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

Nehemiah is asking God to remember his faithful work in organizing the temple offerings and to look favorably upon him.

📚 Historical Context

In the Book of Nehemiah, which recounts the efforts to rebuild Jerusalem after the Babylonian exile, Nehemiah served as a governor who implemented reforms to restore proper worship and adherence to the Law of Moses. This verse comes at the end of his narrative, where he ensures that essential offerings, such as the wood for the temple altar fires and the firstfruits of the harvest, are organized and observed at appointed times to sustain the priesthood and sacrifices. Nehemiah concludes by offering a personal prayer, asking God to remember his dedication amidst these reforms.

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