Nehemiah 13:2
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King James Version (modern wording)
Because they met not the children of Israel with bread and with water, but hired Balaam against them, that he should curse them: nevertheless our God turned the curse into a blessing.
Nehemiah 13:2 (KJV)
American Standard Version
because they met not the children of Israel with bread and with water, but hired Balaam against them, to curse them: howbeit our God turned the curse into a blessing.
Nehemiah 13:2 (ASV)
Berean Standard Bible
because they had not met the Israelites with food and water, but had hired Balaam to call down a curse against them (although our God had turned the curse into a blessing).
Nehemiah 13:2 (BSB)
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What does Nehemiah 13:2 say?
Nehemiah 13:2 in modern King James wording reads: "Because they met not the children of Israel with bread and with water, but hired Balaam against them, that he should curse them: nevertheless our God turned the curse into a blessing."
Where is Nehemiah 13:2 found in the Bible?
Nehemiah 13:2 is verse 2 of chapter 13 of the book of Nehemiah, in the Old Testament. Nehemiah has 13 chapters.
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