Nehemiah 7:3
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King James Version (modern wording)
And I said unto them, Let not the gates of Jerusalem be opened until the sun be hot; and while they stand by, let them shut the doors, and bar them: and appoint watches of the inhabitants of Jerusalem, every one in his watch, and every one to be opposite to his house.
Nehemiah 7:3 (KJV)
American Standard Version
And I said unto them, Let not the gates of Jerusalem be opened until the sun be hot; and while they stand on guard, let them shut the doors, and bar ye them: and appoint watches of the inhabitants of Jerusalem, every one in his watch, and every one to be over against his house.
Nehemiah 7:3 (ASV)
Berean Standard Bible
And I told them, “Do not open the gates of Jerusalem until the sun is hot. While the guards are on duty, keep the doors shut and securely fastened. And appoint the residents of Jerusalem as guards, some at their posts and some at their own homes.”
Nehemiah 7:3 (BSB)
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What does Nehemiah 7:3 say?
Nehemiah 7:3 in modern King James wording reads: "And I said unto them, Let not the gates of Jerusalem be opened until the sun be hot; and while they stand by, let them shut the doors, and bar them: and appoint watches of the inhabitants of Jerusalem, every one in his watch, and every one to be opposite to his house."
Where is Nehemiah 7:3 found in the Bible?
Nehemiah 7:3 is verse 3 of chapter 7 of the book of Nehemiah, in the Old Testament. Nehemiah has 13 chapters.
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