Nehemiah 13:19 Meaning and Explanation
“And it came to pass, that when the gates of Jerusalem began to be dark before the sabbath, I commanded that the gates should be shut, and charged that they should not be opened till after the sabbath: and some of my servants set I at the gates, that there should no burden be brought in on the sabbath day.”
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What Does Nehemiah 13:19 Mean?
To stop the trade, Nehemiah took practical measures. As evening fell before the sabbath, he ordered the gates of Jerusalem shut and kept closed until the sabbath was past, stationing his own servants there so no load could be brought in.
Right intention was joined to wise action. Nehemiah did not merely warn; he built a guard around the holy day to protect it. There is a place for godly resolve that makes obedience easier and removes the occasions of sin, fencing in what is precious so that the gift of God is not lost.
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What does Nehemiah 13:19 mean?
Nehemiah had the city gates shut before the sabbath and posted his servants to keep goods from entering.