I sharply reproved those priests to whom the management of these things was committed, for neglect of their duty, and breach of their late solemn promise. Why is the house of God forsaken? you have not only injured men in withholding their dues, but you have occasioned the neglect of God's house and service. I gathered them together to Jerusalem, from their several country possessions, in which they were dispersed. Set them in their place; restored them to the exercise of their office.
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Nehemiah 13:11
11 Then contended I with the rulers, and said, Why is the house of God forsaken? And I gathered them together, and set them in their place.b