Nehemiah 7:3

Nehemiah 7:3 in 6 English translations. Each links through to the full chapter for context.

New International Version (NIV)

3I said to them, “The gates of Jerusalem are not to be opened until the sun is hot. While the gatekeepers are still on duty, have them shut the doors and bar them. Also appoint residents of Jerusalem as guards, some at their posts and some near their own houses.”

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New American Standard Bible - NASB (NASB2020)

3Then I said to them, “The gates of Jerusalem are not to be opened until the sun is hot, and while they are standing guard, the gatekeepers are to 7:3 Lit shut the doors and boltkeep the doors shut and bolted. Also appoint guards from the inhabitants of Jerusalem, each at his post, and each in front of his own house.”

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New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)

3Then I said to them, “Do not let the gates of Jerusalem be opened until the sun is hot, and while they are standing guard, let them shut and bolt the doors. Also appoint guards from the inhabitants of Jerusalem, each at his post, and each in front of his own house.”

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Amplified Bible (AMP)

3I said to them, “Do not let the gates of Jerusalem be opened until the 7:3 Under normal conditions the city gates were open from sunrise to sunset. Because of security concerns the hours these gates were open was limited.sun is hot; and while the watchmen are still standing guard, have them shut and bar the doors. Appoint guards from the residents of Jerusalem, each at his post [on the wall], and each in front of his own house.”

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

3And 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.”

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New International Reader’s Version (NIrV)

3I said to Hanani and Hananiah, “Don’t open the gates of Jerusalem until the hottest time of the day. Tell the men who guard the gates to shut them before they go off duty. Make sure they lock them up tight. Also appoint as guards some people who live in Jerusalem. Station some of them at their appointed places. Station others near their own homes.”

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