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Nehemiah 13:31
I also arranged for contributions of wood at the appointed times, and for the firstfruits. Remember me, O my God, with favor.
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — Nehemiah speaks as governor directly to God immediately after detailing his reforms to purify the priesthood and assign Levitical duties (Nehemiah 13:30). He reports his administrative actions regarding temple provisions and closes with a personal appeal.
The words — The phrase זָכְרָה־אֱלֹהַי לְטוֹבָה (za.khe.ra-h- 'e.lo.ha-y le.to.vah) literally translates "remember me, O my God, for good." It concludes the verse's statement about arranging wood offerings at appointed times and contributions for the firstfruits.
The thread — Nehemiah repeats this exact petition in Nehemiah 13:14 and Nehemiah 13:22 following other recorded reforms, and it parallels the communal request in Psalms 106:4.
Why it lands — The text requires readers to recognize that temple operations demand deliberate logistical planning and that human stewardship remains dependent on divine favor. It places administrative accountability alongside a direct, unadorned appeal for God's merciful remembrance.
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The Hebrew words
King James Version
And for the wood offering, at times appointed, and for the firstfruits. Remember me, O my God, for good.
Cross-references
- Nehemiah 13:14 Remember me for this, O my God, and do not blot out my deeds of loving devotion for the house of my God and for its services.
- Nehemiah 13:22 Then I instructed the Levites to purify themselves and guard the gates in order to keep the Sabbath day holy. Remember me for this as well, O my God, and show me mercy according to Your abundant loving devotion.
- Psalms 106:4 Remember me, O LORD, in Your favor to Your people; visit me with Your salvation,
- Nehemiah 10:34 We have cast lots among the priests, Levites, and people for the donation of wood by our families at the appointed times each year. They are to bring it to the house of our God to burn on the altar of the LORD our God, as it is written in the Law.
- Psalms 25:7 Remember not the sins of my youth, nor my rebellious acts; remember me according to Your loving devotion, because of Your goodness, O LORD.
- Psalms 26:8 O LORD, I love the house where You dwell, the place where Your glory resides.
- Luke 23:42 Then he said, “Jesus, remember me when You come into Your kingdom!”