Nehemiah 13:19

Modern English Version

As the gates of Jerusalem began to cast the evening shadow before the Sabbath, I commanded that the gates should be shut, and charged that they should not be opened until after the Sabbath. Some of my servants I stationed at the gates so that there would be no loads brought in on the Sabbath day.

Cross References

Nehemiah 13:20

Once or twice the merchants and sellers of all kind of merchandise lodged outside Jerusalem.

Nehemiah 7:3

I said to them, “The gates of Jerusalem should not be opened until the sun is hot. Until guards are posted, the doors should be closed and bolted. Likewise, appoint guards from Jerusalem’s inhabitants—each at his post, across from his own house.”

Leviticus 23:22

When you reap the harvest of your land, you shall not reap your field up to the edge, nor shall you gather any gleaning of your harvest. You shall leave them to the poor and to the foreigner: I am the Lord your God.

Leviticus 23:32

It shall be to you a sabbath of complete rest, and you shall afflict your souls. On the ninth day of the month starting at the evening, from evening to evening, you shall celebrate your sabbath.

John 5:10

The Jews therefore said to him who was cured, “It is the Sabbath day. It is not lawful for you to carry your bed.”