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A priest reads the Torah as the assembly respectfully separates foreign visitors from its worshiping congregation.
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Nehemiah 13:1-3

The Assembly Listens

Remember Me for Good · Nehemiah 13

Story guide: Hearing the Law, Israel removes the mixed multitude from the covenant assembly.

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1On that day the Book of Moses was read in the hearing of the people, and it was found written in it that no Ammonite or Moabite should ever enter the assembly of God.

2because they did not meet the sons of Israel with bread and water, and hired Balaam against them to curse them, but our God turned the curse into a blessing.

3And when they heard the law, they separated from Israel all the mixed multitude.

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