Neh 13:19 | MHM | STEP | v. 19-21 : To stop the problem, Nehemiah had the city gates closed before the Sabbath began and did not open them until it ended (Nehemiah 13:19 ). He put his own servants as guards. Merchants who tried to camp outside the city were warned that if they did it again, Nehemiah would take action against them (Nehemiah 13:21 ). This strong stand discouraged further violations.

‏ Nehemiah 13:19

v. 19-21: To stop the problem, Nehemiah had the city gates closed before the Sabbath began and did not open them until it ended (Nehemiah 13:19 ^a). He put his own servants as guards. Merchants who tried to camp outside the city were warned that if they did it again, Nehemiah would take action against them (Nehemiah 13:21 ^b). This strong stand discouraged further violations.