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On that day they read in the book of Moses in the hearing of the people; and it was found written in it that an Ammonite and a Moabite should not enter into the assembly of God forever,
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Verse 1. That day, is often used for an indefinite time. Bible.—It is not probable that all this happened when the walls were dedicated. After that event, Nehemias rather went to court, and remained there about ten years. During his absence, many abuses crept in, which he endeavoured to remedy, (verse 7) perhaps on the solemn day of tabernacles, when the law had been read.—Ever, (Deuteronomy 23:3) so as to marry. Calmet.
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