Nehemiah 13:20-22

Tree of Life Version

²⁰ Once or twice the traders and those selling all kinds of merchandise camped outside Jerusalem. ²¹ But I warned them and said to them, “Why are you camping next to the wall? If you do so again, I will lay hands on you.” From that time they no longer came on the Shabbat.

²² Then I commanded the Levites to purify themselves, and to come and guard the gates in order to sanctify Yom Shabbat. Remember this also on my behalf, O my God, and have compassion on me according to the greatness of your lovingkindness.