Nehemiah 10:32-34

Expanded Bible

³² We ·will be responsible for [accept the obligation of] the commands to pay for the service of the ·Temple [^Lhouse] of our God. We will give ·an eighth of an ounce [^Lone third of a shekel] of silver each year. ³³ It is for the ·bread that is set out on the table [Bread of Presence; ^Tshowbread; Ex. 25:30; ^Cbread continually on a table in the Temple as an offering to God]; the regular grain [^Lgift; tribute] offerings [Lev. 2:1] and burnt offerings [Lev. 1:1–17]; the offerings on the Sabbaths, New Moon festivals, and ·special feasts [appointed festivals]; the ·holy [sacred] offerings; the ·sin [or purification] offerings [Lev. 4:3] to make ·Israel right with God [atonement for Israel]; and for the ·work [duties] of the ·Temple [^Lhouse] of our God.

³⁴ We, the priests, the Levites, and the people, have ·thrown [cast] lots to decide at what time of year each family must ·bring [offer; supply] wood to the ·Temple [^Lhouse]. The wood is for burning on the altar of the Lord our God, and we will do this as it is written in the ·Teachings [Laws; Instructions; ^LTorah].