Nehemiah 13:7

And I came to Jerusalem, and understood of the evil that Eliashib did for Tobiah, in preparing him a chamber in the courts of the house of God.

Cross-reference

Nehemiah 13:1 reads the law barring Ammonites; Nehemiah 13:7 shows Tobiah the Ammonite in the temple—direct violation.

Nehemiah 13:5 Historical context

Nehemiah 13:5 explains that Eliashib had prepared this chamber for Tobiah where offerings were stored, revealing the misuse of sacred space.

Nehemiah 13:4 Historical context

Nehemiah 13:4 reveals Eliashib was related to Tobiah and appointed over the chambers, explaining his motive.

Nehemiah 12:10 Historical context

Nehemiah 12:10 gives the genealogy showing Eliashib as high priest, providing background on who committed this offense.

Matthew 21:12 shows Jesus driving out merchants from the temple — both Nehemiah and Christ cleanse God's house from corruption.

Matthew 21:13 Related theme

Matthew 21:13 quotes Jesus saying the temple is a house of prayer, not a den — echoing Nehemiah's outrage at misuse.

Ezra 9:1 Related theme

Ezra 9:1 describes intermarriage with foreign peoples; Nehemiah 13:7 exposes a foreigner in the temple—both address defilement from outsiders.

Lamentations 1:10 Related theme

Lamentations 1:10 describes enemies entering the sanctuary — a similar defilement as Tobiah the Ammonite in the temple.

Acts 21:28 Related theme

Acts 21:28 describes the accusation of Paul bringing Greeks into the temple — similar issue of foreigners defiling sacred space.