Nehemiah 5:13 meaning and explanation

I also shook out the folds of my robe and said, “May God likewise shake out of His house and possession every man who does not keep this promise. May such a man be shaken out and have nothing!” The whole assembly said, “Amen,” and they praised the LORD. And the people did as they had promised.

Nehemiah 5:13, Berean Standard Bible

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Nehemiah has just confronted wealthy Jews who were charging interest and taking the fields and children of poorer Jews as security during a famine. The nobles and officials agreed to restore what they had seized.

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