Nehemiah 13

Upon returning to Jerusalem after an absence, Nehemiah discovers that the people have broken their covenant vows and implements sweeping reforms: he removes Tobiah the Ammonite from the temple, restores the Levites' support through proper tithing, enforces Sabbath observance by preventing commerce on the holy day, and addresses intermarriage with foreign women through confrontation and curses.[1][2][3] These reforms address the spiritual and moral compromise that had occurred during his absence, purifying the priesthood, restoring temple service, and reestablishing the people's commitment to YHWH's commandments.[1][3]