Nehemiah 13:23

In those days also saw I Jews had married wives of Ashdod, of Ammon, of Moab:

— The Restored Word Bible

Context

21 Then I testified against them, and said unto them, Why lodge ye about the wall? if ye do again, I will lay hands on you. From that time forth came they no on the sabbath.

22 And I commanded the Levites that they should cleanse themselves, and they should come keep the gates, to sanctify the sabbath day. Remember me, O my Elohim, this also, and spare me according to the greatness of your mercy.

23 In those days also saw I Jews had married wives of Ashdod, of Ammon, of Moab:

24 And their children spake half in the speech of Ashdod, and could not speak in the Jews' language, but according to the language of each people.

25 And I contended with them, and cursed them, and smote certain of them, and plucked off their hair, and made them swear by Elohim, , Ye shall not give your daughters unto their sons, nor take their daughters unto your sons, or for yourselves.

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