31. And as soon as the sacrifice was consumed, then Nehemiah commanded to pour on great stones the water that was left.
32. And when this was done, a flame was kindled; but when the light from the altar shone over against it, all was consumed.
33. And when the matter became known, and it was told the king of the Persians, that, in the place where the priests that were led away had hid the fire, there appeared the water, wherewith also Nehemiah and they that were with him purified the sacrifice,
34. then the king, inclosing the place, made it sacred, after he had proved the matter.
35. And when the king would show favor to any, he would take from them many presents and give them some of this water.
36. And Nehemiah and they that were with him called this thing Nephthar, which is by interpretation, Cleansing; but most men call it Nephthai.