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Nehemiah 11:17 Cross-References
Explore 10 cross-references for Nehemiah 11:17 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Nehemiah chapter 11 verse 17 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“And Mattaniah the son of Micha, the son of Zabdi, the son of Asaph, was the principal to begin the thanksgiving in prayer: and Bakbukiah the second among his brethren, and Abda the son of Shammua, the son of Galal, the son of Jeduthun.”
Nehemiah 11:17 (KJV)
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Commentary on Nehemiah 11:17
And Mattaniah the son of Micha, the son of Zabdi, the son of Asaph, was the principal to begin the thanksgiving in prayer: and Bakbukiah the second among his brethren, and Abda the son of Shammua, the son of Galal, the son of Jeduthun.This verse within Nehemiah 11 addresses themes of sacrifice, community building, strategic living. Repopulating Jerusalem required sacrifice—willingness to leave comfortable situations to strengthen the covenant community. The Hebrew palal (פָּלַל) for prayer indicates intercession and petition, emphasizing dependence on God. This passage demonstrates biblical pr...
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Cross-References for Nehemiah 11:17
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“Heresh”
“David and the captains of the army set apart for the service certain of the sons of Asaph”
“Sherebiah”
“Binnui”
“and appointed two great companies who gave thanks and went in procession. [One went] on the right hand on the wall toward the dung gate;”
“and Bakbukiah”
“Pray without ceasing.”
“and the rest who were chosen”
“and to celebrate and to thank and praise Yahweh”
“but in everything”