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Nehemiah 13:19 Cross-References
Explore 5 cross-references for Nehemiah 13:19 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Nehemiah chapter 13 verse 19 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“And it came to pass, that when the gates of Jerusalem began to be dark before the sabbath, I commanded that the gates should be shut, and charged that they should not be opened till after the sabbath: and some of my servants set I at the gates, that there should no burden be brought in on the sabbath day.”
Nehemiah 13:19 (KJV)
Commentary on Nehemiah 13:19
And it came to pass, that when the gates of Jerusalem began to be dark before the sabbath, I commanded that the gates should be shut, and charged that they should not be opened till after the sabbath: and some of my servants set I at the gates, that there should no burden be brought in on the sabbath day.This verse within Nehemiah 13 addresses themes of reform, confronting compromise, vigilance, finishing well. Nehemiah's return from Persia reveals backsliding, requiring renewed reforms in areas previously addressed—showing constant vigilance's necessity. City gates were strategic both defensi...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Nehemiah 13:19
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“and you shall deny yourselves. In the ninth day of the month at evening”
“that soul shall be cut off from among his people.”
“and stand in the gate of the children of the people”
“And when ye reap the harvest of your land”
“Don't let the gates of Jerusalem be opened until the sun be hot; and while they stand [on guard]”