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Nehemiah 13:6 Cross-References
Explore 7 cross-references for Nehemiah 13:6 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Nehemiah chapter 13 verse 6 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“But in all this time was not I at Jerusalem: for in the two and thirtieth year of Artaxerxes king of Babylon came I unto the king, and after certain days obtained I leave of the king: after: Heb. at the end of days obtained: or, I earnestly requested”
Nehemiah 13:6 (KJV)
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But during all this time I was not in Jerusalem, for in the THIRTY-SECOND year of Artaxerxes [Darius] king of Babylon I had gone to the king. After some time, however, I asked leave from the king, and
Commentary on Nehemiah 13:6
But in all this time was not I at Jerusalem: for in the two and thirtieth year of Artaxerxes king of Babylon came I unto the king, and after certain days obtained I leave of the king: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. This passage demonstrates biblical principles applicable across both testaments—God's sovereignty combined with human responsibility, faith expressed through obe...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Nehemiah 13:6
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“from the twentieth year even to the two and thirtieth year of Artaxerxes the king”
“the people gathered themselves together to Aaron”
“and made obeisance to the king. Then the king listened to them.”
“and had turned the heart of the king of Assyria to them”
“in the twentieth year of Artaxerxes the king”
“his enemy came and sowed darnel weeds{darnel is a weed grass (probably bearded darnel or lolium temulentum) that looks very much like wheat until it is mature”
“If it please the king”