Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Nehemiah 2:17 Cross-References
Explore 16 cross-references for Nehemiah 2:17 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Nehemiah chapter 2 verse 17 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“Then said I unto them, Ye see the distress that we are in, how Jerusalem lieth waste, and the gates thereof are burned with fire: come, and let us build up the wall of Jerusalem, that we be no more a reproach.”
Nehemiah 2:17 (KJV)
Commentary on Nehemiah 2:17
Then said I unto them, Ye see the distress that we are in, how Jerusalem lieth waste, and the gates thereof are burned with fire: come, and let us build up the wall of Jerusalem, that we be no more a reproach.This verse within Nehemiah 2 addresses themes of providence, courage, planning, vision. The narrative shows God's providence in moving the king's heart while honoring Nehemiah's faithful preparation through months of prayer. The construction work (banah, בָּנָה) symbolizes restoring what sin and judgment destroyed. Jerusalem's wall (chomah, חוֹמָה) provided security, dignity, and testimon...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Nehemiah 2:17
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“in the sight of all that pass by.”
“and make firm the feeble knees.”
“a scoffing and derision to those who are around us.”
“because of all the daughters of my city.”
“The remnant who are left of the captivity there in the province are in great affliction and reproach: the wall of Jerusalem also is broken down”
“Thou hast made us as the offscouring and refuse in the midst of the people.”
“and are defiled in your idols which you have made; and you have caused your days to draw near”
“he has not withdrawn his hand from destroying; He has made the rampart and wall to lament; they languish together.”
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“and has not pitied: He has thrown down in his wrath the strongholds of the daughter of Judah; He has brought them down to the ground; he has profaned the kingdom and the princes of it.”