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Nehemiah 2:3 Cross-References
Explore 13 cross-references for Nehemiah 2:3 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Nehemiah chapter 2 verse 3 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“And said unto the king, Let the king live for ever: why should not my countenance be sad, when the city, the place of my fathers' sepulchres, lieth waste, and the gates thereof are consumed with fire?”
Nehemiah 2:3 (KJV)
Commentary on Nehemiah 2:3
And said unto the king, Let the king live for ever: why should not my countenance be sad, when the city, the place of my fathers' sepulchres, lieth waste, and the gates thereof are consumed with fire?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. City gates were strategic both defensively and administratively, controlling access and serving as centers of commerce and justice. This passage demonstrates biblical principl...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Nehemiah 2:3
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“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”
“O king”
“and did obeisance to the king”
“If I do not remember thee”
“O king”
“and he reigned in Jerusalem eight years: and he departed without being desired; and they buried him in the city of David”
“O king”
“her prophets find no vision from Yahweh.”
“and they buried him in the ascent of the tombs of the sons of David: and all Judah and the inhabitants of Jerusalem did him honor at his death. Manasseh his son reigned in his place.”
“and said thus to him”