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Nehemiah 2:8 Cross-References
Explore 15 cross-references for Nehemiah 2:8 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Nehemiah chapter 2 verse 8 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“And a letter unto Asaph the keeper of the king's forest, that he may give me timber to make beams for the gates of the palace which appertained to the house, and for the wall of the city, and for the house that I shall enter into. And the king granted me, according to the good hand of my God upon me.”
Nehemiah 2:8 (KJV)
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Commentary on Nehemiah 2:8
And a letter unto Asaph the keeper of the king's forest, that he may give me timber to make beams for the gates of the palace which appertained to the house, and for the wall of the city, and for the house that I shall enter into. And the king granted me, according to the good hand of my God upon me.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. Jerusalem's wall (chomah, חוֹמָה) provided security, dignity, and testimon...
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Cross-References for Nehemiah 2:8
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“which Yahweh”
“and your heart shall rejoice”
“and Hananiah the governor of the castle”
“Now God had brought Daniel into favour and tender love with the prince of the eunuchs.”
“You see the evil case that we are in”
“Your name will no longer be called Jacob, but Israel; for you have fought with God and with men, and have prevailed.”
“and they did not make them cease”
“and had turned the heart of the king of Assyria to them”
“who puts the same earnest care for you into the heart of Titus.”
“The king's heart is in the hand of the LORD”