Nehemiah 11:11
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Nehemiah 11:11 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Nehemiah 11:11 is a verse from the book of Nehemiah in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "Seraiah the son of Hilkiah, the son of Meshullam, the son of Zadok, the son of Meraioth, the son of Ahitub, was the rule..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Nehemiah 11:11 — KJV
“Seraiah the son of Hilkiah, the son of Meshullam, the son of Zadok, the son of Meraioth, the son of Ahitub, was the ruler of the house of God.”
— Nehemiah 11:11 (KJV)
Nehemiah 11:11 in Context — About the Book of Nehemiah
Nehemiah is the Bible's project-management masterclass soaked in prayer. A royal cupbearer hears Jerusalem's walls are rubble, weeps, fasts, prays — then rebuilds them in fifty-two days despite ridicule and threats. Every chapter shows prayer and practical action working as one.
Cross-References for Nehemiah 11:11
“And Azariah the son of Hilkiah, the son of Meshullam, the son of Zadok, the son of Meraioth, the son of Ahitub, the ruler of the house of God; Azariah: also called, Seraiah”
Shares key themes with Nehemiah 11:11: seraiah, son, hilkiah
“And Zadok the son of Ahitub, and Ahimelech the son of Abiathar, were the priests; and Seraiah was the scribe; scribe: or, secretary”
Shares key themes with Nehemiah 11:11: seraiah, son, zadok
“And Zadok the son of Ahitub, and Abimelech the son of Abiathar, were the priests; and Shavsha was scribe; Abimelech: also called, Ahimelech Shavsha: also called Seraiah or Shisha”
Shares key themes with Nehemiah 11:11: seraiah, son, zadok
“Howbeit the LORD God of Israel chose me before all the house of my father to be king over Israel for ever: for he hath chosen Judah to be the ruler; and of the house of Judah, the house of my father; and among the sons of my father he liked me to make me king over all Israel:”
Shares key themes with Nehemiah 11:11: son, ruler, house
“And his princes gave willingly unto the people, to the priests, and to the Levites: Hilkiah and Zechariah and Jehiel, rulers of the house of God, gave unto the priests for the passover offerings two thousand and six hundred small cattle, and three hundred oxen. gave willingly: Heb. offered, etc”
Shares key themes with Nehemiah 11:11: hilkiah, ruler, house
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