Nehemiah 11:16
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Nehemiah 11:16 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Nehemiah 11:16 is a verse from the book of Nehemiah in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And Shabbethai and Jozabad, of the chief of the Levites, had the oversight of the outward business of the house of God. ..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Nehemiah 11:16 — KJV
“And Shabbethai and Jozabad, of the chief of the Levites, had the oversight of the outward business of the house of God. had...: Heb. were over”
— Nehemiah 11:16 (KJV)
Nehemiah 11:16 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 11:16
“For these Levites, the four chief porters, were in their set office, and were over the chambers and treasuries of the house of God. set...: or, trust chambers: or, storehouses”
Shares key themes with Nehemiah 11:16: chief, levites, house
“And of the Levites, Ahijah was over the treasures of the house of God, and over the treasures of the dedicated things. dedicated...: Heb. holy things”
Shares key themes with Nehemiah 11:16: levites, house, god
“And, behold, Amariah the chief priest is over you in all matters of the LORD; and Zebadiah the son of Ishmael, the ruler of the house of Judah, for all the king's matters: also the Levites shall be officers before you. Deal courageously, and the LORD shall be with the good. Deal...: Heb. Take courage and do”
Shares key themes with Nehemiah 11:16: chief, levites, house
“And Jehiel, and Azaziah, and Nahath, and Asahel, and Jerimoth, and Jozabad, and Eliel, and Ismachiah, and Mahath, and Benaiah, were overseers under the hand of Cononiah and Shimei his brother, at the commandment of Hezekiah the king, and Azariah the ruler of the house of God. under...: Heb. at the hand”
Shares key themes with Nehemiah 11:16: jozabad, house, god
“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 11:16: levites, house, god
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