Nehemiah 11:17
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Nehemiah 11:17 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Nehemiah 11:17 is a verse from the book of Nehemiah in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And Mattaniah the son of Micha, the son of Zabdi, the son of Asaph, was the principal to begin the thanksgiving in praye..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Nehemiah 11:17 — KJV
“And Mattaniah the son of Micha, the son of Zabdi, the son of Asaph, was the principal to begin the thanksgiving in prayer: and Bakbukiah the second among his brethren, and Abda the son of Shammua, the son of Galal, the son of Jeduthun.”
— Nehemiah 11:17 (KJV)
Nehemiah 11:17 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 11:17
“And Bakbakkar, Heresh, and Galal, and Mattaniah the son of Micah, the son of Zichri, the son of Asaph;”
Shares key themes with Nehemiah 11:17: mattaniah, son, asaph
“Now the first lot came forth for Asaph to Joseph: the second to Gedaliah, who with his brethren and sons were twelve:”
Shares key themes with Nehemiah 11:17: son, asaph, second
“Also the Levites which were the singers, all of them of Asaph, of Heman, of Jeduthun, with their sons and their brethren, being arrayed in white linen, having cymbals and psalteries and harps, stood at the east end of the altar, and with them an hundred and twenty priests sounding with trumpets:)”
Shares key themes with Nehemiah 11:17: son, asaph, brethren
“And the singers the sons of Asaph were in their place, according to the commandment of David, and Asaph, and Heman, and Jeduthun the king's seer; and the porters waited at every gate; they might not depart from their service; for their brethren the Levites prepared for them. place: Heb. station”
Shares key themes with Nehemiah 11:17: son, asaph, brethren
“The overseer also of the Levites at Jerusalem was Uzzi the son of Bani, the son of Hashabiah, the son of Mattaniah, the son of Micha. Of the sons of Asaph, the singers were over the business of the house of God.”
Shares key themes with Nehemiah 11:17: mattaniah, son, micha
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