Nehemiah 11:20
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Nehemiah 11:20 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Nehemiah 11:20 is a verse from the book of Nehemiah in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And the residue of Israel, of the priests, and the Levites, were in all the cities of Judah, every one in his inheritanc..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Nehemiah 11:20 — KJV
“And the residue of Israel, of the priests, and the Levites, were in all the cities of Judah, every one in his inheritance.”
— Nehemiah 11:20 (KJV)
Nehemiah 11:20 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 11:20
“Now these are the chief of the province that dwelt in Jerusalem: but in the cities of Judah dwelt every one in his possession in their cities, to wit, Israel, the priests, and the Levites, and the Nethinims, and the children of Solomon's servants.”
Shares key themes with Nehemiah 11:20: israel, priests, levites
“And the cities which ye shall give shall be of the possession of the children of Israel: from them that have many ye shall give many; but from them that have few ye shall give few: every one shall give of his cities unto the Levites according to his inheritance which he inheriteth. he...: Heb. they inherit”
Shares key themes with Nehemiah 11:20: israel, levites, cities
“And he gathered together the priests and the Levites, and said to them, Go out unto the cities of Judah, and gather of all Israel money to repair the house of your God from year to year, and see that ye hasten the matter. Howbeit the Levites hastened it not.”
Shares key themes with Nehemiah 11:20: israel, priests, levites
“And David said unto all the congregation of Israel, If it seem good unto you, and that it be of the LORD our God, let us send abroad unto our brethren every where, that are left in all the land of Israel, and with them also to the priests and Levites which are in their cities and suburbs, that they may gather themselves unto us: send...: Heb. break forth and send in their...: Heb. in the cities of their suburbs”
Shares key themes with Nehemiah 11:20: israel, priests, levites
“Also of the sons of Aaron the priests, which were in the fields of the suburbs of their cities, in every several city, the men that were expressed by name, to give portions to all the males among the priests, and to all that were reckoned by genealogies among the Levites.”
Shares key themes with Nehemiah 11:20: priests, levites, cities
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