Nehemiah 11:24
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Nehemiah 11:24 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Nehemiah 11:24 is a verse from the book of Nehemiah in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And Pethahiah the son of Meshezabeel, of the children of Zerah the son of Judah, was at the king's hand in all matters c..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Nehemiah 11:24 — KJV
“And Pethahiah the son of Meshezabeel, of the children of Zerah the son of Judah, was at the king's hand in all matters concerning the people. Zerah: also called, Zarah”
— Nehemiah 11:24 (KJV)
Nehemiah 11:24 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 11:24
“But the children of Israel committed a trespass in the accursed thing: for Achan, the son of Carmi, the son of Zabdi, the son of Zerah, of the tribe of Judah, took of the accursed thing: and the anger of the LORD was kindled against the children of Israel. Achan: also called, Achar Zabdi: also called, Zimri”
Shares key themes with Nehemiah 11:24: son, children, zerah
“Therefore now let your hands be strengthened, and be ye valiant: for your master Saul is dead, and also the house of Judah have anointed me king over them. be ye...: Heb. be ye the sons of valour”
Shares key themes with Nehemiah 11:24: son, judah, king
“Then Toi sent Joram his son unto king David, to salute him, and to bless him, because he had fought against Hadadezer, and smitten him: for Hadadezer had wars with Toi. And Joram brought with him vessels of silver, and vessels of gold, and vessels of brass: Joram: also called, Hadoram salute...: Heb. ask him of peace had wars...: Heb. was a man of wars with brought...: Heb. in his hand were”
Shares key themes with Nehemiah 11:24: son, king, hand
“And David sent forth a third part of the people under the hand of Joab, and a third part under the hand of Abishai the son of Zeruiah, Joab's brother, and a third part under the hand of Ittai the Gittite. And the king said unto the people, I will surely go forth with you myself also.”
Shares key themes with Nehemiah 11:24: son, king, hand
“And all the people of Judah took Azariah, which was sixteen years old, and made him king instead of his father Amaziah. Azariah: also called, Uzziah”
Shares key themes with Nehemiah 11:24: judah, king, people
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