Nehemiah 12:37
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Nehemiah 12:37 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Nehemiah 12:37 is a verse from the book of Nehemiah in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And at the fountain gate, which was over against them, they went up by the stairs of the city of David, at the going up ..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Nehemiah 12:37 — KJV
“And at the fountain gate, which was over against them, they went up by the stairs of the city of David, at the going up of the wall, above the house of David, even unto the water gate eastward.”
— Nehemiah 12:37 (KJV)
Nehemiah 12:37 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 12:37
“But the gate of the fountain repaired Shallun the son of Colhozeh, the ruler of part of Mizpah; he built it, and covered it, and set up the doors thereof, the locks thereof, and the bars thereof, and the wall of the pool of Siloah by the king's garden, and unto the stairs that go down from the city of David.”
Shares key themes with Nehemiah 12:37: fountain, gate, over
“That the waters which came down from above stood and rose up upon an heap very far from the city Adam, that is beside Zaretan: and those that came down toward the sea of the plain, even the salt sea, failed, and were cut off: and the people passed over right against Jericho.”
Shares key themes with Nehemiah 12:37: over, against, city
“The matter is not so: but a man of mount Ephraim, Sheba the son of Bichri by name, hath lifted up his hand against the king, even against David: deliver him only, and I will depart from the city. And the woman said unto Joab, Behold, his head shall be thrown to thee over the wall. by name: Heb. by his name”
Shares key themes with Nehemiah 12:37: over, against, city
“And it came to pass, after they were departed, that they came up out of the well, and went and told king David, and said unto David, Arise, and pass quickly over the water: for thus hath Ahithophel counselled against you.”
Shares key themes with Nehemiah 12:37: over, against, went
“And David sat between the two gates: and the watchman went up to the roof over the gate unto the wall, and lifted up his eyes, and looked, and behold a man running alone.”
Shares key themes with Nehemiah 12:37: gate, over, went
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