Nehemiah 12:39
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Nehemiah 12:39 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Nehemiah 12:39 is a verse from the book of Nehemiah in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And from above the gate of Ephraim, and above the old gate, and above the fish gate, and the tower of Hananeel, and the ..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Nehemiah 12:39 — KJV
“And from above the gate of Ephraim, and above the old gate, and above the fish gate, and the tower of Hananeel, and the tower of Meah, even unto the sheep gate: and they stood still in the prison gate.”
— Nehemiah 12:39 (KJV)
Nehemiah 12:39 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 12:39
“Then Eliashib the high priest rose up with his brethren the priests, and they builded the sheep gate; they sanctified it, and set up the doors of it; even unto the tower of Meah they sanctified it, unto the tower of Hananeel.”
Shares key themes with Nehemiah 12:39: gate, tower, hananeel
“Now after this he built a wall without the city of David, on the west side of Gihon, in the valley, even to the entering in at the fish gate, and compassed about Ophel, and raised it up a very great height, and put captains of war in all the fenced cities of Judah. Ophel: or, the tower”
Shares key themes with Nehemiah 12:39: gate, fish, tower
“Behold, the days come, saith the LORD, that the city shall be built to the LORD from the tower of Hananeel unto the gate of the corner.”
Shares key themes with Nehemiah 12:39: gate, old, tower
“And, behold, the LORD stood above it, and said, I am the LORD God of Abraham thy father, and the God of Isaac: the land whereon thou liest, to thee will I give it, and to thy seed;”
Shares key themes with Nehemiah 12:39: above, old, stood
“And, behold, seven other kine came up after them out of the river, ill favoured and leanfleshed; and stood by the other kine upon the brink of the river.”
Shares key themes with Nehemiah 12:39: old, even, stood
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