Nehemiah 12:42
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Nehemiah 12:42 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Nehemiah 12:42 is a verse from the book of Nehemiah in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And Maaseiah, and Shemaiah, and Eleazar, and Uzzi, and Jehohanan, and Malchijah, and Elam, and Ezer. And the singers san..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Nehemiah 12:42 — KJV
“And Maaseiah, and Shemaiah, and Eleazar, and Uzzi, and Jehohanan, and Malchijah, and Elam, and Ezer. And the singers sang loud, with Jezrahiah their overseer. sang...: Heb. made their voice to be heard”
— Nehemiah 12:42 (KJV)
Nehemiah 12:42 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 12:42
“And he wept aloud: and the Egyptians and the house of Pharaoh heard. wept...: Heb. gave forth his voice in weeping”
Shares key themes with Nehemiah 12:42: loud, heb, voice
“It came even to pass, as the trumpeters and singers were as one, to make one sound to be heard in praising and thanking the LORD; and when they lifted up their voice with the trumpets and cymbals and instruments of musick, and praised the LORD, saying, For he is good; for his mercy endureth for ever: that then the house was filled with a cloud, even the house of the LORD;”
Shares key themes with Nehemiah 12:42: singers, loud, voice
“And they heard the voice of the LORD God walking in the garden in the cool of the day: and Adam and his wife hid themselves from the presence of the LORD God amongst the trees of the garden. cool: Heb. wind”
Shares key themes with Nehemiah 12:42: heb, voice, heard
“That she called unto the men of her house, and spake unto them, saying, See, he hath brought in an Hebrew unto us to mock us; he came in unto me to lie with me, and I cried with a loud voice: loud: Heb. great”
Shares key themes with Nehemiah 12:42: loud, heb, voice
“And the LORD spake unto you out of the midst of the fire: ye heard the voice of the words, but saw no similitude; only ye heard a voice. only...: Heb. save a voice”
Shares key themes with Nehemiah 12:42: heb, voice, heard
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