Nehemiah 12:9
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Nehemiah 12:9 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Nehemiah 12:9 is a verse from the book of Nehemiah in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "Also Bakbukiah and Unni, their brethren, were over against them in the watches." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Nehemiah 12:9 — KJV
“Also Bakbukiah and Unni, their brethren, were over against them in the watches.”
— Nehemiah 12:9 (KJV)
Nehemiah 12:9 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 12:9
“And Mikloth begat Shimeah. And these also dwelt with their brethren in Jerusalem, over against them. Shimeah: or, Shimeam”
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“And Mikloth begat Shimeam. And they also dwelt with their brethren at Jerusalem, over against their brethren.”
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“Moreover the children of Ammon passed over Jordan to fight also against Judah, and against Benjamin, and against the house of Ephraim; so that Israel was sore distressed.”
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“But the man would not tarry that night, but he rose up and departed, and came over against Jebus, which is Jerusalem; and there were with him two asses saddled, his concubine also was with him. over against: Heb. to over against”
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“If ye will fear the LORD, and serve him, and obey his voice, and not rebel against the commandment of the LORD, then shall both ye and also the king that reigneth over you continue following the LORD your God: commandment: Heb. mouth continue...: Heb. be after”
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