Nehemiah 13:1
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Nehemiah 13:1 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Nehemiah 13:1 is a verse from the book of Nehemiah in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "On that day they read in the book of Moses in the audience of the people; and therein was found written, that the Ammoni..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Nehemiah 13:1 — KJV
“On that day they read in the book of Moses in the audience of the people; and therein was found written, that the Ammonite and the Moabite should not come into the congregation of God for ever; they...: Heb. there was read audience: Heb. ears”
— Nehemiah 13:1 (KJV)
Nehemiah 13:1 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 13:1
“And the king went up into the house of the LORD, and all the men of Judah and all the inhabitants of Jerusalem with him, and the priests, and the prophets, and all the people, both small and great: and he read in their ears all the words of the book of the covenant which was found in the house of the LORD. both...: Heb. from small even unto great”
Shares key themes with Nehemiah 13:1: read, book, people
“And the king went up into the house of the LORD, and all the men of Judah, and the inhabitants of Jerusalem, and the priests, and the Levites, and all the people, great and small: and he read in their ears all the words of the book of the covenant that was found in the house of the LORD. great...: Heb. from great even to small”
Shares key themes with Nehemiah 13:1: read, book, people
“And he read therein before the street that was before the water gate from the morning until midday, before the men and the women, and those that could understand; and the ears of all the people were attentive unto the book of the law. from...: Heb. from the light”
Shares key themes with Nehemiah 13:1: day, read, book
“Then said the LORD unto Moses, Behold, I will rain bread from heaven for you; and the people shall go out and gather a certain rate every day, that I may prove them, whether they will walk in my law, or no. a certain...: Heb. the portion of a day in his day”
Shares key themes with Nehemiah 13:1: day, read, moses
“And that whosoever would not come within three days, according to the counsel of the princes and the elders, all his substance should be forfeited, and himself separated from the congregation of those that had been carried away. forfeited: Heb. devoted”
Shares key themes with Nehemiah 13:1: day, should, come
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