Nehemiah 13:19
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Nehemiah 13:19 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Nehemiah 13:19 is a verse from the book of Nehemiah in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And it came to pass, that when the gates of Jerusalem began to be dark before the sabbath, I commanded that the gates sh..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Nehemiah 13:19 — KJV
“And it came to pass, that when the gates of Jerusalem began to be dark before the sabbath, I commanded that the gates should be shut, and charged that they should not be opened till after the sabbath: and some of my servants set I at the gates, that there should no burden be brought in on the sabbath day.”
— Nehemiah 13:19 (KJV)
Nehemiah 13:19 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 13:19
“And it came to pass, after the year was expired, at the time when kings go forth to battle, that David sent Joab, and his servants with him, and all Israel; and they destroyed the children of Ammon, and besieged Rabbah. But David tarried still at Jerusalem. after...: Heb. at the return of the year, or, in the spring”
Shares key themes with Nehemiah 13:19: came, pass, jerusalem
“Now it came to pass, after that Amaziah was come from the slaughter of the Edomites, that he brought the gods of the children of Seir, and set them up to be his gods, and bowed down himself before them, and burned incense unto them.”
Shares key themes with Nehemiah 13:19: came, pass, before
“In those days saw I in Judah some treading wine presses on the sabbath, and bringing in sheaves, and lading asses; as also wine, grapes, and figs, and all manner of burdens, which they brought into Jerusalem on the sabbath day: and I testified against them in the day wherein they sold victuals.”
Shares key themes with Nehemiah 13:19: jerusalem, sabbath, some
“And it came to pass about the time of shutting of the gate, when it was dark, that the men went out: whither the men went I wot not: pursue after them quickly; for ye shall overtake them.”
Shares key themes with Nehemiah 13:19: came, pass, dark
“Then the princes of the Philistines went forth: and it came to pass, after they went forth, that David behaved himself more wisely than all the servants of Saul; so that his name was much set by. set by: Heb. precious”
Shares key themes with Nehemiah 13:19: came, pass, after
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