Nehemiah 13:24
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Nehemiah 13:24 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Nehemiah 13:24 is a verse from the book of Nehemiah in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And their children spake half in the speech of Ashdod, and could not speak in the Jews' language, but according to the l..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Nehemiah 13:24 — KJV
“And their children spake half in the speech of Ashdod, and could not speak in the Jews' language, but according to the language of each people. could...: Heb. they discerned not to speak of each...: Heb. of people and people”
— Nehemiah 13:24 (KJV)
Nehemiah 13:24 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 13:24
“And Moses spake unto the children of Israel, and every one of their princes gave him a rod apiece, for each prince one, according to their fathers' houses, even twelve rods: and the rod of Aaron was among their rods. a rod...: Heb. a rod for one prince, a rod for one prince”
Shares key themes with Nehemiah 13:24: children, spake, according
“Then said Eliakim the son of Hilkiah, and Shebna, and Joah, unto Rabshakeh, Speak, I pray thee, to thy servants in the Syrian language; for we understand it: and talk not with us in the Jews' language in the ears of the people that are on the wall.”
Shares key themes with Nehemiah 13:24: speak, jews, language
“Then said Eliakim and Shebna and Joah unto Rabshakeh, Speak, I pray thee, unto thy servants in the Syrian language; for we understand it: and speak not to us in the Jews' language, in the ears of the people that are on the wall.”
Shares key themes with Nehemiah 13:24: speak, jews, language
“Then said he unto Zebah and Zalmunna, What manner of men were they whom ye slew at Tabor? And they answered, As thou art, so were they; each one resembled the children of a king. resembled...: Heb. according to the form, etc”
Shares key themes with Nehemiah 13:24: children, according, each
“And the whole congregation sent some to speak to the children of Benjamin that were in the rock Rimmon, and to call peaceably unto them. to speak...: Heb. and spake and called call...: or, proclaim peace”
Shares key themes with Nehemiah 13:24: children, spake, speak
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