Nehemiah 13:4
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Nehemiah 13:4 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Nehemiah 13:4 is a verse from the book of Nehemiah in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And before this, Eliashib the priest, having the oversight of the chamber of the house of our God, was allied unto Tobia..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Nehemiah 13:4 — KJV
“And before this, Eliashib the priest, having the oversight of the chamber of the house of our God, was allied unto Tobiah: having...: Heb. being set over”
— Nehemiah 13:4 (KJV)
Nehemiah 13:4 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 13:4
“And all the people of the land went into the house of Baal, and brake it down; his altars and his images brake they in pieces thoroughly, and slew Mattan the priest of Baal before the altars. And the priest appointed officers over the house of the LORD. officers: Heb. offices”
Shares key themes with Nehemiah 13:4: before, priest, house
“And they gave the money, being told, into the hands of them that did the work, that had the oversight of the house of the LORD: and they laid it out to the carpenters and builders, that wrought upon the house of the LORD, laid...: Heb. brought it forth”
Shares key themes with Nehemiah 13:4: oversight, house, heb
“For these Levites, the four chief porters, were in their set office, and were over the chambers and treasuries of the house of God. set...: or, trust chambers: or, storehouses”
Shares key themes with Nehemiah 13:4: chamber, house, god
“And Shemaiah the son of Nethaneel the scribe, one of the Levites, wrote them before the king, and the princes, and Zadok the priest, and Ahimelech the son of Abiathar, and before the chief of the fathers of the priests and Levites: one principal household being taken for Eleazar, and one taken for Ithamar. principal...: Heb. house of the father”
Shares key themes with Nehemiah 13:4: before, priest, house
“And, behold, Amariah the chief priest is over you in all matters of the LORD; and Zebadiah the son of Ishmael, the ruler of the house of Judah, for all the king's matters: also the Levites shall be officers before you. Deal courageously, and the LORD shall be with the good. Deal...: Heb. Take courage and do”
Shares key themes with Nehemiah 13:4: before, priest, house
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