Nehemiah 13:6
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Nehemiah 13:6 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Nehemiah 13:6 is a verse from the book of Nehemiah in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "But in all this time was not I at Jerusalem: for in the two and thirtieth year of Artaxerxes king of Babylon came I unto..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Nehemiah 13:6 — KJV
“But in all this time was not I at Jerusalem: for in the two and thirtieth year of Artaxerxes king of Babylon came I unto the king, and after certain days obtained I leave of the king: after...: Heb. at the end of days obtained...: or, I earnestly requested”
— Nehemiah 13:6 (KJV)
Nehemiah 13:6 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 13:6
“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 13:6: time, jerusalem, year
“And it came to pass, that after the year was expired, at the time that kings go out to battle, Joab led forth the power of the army, and wasted the country of the children of Ammon, and came and besieged Rabbah. But David tarried at Jerusalem. And Joab smote Rabbah, and destroyed it. after...: Heb. at the return of the year”
Shares key themes with Nehemiah 13:6: time, jerusalem, year
“For the king of the north shall return, and shall set forth a multitude greater than the former, and shall certainly come after certain years with a great army and with much riches. after...: Heb. at the end of times, even years”
Shares key themes with Nehemiah 13:6: time, year, king
“At that time the servants of Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon came up against Jerusalem, and the city was besieged. was...: Heb. came into siege”
Shares key themes with Nehemiah 13:6: time, jerusalem, king
“And it came to pass, that in process of time, after the end of two years, his bowels fell out by reason of his sickness: so he died of sore diseases. And his people made no burning for him, like the burning of his fathers.”
Shares key themes with Nehemiah 13:6: time, two, year
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