Nehemiah 2:12
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Nehemiah 2:12 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Nehemiah 2:12 is a verse from the book of Nehemiah in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And I arose in the night, I and some few men with me; neither told I any man what my God had put in my heart to do at Je..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Nehemiah 2:12 — KJV
“And I arose in the night, I and some few men with me; neither told I any man what my God had put in my heart to do at Jerusalem: neither was there any beast with me, save the beast that I rode upon.”
— Nehemiah 2:12 (KJV)
Nehemiah 2:12 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 2:12
“And whosoever remaineth in any place where he sojourneth, let the men of his place help him with silver, and with gold, and with goods, and with beasts, beside the freewill offering for the house of God that is in Jerusalem. help...: Heb. lift him up”
Shares key themes with Nehemiah 2:12: men, any, god
“For thus saith the Lord GOD; How much more when I send my four sore judgments upon Jerusalem, the sword, and the famine, and the noisome beast, and the pestilence, to cut off from it man and beast? How...: or, Also when”
Shares key themes with Nehemiah 2:12: some, men, god
“For I will pass through the land of Egypt this night, and will smite all the firstborn in the land of Egypt, both man and beast; and against all the gods of Egypt I will execute judgment: I am the LORD. gods: or, princes”
Shares key themes with Nehemiah 2:12: night, men, god
“And ye shall be holy men unto me: neither shall ye eat any flesh that is torn of beasts in the field; ye shall cast it to the dogs.”
Shares key themes with Nehemiah 2:12: men, neither, any
“When a ruler hath sinned, and done somewhat through ignorance against any of the commandments of the LORD his God concerning things which should not be done, and is guilty;”
Shares key themes with Nehemiah 2:12: some, men, any
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