Nehemiah 2:13
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Nehemiah 2:13 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Nehemiah 2:13 is a verse from the book of Nehemiah in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And I went out by night by the gate of the valley, even before the dragon well, and to the dung port, and viewed the wal..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Nehemiah 2:13 — KJV
“And I went out by night by the gate of the valley, even before the dragon well, and to the dung port, and viewed the walls of Jerusalem, which were broken down, and the gates thereof were consumed with fire.”
— Nehemiah 2:13 (KJV)
Nehemiah 2:13 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 2:13
“And they said unto me, The remnant that are left of the captivity there in the province are in great affliction and reproach: the wall of Jerusalem also is broken down, and the gates thereof are burned with fire.”
Shares key themes with Nehemiah 2:13: gate, jerusalem, broken
“But if ye will not hearken unto me to hallow the sabbath day, and not to bear a burden, even entering in at the gates of Jerusalem on the sabbath day; then will I kindle a fire in the gates thereof, and it shall devour the palaces of Jerusalem, and it shall not be quenched.”
Shares key themes with Nehemiah 2:13: gate, even, jerusalem
“And the men of Israel and of Judah arose, and shouted, and pursued the Philistines, until thou come to the valley, and to the gates of Ekron. And the wounded of the Philistines fell down by the way to Shaaraim, even unto Gath, and unto Ekron.”
Shares key themes with Nehemiah 2:13: gate, valley, even
“And the city was broken up, and all the men of war fled by night by the way of the gate between two walls, which is by the king's garden: (now the Chaldees were against the city round about:) and the king went the way toward the plain.”
Shares key themes with Nehemiah 2:13: went, night, gate
“For, lo, I will call all the families of the kingdoms of the north, saith the LORD; and they shall come, and they shall set every one his throne at the entering of the gates of Jerusalem, and against all the walls thereof round about, and against all the cities of Judah.”
Shares key themes with Nehemiah 2:13: gate, walls, jerusalem
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