Nehemiah 2:16
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Nehemiah 2:16 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Nehemiah 2:16 is a verse from the book of Nehemiah in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And the rulers knew not whither I went, or what I did; neither had I as yet told it to the Jews, nor to the priests, nor..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Nehemiah 2:16 — KJV
“And the rulers knew not whither I went, or what I did; neither had I as yet told it to the Jews, nor to the priests, nor to the nobles, nor to the rulers, nor to the rest that did the work.”
— Nehemiah 2:16 (KJV)
Nehemiah 2:16 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 2:16
“And the rest of the men which were not killed by these plagues yet repented not of the works of their hands, that they should not worship devils, and idols of gold, and silver, and brass, and stone, and of wood: which neither can see, nor hear, nor walk:”
Shares key themes with Nehemiah 2:16: neither, yet, nor
“And Moses gave commandment, and they caused it to be proclaimed throughout the camp, saying, Let neither man nor woman make any more work for the offering of the sanctuary. So the people were restrained from bringing.”
Shares key themes with Nehemiah 2:16: neither, nor, rest
“And also all that generation were gathered unto their fathers: and there arose another generation after them, which knew not the LORD, nor yet the works which he had done for Israel.”
Shares key themes with Nehemiah 2:16: knew, yet, nor
“And Gehazi passed on before them, and laid the staff upon the face of the child; but there was neither voice, nor hearing. Wherefore he went again to meet him, and told him, saying, The child is not awaked. hearing: Heb. attention”
Shares key themes with Nehemiah 2:16: went, neither, told
“Because of their wickedness which they have committed to provoke me to anger, in that they went to burn incense, and to serve other gods, whom they knew not, neither they, ye, nor your fathers.”
Shares key themes with Nehemiah 2:16: knew, went, neither
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