Nehemiah 3:1
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Nehemiah 3:1 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Nehemiah 3:1 is a verse from the book of Nehemiah in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "Then Eliashib the high priest rose up with his brethren the priests, and they builded the sheep gate; they sanctified it..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Nehemiah 3:1 — KJV
“Then Eliashib the high priest rose up with his brethren the priests, and they builded the sheep gate; they sanctified it, and set up the doors of it; even unto the tower of Meah they sanctified it, unto the tower of Hananeel.”
— Nehemiah 3:1 (KJV)
Nehemiah 3:1 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 3:1
“And from above the gate of Ephraim, and above the old gate, and above the fish gate, and the tower of Hananeel, and the tower of Meah, even unto the sheep gate: and they stood still in the prison gate.”
Shares key themes with Nehemiah 3:1: sheep, gate, even
“Then Uzziah was wroth, and had a censer in his hand to burn incense: and while he was wroth with the priests, the leprosy even rose up in his forehead before the priests in the house of the LORD, from beside the incense altar.”
Shares key themes with Nehemiah 3:1: then, priest, rose
“But the priests were too few, so that they could not flay all the burnt offerings: wherefore their brethren the Levites did help them, till the work was ended, and until the other priests had sanctified themselves: for the Levites were more upright in heart to sanctify themselves than the priests. did help...: Heb. strengthened them”
Shares key themes with Nehemiah 3:1: then, priest, brethren
“For Hezekiah king of Judah did give to the congregation a thousand bullocks and seven thousand sheep; and the princes gave to the congregation a thousand bullocks and ten thousand sheep: and a great number of priests sanctified themselves. did give: Heb. lifted up, or, offered gave: Heb. lifted up, or, offered”
Shares key themes with Nehemiah 3:1: priest, priests, sheep
“Then the priests the Levites arose and blessed the people: and their voice was heard, and their prayer came up to his holy dwelling place, even unto heaven. his holy...: Heb. the habitation of his holiness”
Shares key themes with Nehemiah 3:1: then, priest, rose
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