Nehemiah 3:16
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Nehemiah 3:16 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Nehemiah 3:16 is a verse from the book of Nehemiah in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "After him repaired Nehemiah the son of Azbuk, the ruler of the half part of Bethzur, unto the place over against the sep..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Nehemiah 3:16 — KJV
“After him repaired Nehemiah the son of Azbuk, the ruler of the half part of Bethzur, unto the place over against the sepulchres of David, and to the pool that was made, and unto the house of the mighty.”
— Nehemiah 3:16 (KJV)
Nehemiah 3:16 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 3:16
“After him repaired their brethren, Bavai the son of Henadad, the ruler of the half part of Keilah.”
Shares key themes with Nehemiah 3:16: after, repaired, son
“After him repaired Benjamin and Hashub over against their house. After him repaired Azariah the son of Maaseiah the son of Ananiah by his house.”
Shares key themes with Nehemiah 3:16: after, repaired, son
“After them repaired Zadok the son of Immer over against his house. After him repaired also Shemaiah the son of Shechaniah, the keeper of the east gate.”
Shares key themes with Nehemiah 3:16: after, repaired, son
“After him repaired Malchiah the goldsmith's son unto the place of the Nethinims, and of the merchants, over against the gate Miphkad, and to the going up of the corner. going...: or, corner chamber”
Shares key themes with Nehemiah 3:16: after, repaired, son
“And ye are risen up against my father's house this day, and have slain his sons, threescore and ten persons, upon one stone, and have made Abimelech, the son of his maidservant, king over the men of Shechem, because he is your brother;)”
Shares key themes with Nehemiah 3:16: son, over, against
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