Nehemiah 3:2
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Nehemiah 3:2 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Nehemiah 3:2 is a verse from the book of Nehemiah in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And next unto him builded the men of Jericho. And next to them builded Zaccur the son of Imri. next unto...: Heb. at his..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Nehemiah 3:2 — KJV
“And next unto him builded the men of Jericho. And next to them builded Zaccur the son of Imri. next unto...: Heb. at his hand”
— Nehemiah 3:2 (KJV)
Nehemiah 3:2 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 3:2
“And I made treasurers over the treasuries, Shelemiah the priest, and Zadok the scribe, and of the Levites, Pedaiah: and next to them was Hanan the son of Zaccur, the son of Mattaniah: for they were counted faithful, and their office was to distribute unto their brethren. treasuries: or, storehouses next...: Heb. at their hand their office...: Heb. it was upon them”
Shares key themes with Nehemiah 3:2: next, zaccur, son
“And Joshua the son of Nun sent out of Shittim two men to spy secretly, saying, Go view the land, even Jericho. And they went, and came into an harlot's house, named Rahab, and lodged there. sent: or, had sent lodged: Heb. lay”
Shares key themes with Nehemiah 3:2: men, jericho, son
“That the cruelty done to the threescore and ten sons of Jerubbaal might come, and their blood be laid upon Abimelech their brother, which slew them; and upon the men of Shechem, which aided him in the killing of his brethren. aided...: Heb. strengthened his hands to kill”
Shares key themes with Nehemiah 3:2: men, son, heb
“Of the sons of Asaph; Zaccur, and Joseph, and Nethaniah, and Asarelah, the sons of Asaph under the hands of Asaph, which prophesied according to the order of the king. Asarelah: otherwise called Jesharelah according...: Heb. by the hands of the king”
Shares key themes with Nehemiah 3:2: zaccur, son, heb
“And all the princes, and the mighty men, and all the sons likewise of king David, submitted themselves unto Solomon the king. submitted...: Heb. gave the hand under Solomon”
Shares key themes with Nehemiah 3:2: men, son, heb
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