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Nehemiah 4:12

Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Nehemiah 4:12 — by Collins Asein

Quick Summary

Nehemiah 4:12 is a verse from the book of Nehemiah in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And it came to pass, that when the Jews which dwelt by them came, they said unto us ten times, From all places whence ye..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.

Nehemiah 4:12 — KJV

“And it came to pass, that when the Jews which dwelt by them came, they said unto us ten times, From all places whence ye shall return unto us they will be upon you. From all...: or, That from all places ye must return to us”

— Nehemiah 4:12 (KJV)

Nehemiah 4:12 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.

Prayer & actionRebuilding what is brokenLeadershipOpposition & perseveranceThe joy of the Lord
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Cross-References for Nehemiah 4:12

“But it came to pass in the seventh month, that Ishmael the son of Nethaniah, the son of Elishama, of the seed royal, came, and ten men with him, and smote Gedaliah, that he died, and the Jews and the Chaldees that were with him at Mizpah. royal: Heb. of the kingdom”

Shares key themes with Nehemiah 4:12: came, pass, jews

“Even all the Jews returned out of all places whither they were driven, and came to the land of Judah, to Gedaliah, unto Mizpah, and gathered wine and summer fruits very much.”

Shares key themes with Nehemiah 4:12: came, jews, places

“When the unclean spirit is gone out of a man, he walketh through dry places, seeking rest; and finding none, he saith, I will return unto my house whence I came out.”

Shares key themes with Nehemiah 4:12: came, places, whence

“And it came to pass, as they journeyed from the east, that they found a plain in the land of Shinar; and they dwelt there. from...: or, eastward”

Shares key themes with Nehemiah 4:12: came, pass, dwelt

“Then Abram removed his tent, and came and dwelt in the plain of Mamre, which is in Hebron, and built there an altar unto the LORD. plain: Heb. plains”

Shares key themes with Nehemiah 4:12: came, dwelt, ten

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Collins Asein — Christian Author & Founder of PrayerKey