Nehemiah 4:16
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Nehemiah 4:16 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Nehemiah 4:16 is a verse from the book of Nehemiah in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And it came to pass from that time forth, that the half of my servants wrought in the work, and the other half of them h..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Nehemiah 4:16 — KJV
“And it came to pass from that time forth, that the half of my servants wrought in the work, and the other half of them held both the spears, the shields, and the bows, and the habergeons; and the rulers were behind all the house of Judah.”
— Nehemiah 4:16 (KJV)
Nehemiah 4:16 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 4:16
“And it came to pass on the morrow, that the evil spirit from God came upon Saul, and he prophesied in the midst of the house: and David played with his hand, as at other times: and there was a javelin in Saul's hand.”
Shares key themes with Nehemiah 4:16: came, pass, time
“And it came to pass, after the year was expired, at the time when kings go forth to battle, that David sent Joab, and his servants with him, and all Israel; and they destroyed the children of Ammon, and besieged Rabbah. But David tarried still at Jerusalem. after...: Heb. at the return of the year, or, in the spring”
Shares key themes with Nehemiah 4:16: came, pass, time
“And they that dwell in the cities of Israel shall go forth, and shall set on fire and burn the weapons, both the shields and the bucklers, the bows and the arrows, and the handstaves, and the spears, and they shall burn them with fire seven years: handstaves: or, javelins burn them...: or, make a fire of them”
Shares key themes with Nehemiah 4:16: forth, both, spears
“And when Abram heard that his brother was taken captive, he armed his trained servants, born in his own house, three hundred and eighteen, and pursued them unto Dan. armed: or, led forth trained: or, instructed”
Shares key themes with Nehemiah 4:16: forth, servants, other
“And it came to pass, when they had brought them forth abroad, that he said, Escape for thy life; look not behind thee, neither stay thou in all the plain; escape to the mountain, lest thou be consumed.”
Shares key themes with Nehemiah 4:16: came, pass, forth
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