Nehemiah 4:18
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Nehemiah 4:18 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Nehemiah 4:18 is a verse from the book of Nehemiah in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "For the builders, every one had his sword girded by his side, and so builded. And he that sounded the trumpet was by me...." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Nehemiah 4:18 — KJV
“For the builders, every one had his sword girded by his side, and so builded. And he that sounded the trumpet was by me. by his side: Heb. on his loins”
— Nehemiah 4:18 (KJV)
Nehemiah 4:18 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 4:18
“And, behold, six men came from the way of the higher gate, which lieth toward the north, and every man a slaughter weapon in his hand; and one man among them was clothed with linen, with a writer's inkhorn by his side: and they went in, and stood beside the brasen altar. which lieth: Heb. which is turned a slaughter...: Heb. a weapon of his breaking in pieces by his...: Heb. upon his loins”
Shares key themes with Nehemiah 4:18: every, one, side
“When I blow with a trumpet, I and all that are with me, then blow ye the trumpets also on every side of all the camp, and say, The sword of the LORD, and of Gideon.”
Shares key themes with Nehemiah 4:18: every, sword, side
“And the three hundred blew the trumpets, and the LORD set every man's sword against his fellow, even throughout all the host: and the host fled to Bethshittah in Zererath, and to the border of Abelmeholah, unto Tabbath. in: or, toward border: Heb. lip”
Shares key themes with Nehemiah 4:18: every, sword, trumpet
“And they caught every one his fellow by the head, and thrust his sword in his fellow's side; so they fell down together: wherefore that place was called Helkathhazzurim, which is in Gibeon. Helkathhazzurim: that is, The field of strong men”
Shares key themes with Nehemiah 4:18: every, one, sword
“When they were at the great stone which is in Gibeon, Amasa went before them. And Joab's garment that he had put on was girded unto him, and upon it a girdle with a sword fastened upon his loins in the sheath thereof; and as he went forth it fell out.”
Shares key themes with Nehemiah 4:18: one, sword, girded
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