Nehemiah 5:14
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Nehemiah 5:14 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Nehemiah 5:14 is a verse from the book of Nehemiah in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "Moreover from the time that I was appointed to be their governor in the land of Judah, from the twentieth year even unto..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Nehemiah 5:14 — KJV
“Moreover from the time that I was appointed to be their governor in the land of Judah, from the twentieth year even unto the two and thirtieth year of Artaxerxes the king, that is, twelve years, I and my brethren have not eaten the bread of the governor.”
— Nehemiah 5:14 (KJV)
Nehemiah 5:14 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 5:14
“And the time that David was king in Hebron over the house of Judah was seven years and six months. time: Heb. number of days”
Shares key themes with Nehemiah 5:14: time, judah, year
“Ahaziah the son of Ahab began to reign over Israel in Samaria the seventeenth year of Jehoshaphat king of Judah, and reigned two years over Israel.”
Shares key themes with Nehemiah 5:14: judah, year, even
“In the three and twentieth year of Joash the son of Ahaziah king of Judah Jehoahaz the son of Jehu began to reign over Israel in Samaria, and reigned seventeen years. three...: Heb. twentieth year and third year”
Shares key themes with Nehemiah 5:14: judah, twentieth, year
“And it came to pass in the seven and thirtieth year of the captivity of Jehoiachin king of Judah, in the twelfth month, on the seven and twentieth day of the month, that Evilmerodach king of Babylon in the year that he began to reign did lift up the head of Jehoiachin king of Judah out of prison;”
Shares key themes with Nehemiah 5:14: judah, twentieth, year
“And it came to pass in the seven and thirtieth year of the captivity of Jehoiachin king of Judah, in the twelfth month, in the five and twentieth day of the month, that Evilmerodach king of Babylon in the first year of his reign lifted up the head of Jehoiachin king of Judah, and brought him forth out of prison,”
Shares key themes with Nehemiah 5:14: judah, twentieth, year
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