Nehemiah 6:18
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Nehemiah 6:18 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Nehemiah 6:18 is a verse from the book of Nehemiah in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "For there were many in Judah sworn unto him, because he was the son in law of Shechaniah the son of Arah; and his son Jo..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Nehemiah 6:18 — KJV
“For there were many in Judah sworn unto him, because he was the son in law of Shechaniah the son of Arah; and his son Johanan had taken the daughter of Meshullam the son of Berechiah.”
— Nehemiah 6:18 (KJV)
Nehemiah 6:18 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 6:18
“Then said Judah to Tamar his daughter in law, Remain a widow at thy father's house, till Shelah my son be grown: for he said, Lest peradventure he die also, as his brethren did. And Tamar went and dwelt in her father's house.”
Shares key themes with Nehemiah 6:18: judah, son, law
“Then the Philistines said, Who hath done this? And they answered, Samson, the son in law of the Timnite, because he had taken his wife, and given her to his companion. And the Philistines came up, and burnt her and her father with fire.”
Shares key themes with Nehemiah 6:18: because, son, law
“And Tamar his daughter in law bare him Pharez and Zerah. All the sons of Judah were five.”
Shares key themes with Nehemiah 6:18: judah, son, law
“And Shimei had sixteen sons and six daughters; but his brethren had not many children, neither did all their family multiply, like to the children of Judah. like...: Heb. unto”
Shares key themes with Nehemiah 6:18: many, judah, son
“And Terah took Abram his son, and Lot the son of Haran his son's son, and Sarai his daughter in law, his son Abram's wife; and they went forth with them from Ur of the Chaldees, to go into the land of Canaan; and they came unto Haran, and dwelt there.”
Shares key themes with Nehemiah 6:18: son, law, daughter
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