Nehemiah 7:72
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Nehemiah 7:72 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Nehemiah 7:72 is a verse from the book of Nehemiah in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And that which the rest of the people gave was twenty thousand drams of gold, and two thousand pound of silver, and thre..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Nehemiah 7:72 — KJV
“And that which the rest of the people gave was twenty thousand drams of gold, and two thousand pound of silver, and threescore and seven priests' garments.”
— Nehemiah 7:72 (KJV)
Nehemiah 7:72 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 7:72
“They gave after their ability unto the treasure of the work threescore and one thousand drams of gold, and five thousand pound of silver, and one hundred priests' garments.”
Shares key themes with Nehemiah 7:72: gave, thousand, drams
“And some of the chief of the fathers gave unto the work. The Tirshatha gave to the treasure a thousand drams of gold, fifty basons, five hundred and thirty priests' garments. some: Heb. part. the Tirshatha: or, the governor”
Shares key themes with Nehemiah 7:72: gave, thousand, drams
“And gave for the service of the house of God of gold five thousand talents and ten thousand drams, and of silver ten thousand talents, and of brass eighteen thousand talents, and one hundred thousand talents of iron.”
Shares key themes with Nehemiah 7:72: gave, thousand, drams
“And his princes gave willingly unto the people, to the priests, and to the Levites: Hilkiah and Zechariah and Jehiel, rulers of the house of God, gave unto the priests for the passover offerings two thousand and six hundred small cattle, and three hundred oxen. gave willingly: Heb. offered, etc”
Shares key themes with Nehemiah 7:72: people, gave, thousand
“Also twenty basons of gold, of a thousand drams; and two vessels of fine copper, precious as gold. fine...: Heb. yellow, or, shining brass precious: Heb. desirable”
Shares key themes with Nehemiah 7:72: twenty, thousand, drams
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