Nehemiah 8:1
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Nehemiah 8:1 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Nehemiah 8:1 is a verse from the book of Nehemiah in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And all the people gathered themselves together as one man into the street that was before the water gate; and they spak..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Nehemiah 8:1 — KJV
“And all the people gathered themselves together as one man into the street that was before the water gate; and they spake unto Ezra the scribe to bring the book of the law of Moses, which the LORD had commanded to Israel.”
— Nehemiah 8:1 (KJV)
Nehemiah 8:1 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 8:1
“And Moses spake to the children of Israel, that they should bring forth him that had cursed out of the camp, and stone him with stones. And the children of Israel did as the LORD commanded Moses.”
Shares key themes with Nehemiah 8:1: one, spake, bring
“As Moses the servant of the LORD commanded the children of Israel, as it is written in the book of the law of Moses, an altar of whole stones, over which no man hath lift up any iron: and they offered thereon burnt offerings unto the LORD, and sacrificed peace offerings.”
Shares key themes with Nehemiah 8:1: one, book, law
“And he read therein before the street that was before the water gate from the morning until midday, before the men and the women, and those that could understand; and the ears of all the people were attentive unto the book of the law. from...: Heb. from the light”
Shares key themes with Nehemiah 8:1: people, street, before
“When Jethro, the priest of Midian, Moses' father in law, heard of all that God had done for Moses, and for Israel his people, and that the LORD had brought Israel out of Egypt;”
Shares key themes with Nehemiah 8:1: people, one, law
“And when the people saw that Moses delayed to come down out of the mount, the people gathered themselves together unto Aaron, and said unto him, Up, make us gods, which shall go before us; for as for this Moses, the man that brought us up out of the land of Egypt, we wot not what is become of him.”
Shares key themes with Nehemiah 8:1: people, gathered, themselves
Pray Nehemiah 8:1
Generate a Prayer from Nehemiah 8:1
Our AI will write a personal prayer inspired by this scripture — tailored to your situation. Free, instant, no account needed.
✦ Pray This Verse