Nehemiah 8:13
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Nehemiah 8:13 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Nehemiah 8:13 is a verse from the book of Nehemiah in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And on the second day were gathered together the chief of the fathers of all the people, the priests, and the Levites, u..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Nehemiah 8:13 — KJV
“And on the second day were gathered together the chief of the fathers of all the people, the priests, and the Levites, unto Ezra the scribe, even to understand the words of the law. to understand...: or, that they might instruct in the words of the law”
— Nehemiah 8:13 (KJV)
Nehemiah 8:13 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 8:13
“And Nehemiah, which is the Tirshatha, and Ezra the priest the scribe, and the Levites that taught the people, said unto all the people, This day is holy unto the LORD your God; mourn not, nor weep. For all the people wept, when they heard the words of the law. the Tirshatha: or, the governor”
Shares key themes with Nehemiah 8:13: day, people, levites
“And when he had gathered all the chief priests and scribes of the people together, he demanded of them where Christ should be born.”
Shares key themes with Nehemiah 8:13: gathered, together, chief
“And as soon as it was day, the elders of the people and the chief priests and the scribes came together, and led him into their council, saying,”
Shares key themes with Nehemiah 8:13: day, together, chief
“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.”
Shares key themes with Nehemiah 8:13: gathered, together, people
“And Shemaiah the son of Nethaneel the scribe, one of the Levites, wrote them before the king, and the princes, and Zadok the priest, and Ahimelech the son of Abiathar, and before the chief of the fathers of the priests and Levites: one principal household being taken for Eleazar, and one taken for Ithamar. principal...: Heb. house of the father”
Shares key themes with Nehemiah 8:13: chief, fathers, priests
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