Nehemiah 8:17
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Nehemiah 8:17 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Nehemiah 8:17 is a verse from the book of Nehemiah in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And all the congregation of them that were come again out of the captivity made booths, and sat under the booths: for si..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Nehemiah 8:17 — KJV
“And all the congregation of them that were come again out of the captivity made booths, and sat under the booths: for since the days of Jeshua the son of Nun unto that day had not the children of Israel done so. And there was very great gladness.”
— Nehemiah 8:17 (KJV)
Nehemiah 8:17 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 8:17
“These are the inheritances, which Eleazar the priest, and Joshua the son of Nun, and the heads of the fathers of the tribes of the children of Israel, divided for an inheritance by lot in Shiloh before the LORD, at the door of the tabernacle of the congregation. So they made an end of dividing the country.”
Shares key themes with Nehemiah 8:17: congregation, made, son
“And it came to pass in process of time, that the children of Ammon made war against Israel. in process...: Heb. after days”
Shares key themes with Nehemiah 8:17: again, made, days
“Also at the same time Solomon kept the feast seven days, and all Israel with him, a very great congregation, from the entering in of Hamath unto the river of Egypt.”
Shares key themes with Nehemiah 8:17: congregation, days, day
“And the children of Israel that were present at Jerusalem kept the feast of unleavened bread seven days with great gladness: and the Levites and the priests praised the LORD day by day, singing with loud instruments unto the LORD. present: Heb. found loud...: Heb. instruments of strength”
Shares key themes with Nehemiah 8:17: days, day, children
“The LORD said also unto me in the days of Josiah the king, Hast thou seen that which backsliding Israel hath done? she is gone up upon every high mountain and under every green tree, and there hath played the harlot.”
Shares key themes with Nehemiah 8:17: under, days, day
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