Nehemiah 1:11
The Scripture
(11) O Lord, I beseech thee, let now thine ear be attentive to the prayer of thy servant, and to the prayer of thy servants, who desire to fear thy name: and prosper, I pray thee, thy servant this day, and grant him mercy in the sight of this man. For I was the king's cupbearer.
Chapter overview (whole chapter)
Nehemiah describes his journey from Babylon to Jerusalem where he meets the king and learns that the city’s walls are being rebuilt. He then returns to his people, urging them to support the work and to pray for God’s protection. The chapter emphasizes the importance of obedience, unity, and God’s faithfulness to His promises.
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Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Nehemiah 1:6Psalms 86:6Psalms 130:2Proverbs 1:29Isaiah 26:8Isaiah 26:9Hebrews 13:18Nehemiah 2:8Genesis 32:11Genesis 32:28Genesis 43:14Ezra 1:1
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