Nehemiah 7:2
The Scripture
(2) That I gave my brother Hanani, and Hananiah the ruler of the palace, charge over Jerusalem: for he was a faithful man, and feared God above many.
Chapter overview (whole chapter)
In Nehemiah 7 the Israelites are counted and their numbers are recorded, revealing a great loss from the original covenant community. The chapter lists the surviving tribes and their descendants, and the people weep for those who have perished. It underscores the importance of God's faithfulness and the need for repentance before restoration.
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Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Nehemiah 1:2Nehemiah 10:23Nehemiah 2:8Numbers 12:7Psalms 101:6Daniel 6:4Matthew 24:45Matthew 25:21Luke 16:10Luke 16:11Luke 16:12I Corinthians 4:2
Related verses (shared words)
Nehemiah 12:39John 3:31I Chronicles 23:32Matthew 25:21Matthew 25:23