Nehemiah 7:3
The Scripture
(3) And I said unto them, Let not the gates of Jerusalem be opened until the sun be hot; and while they stand by, let them shut the doors, and bar them: and appoint watches of the inhabitants of Jerusalem, every one in his watch, and every one to be over against his house.
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 13:19Psalms 127:1Matthew 10:16Nehemiah 3:23Nehemiah 3:28Nehemiah 3:29Nehemiah 3:30
Related verses (shared words)
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