Nehemiah 7:3
Nehemiah · Old Testament · Chapter 7
“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.”Nehemiah 7:3
What Does Nehemiah 7:3 Mean?
Nehemiah 7:3 is found in the book of Nehemiah, chapter 7, verse 3 of the Old Testament. This verse connects to 6 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Cross-References (6)
These passages are connected to Nehemiah 7:3 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
Psalms 147:13“For he hath strengthened the bars of thy gates; he hath blessed thy children within thee.”Nehemiah 3:23“After him repaired Benjamin and Hashub over against their house. After him repaired Azariah the son of Maaseiah the son of Ananiah by his house.”Nehemiah 3:28“From above the horse gate repaired the priests, every one over against his house.”Nehemiah 13:19“And it came to pass, that when the gates of Jerusalem began to be dark before the sabbath, I commanded that the gates should be shut, and charged that they should not be opened till after the sabbath: and some of my servants set I at the gates, that there should no burden be brought in on the sabbath day.”Psalms 127:1“Except the LORD build the house, they labour in vain that build it: except the LORD keep the city, the watchman waketh but in vain.”Matthew 10:16“Behold, I send you forth as sheep in the midst of wolves: be ye therefore wise as serpents, and harmless as doves.”
People & Places
Jerusalem
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