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Nehemiah 9

Nehemiah 9 ( Nehemiah • Chapter 9 (38 verses)): Now in the twenty and fourth day of this month the children of Israel were assembled with fasting, and with sackclothes, and earth upon them. And the seed of Israel separated themselves from all strangers, and stood and confessed their sins, and the iniquities of their fathers. A... Mentions: Jacob/Israel, Abram/Abraham , Moses , Jeshua , Egypt , Sinai , Heshbon , Bashan . Within the broader Biblical Knowledge Graph, this connects directly to Babylonian Captivity & Post-Exilic Return—In 586 BCE, Nebuchadnezzar of Babylon destroyed Jerusalem and deported Judah , including King Jehoiachin and High Priest Jehozadak ( 1 Chronicles 6:15 ), before the Persian decree of Cyrus enabled Zerubbabel , Joshua , Ezra , and Nehemiah to rebuild the Temple and walls of Jerusalem .

Biblical Geography & Sacred Architecture

Key geographical locations connected to this topic include Persia (Ancient biblical location referenced in 2 Chr 36:20 , 2 Chr 36:22 , 2 Chr 36:23 , Ezra 1:1 , Ezra 1:2 , Ezra 1:8 (identified with Ecbatana ).) Babylonia (Ancient biblical location referenced in Ezra 1:11 , Ezra 2:1 , Ezra 5:12 , Ezra 6:1 , Ezra 7:6 , Ezra 7:9 (identified with Babel ).)

Scripture Witness (KJV) & Canonical Context

Primary KJV scripture witnesses include Nehemiah 10:2 : " Seraiah , Azariah , Jeremiah ,"; Nehemiah 10:3 : "Pashur, Amariah , Malchijah ,"; Nehemiah 10:4 : "Hattush, Shebaniah, Malluch,". Related canonical books and chapters: Nehemiah 9 ( Nehemiah • Chapter 9 (38 verses)), Nehemiah (Old Testament • 13 Chapters), The Wisdom of Jesus the Son of Sirach, or Ecclesiasticus 49 ( The Wisdom of Jesus the Son of Sirach, or Ecclesiasticus • Chapter 49 (16 verses)).

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Topics, People & Places (36)

Nehemiah 9
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Nehemiah • Chapter 9 (38 verses)

Now in the twenty and fourth day of this month the children of Israel were assembled with fasting, and with sackclothes, and earth upon them. And the seed of Israel separated themselves from all strangers, and stood and confessed their sins, and the iniquities of their fathers. A... Mentions: Jacob/Israel, Abram/Abraham , Moses , Jeshua , Egypt , Sinai , Heshbon , Bashan .

Nehemiah
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Old Testament • 13 Chapters

Nehemiah (Old Testament, 13 chapters). Key figures: Judah , Jacob/Israel , Moses , Asaph , Berechiah , Zadok . Key places: Jerusalem , Jericho , Gibeon , Mizpah 3 , Zanoah 1 , Keilah . Opens with: "The words of Nehemiah the son of Hachaliah. And it came to pass in the month Chisleu, in the twentieth year, as I was in Shushan the palace,..."

Wiki Article • History & Monarchy

In 586 BCE, Nebuchadnezzar of Babylon destroyed Jerusalem and deported Judah , including King Jehoiachin and High Priest Jehozadak ( 1 Chronicles 6:15 ), before the Persian decree of Cyrus enabled Zerubbabel , Joshua , Ezra , and Nehemiah to rebuild the Temple and walls of Jerusalem .

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Overview of Ezra - Nehemiah detailing the return from Babylonian exile, rebuilding the temple under Zerubbabel and Jerusalem walls under Nehemiah , revealing the need for transformed hearts.

BibleProject • BibleProject CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 / Standard YouTube License
Nehemiah Map
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Interactive Book Map • Nehemiah

Geographic map plotting ancient cities, rivers, mountains, and events recorded across the Book of Nehemiah .

The Wisdom of Jesus the Son of Sirach, or Ecclesiasticus • Chapter 49 (16 verses)

The memorial of Josiah is like the composition of incense Prepared by the work of the apothecary: It shall be sweet as honey in every mouth, And as music at a banquet of wine. He behaved himself uprightly in the conversion of the people, And took away the abominations of iniquity... Mentions: Josiah , David , Hezekiah , Judah , Jacob/Israel , Adam .

Nehemiah 3:1
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Nehemiah Chapter 3, Verse 1

Scripture passage in Nehemiah 3:1

Nehemiah 3:15
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Nehemiah Chapter 3, Verse 15

Scripture passage in Nehemiah 3:15

Nehemiah 1
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Nehemiah • Chapter 1 (11 verses)

The words of Nehemiah the son of Hachaliah. And it came to pass in the month Chisleu, in the twentieth year, as I was in Shushan the palace, That Hanani, one of my brethren, came, he and certain men of Judah ; and I asked them concerning the Jews that had escaped, which were left ... Mentions: Judah , Jacob/Israel , Moses , Jerusalem .

Nehemiah 7
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Nehemiah • Chapter 7 (73 verses)

Now it came to pass, when the wall was built, and I had set up the doors, and the porters and the singers and the Levites were appointed, 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 ma... Mentions: Judah , Zerubbabel , Azariah (or Uzziah ), Jacob/Israel , Shephatiah , Jerusalem , Babylon , Jeshua , Elam , Gibeon .

Nehemiah 4
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Nehemiah • Chapter 4 (23 verses)

But it came to pass, that when Sanballat heard that we builded the wall, he was wroth, and took great indignation, and mocked the Jews. And he spake before his brethren and the army of Samaria , and said, What do these feeble Jews? will they fortify themselves? will they sacrifice... Mentions: Ammonites , Judah , Samaria , Jerusalem .

Nehemiah 8
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Nehemiah • Chapter 8 (18 verses)

And all the people gathered themselves together as one man into the street that was before the water gate; and they spake unto Ezra the scribe to bring the book of the law of Moses , which the Lord had commanded to Israel . And Ezra the priest brought the law before the congregatio... Mentions: Ezra, Moses , Jacob/Israel , Hilkiah , Pedaiah , Shema , Jeshua , Jerusalem , Ephraim .

Nehemiah 6
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Nehemiah • Chapter 6 (19 verses)

Now it came to pass, when Sanballat, and Tobiah, and Geshem the Arabian, and the rest of our enemies, heard that I had builded the wall, and that there was no breach left therein; (though at that time I had not set up the doors upon the gates;) That Sanballat and Geshem sent unto... Mentions: Judah , Berechiah , Ono , Jerusalem .

Nehemiah 12
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Nehemiah • Chapter 12 (47 verses)

Now these are the priests and the Levites that went up with Zerubbabel the son of Shealtiel , and Jeshua : Seraiah , Jeremiah , Ezra , Amariah , Malluch, Hattush, Shechaniah, Rehum, Meremoth, Mentions: Zerubbabel , Shealtiel , Seraiah , Ezra , Amariah , Jeshua , Jerusalem , Gilgal 1 , Geba 1 , Azmaveth .

Acts 9
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Acts • Chapter 9 (43 verses)

And Saul , yet breathing out threatenings and slaughter against the disciples of the Lord, went unto the high priest , And desired of him letters to Damascus to the synagogues, that if he found any of this way, whether they were men or women, he might bring them bound unto Jerusale... Mentions: Saul , Yeshua the Messiah , Judas , Jacob/Israel , Simon , Damascus , Jerusalem , Straight , Tarsus , Caesarea .

2 Corinthians 9
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2 Corinthians • Chapter 9 (15 verses)

For as touching the ministering to the saints, it is superfluous for me to write to you: For I know the forwardness of your mind, for which I boast of you to them of Macedonia , that Achaia was ready a year ago; and your zeal hath provoked very many. Yet have I sent the brethren, ... Mentions: Yeshua the Messiah , Macedonia , Achaia .

1 Corinthians 9
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1 Corinthians • Chapter 9 (27 verses)

Am I not an apostle? am I not free? have I not seen Jesus Christ our Lord? are not ye my work in the Lord? If I be not an apostle unto others, yet doubtless I am to you: for the seal of mine apostleship are ye in the Lord. Mine answer to them that do examine me is this, Mentions: Yeshua the Messiah, Moses .

Hebrews 9
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Hebrews • Chapter 9 (28 verses)

Then verily the first covenant had also ordinances of divine service, and a worldly sanctuary. For there was a tabernacle made; the first, wherein was the candlestick, and the table, and the shewbread; which is called the sanctuary. And after the second veil, the tabernacle which... Mentions: Aaron , Yeshua the Messiah , Moses .

Matthew 9
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Matthew • Chapter 9 (38 verses)

And he entered into a ship, and passed over, and came into his own city. And, behold, they brought to him a man sick of the palsy, lying on a bed: and Jesus seeing their faith said unto the sick of the palsy; Son, be of good cheer; thy sins be forgiven thee. And, behold, certain ... Mentions: Yeshua the Messiah , David , Jacob/Israel .

Acts 19
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Acts • Chapter 19 (41 verses)

And it came to pass, that, while Apollos was at Corinth , Paul having passed through the upper coasts came to Ephesus : and finding certain disciples, He said unto them, Have ye received the Holy Ghost since ye believed? And they said unto him, We have not so much as heard whether ... Mentions: Yeshua the Messiah , Corinth , Ephesus , Asia , Macedonia , Achaia .

Map of Nehemiah's Rebuilt Jerusalem Walls & Gates
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Archaeological reconstruction of the gates (Sheep, Fish, Valley, Dung, Fountain) and sectors rebuilt by the returnees.

Historical Biblical Cartographers • Geographicus / Wikimedia Commons Public Domain Mark 1.0
Luke 9
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Luke • Chapter 9 (62 verses)

Then he called his twelve disciples together, and gave them power and authority over all devils, and to cure diseases. And he sent them to preach the kingdom of God, and to heal the sick. And he said unto them, Take nothing for your journey, neither staves, nor scrip, neither bre... Mentions: Yeshua the Messiah , James ( Jacob ), Moses , Bethsaida , Jerusalem .

Nehemiah 10
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Nehemiah • Chapter 10 (39 verses)

Now those that sealed were, Nehemiah , the Tirshatha, the son of Hachaliah, and Zidkijah, Seraiah , Azariah , Jeremiah , Pashur, Amariah , Malchijah , Mentions: Seraiah , Azariah (or Uzziah), Amariah , Malchijah , Obadiah , Jeshua , Rehob 3 , Elam , Anathoth .

John 19
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John • Chapter 19 (42 verses)

Then Pilate therefore took Jesus , and scourged him. And the soldiers platted a crown of thorns, and put it on his head, and they put on him a purple robe, And said, Hail, King of the Jews! and they smote him with their hands. Mentions: Yeshua the Messiah , Mary , Joseph , Gabbatha , Golgotha .

Cyrus Cylinder — Declaration of Persian Return (Ezra 1)
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Ancient clay cylinder inscribed in Babylonian cuneiform (539 BCE) detailing Cyrus the Great's decree permitting exiled peoples to return to their homelands and rebuild their sanctuaries.

Babylonian Cuneiform Scribes of Cyrus II • British Museum, London (BM 90920) / Wikimedia Commons CC-BY-SA 4.0
John 9
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John • Chapter 9 (41 verses)

And as Jesus passed by, he saw a man which was blind from his birth. And his disciples asked him, saying, Master, who did sin, this man, or his parents, that he was born blind? Jesus answered, Neither hath this man sinned, nor his parents: but that the works of God should be made... Mentions: Yeshua the Messiah, Moses , Siloam .

Matthew 19
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Matthew • Chapter 19 (30 verses)

And it came to pass, that when Jesus had finished these sayings, he departed from Galilee , and came into the coasts of Judaea beyond Jordan ; And great multitudes followed him; and he healed them there. The Pharisees also came unto him, tempting him, and saying unto him, Is it law... Mentions: Yeshua the Messiah , Moses , Jacob/Israel , Galilee , Jordan .

Luke 19
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Luke • Chapter 19 (48 verses)

And Jesus entered and passed through Jericho . And, behold, there was a man named Zacchaeus, which was the chief among the publicans, and he was rich. And he sought to see Jesus who he was; and could not for the press, because he was little of stature. Mentions: Yeshua the Messiah, Abram/Abraham , Jericho , Jerusalem , Bethphage , Bethany 1 .

Nehemiah 13
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Nehemiah • Chapter 13 (31 verses)

On that day they read in the book of Moses in the audience of the people; and therein was found written, that the Ammonite and the Moabite should not come into the congregation of God for ever; Because they met not the children of Israel with bread and with water, but hired Balaa... Mentions: Moses , Jacob/Israel , Judah , Zadok , Pedaiah , Jerusalem , Babylon , Tyre , Ashdod , Ammon .

Romans 9
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Romans • Chapter 9 (33 verses)

I say the truth in Christ , I lie not, my conscience also bearing me witness in the Holy Ghost, That I have great heaviness and continual sorrow in my heart. For I could wish that myself were accursed from Christ for my brethren, my kinsmen according to the flesh: Mentions: Yeshua the Messiah, Jacob/Israel , Abram/Abraham , Isaac , Esau ( Edom ), Esau, Sodom .

Mark 9
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Mark • Chapter 9 (50 verses)

And he said unto them, Verily I say unto you, That there be some of them that stand here, which shall not taste of death, till they have seen the kingdom of God come with power. And after six days Jesus taketh with him Peter, and James , and John , and leadeth them up into an high ... Mentions: Yeshua the Messiah , James ( Jacob ), Moses , Galilee , Capernaum .

1 Chronicles 29
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1 Chronicles • Chapter 29 (30 verses)

Furthermore David the king said unto all the congregation, Solomon my son, whom alone God hath chosen, is yet young and tender, and the work is great: for the palace is not for man, but for the Lord God. Now I have prepared with all my might for the house of my God the gold for t... Mentions: David , Solomon , Jacob/Israel , Abram/Abraham , Isaac , Ophir , Hebron , Jerusalem .

Persia
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Biblical Place • Ecbatana • 34.798°N, 48.515°E

Ancient biblical location referenced in 2 Chr 36:20 , 2 Chr 36:22 , 2 Chr 36:23 , Ezra 1:1 , Ezra 1:2 , Ezra 1:8 (identified with Ecbatana ).

Nehemiah 5
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Nehemiah • Chapter 5 (19 verses)

And there was a great cry of the people and of their wives against their brethren the Jews. For there were that said, We, our sons, and our daughters, are many: therefore we take up corn for them, that we may eat, and live. Some also there were that said, We have mortgaged our la... Mentions: Judah .

Babylonia
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Biblical Place • Babel • 32.537°N, 44.421°E

Ancient biblical location referenced in Ezra 1:11 , Ezra 2:1 , Ezra 5:12 , Ezra 6:1 , Ezra 7:6 , Ezra 7:9 (identified with Babel ).

Scripture Passages (24)

Hattush, Shebaniah, Malluch,

Harim, Meremoth, Obadiah ,

Meshullam, Abijah , Mijamin,

Micha, Rehob , Hashabiah,

Zaccur, Sherebiah, Shebaniah,

Hodijah, Bani, Beninu.

Bunni, Azgad, Bebai,

Adonijah, Bigvai, Adin,

Hodijah, Hashum, Bezai,

Magpiash, Meshullam, Hezir,

Meshezabeel, Zadok , Jaddua,

Pelatiah, Hanan , Anaiah,

Hoshea, Hananiah, Hashub,

Hallohesh, Pileha, Shobek,

Rehum, Hashabnah, Maaseiah,

Malluch, Harim, Baanah.

Amariah , Malluch, Hattush,

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