Nehemiah 11:2

“And the people blessed all the men, that willingly offered themselves to dwell at Jerusalem.”

"And the people blessed all the men, that willingly offered themselves to dwell at Jerusalem." - Nehemiah 11:2
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What does Nehemiah 11:2 mean?

Nehemiah 11:2 (KJV) states, "And the people blessed all the men, that willingly offered themselves to dwell at Jerusalem." This verse comes from the Old Testament book of Nehemiah, which tells the story of a Jewish leader who led the efforts to rebuild the walls of Jerusalem and…

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The Power of Willingness in Service

Nehemiah 11:2 provides a glimpse into a pivotal moment for the people of Jerusalem: "And the people blessed all the men, that willingly offered themselves to dwell at Jerusalem." Within this concise yet profound verse, we find a wealth of meaning and a powerful call to action…

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A Prayer of Willingness and Service

Heavenly Father, Creator of the universe and all that dwell within it, we come before You today with hearts open and humble, reminiscent of the words found in Nehemiah 11:2 – "And the people blessed all the men, that willingly offered themselves to dwell at Jerusalem." Lord, we…

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Nehemiah 11:2 - "And the people blessed all the men, that willingly offered themselves to dwell at Jerusalem."
Nehemiah 2:11 - "So I came to Jerusalem, and was there three days."
"So I came to Jerusalem, and was there three days." - Nehemiah 2:11
Nehemiah 11:11-14
Nehemiah 11:13
Nehemiah 11:1-19
Nehemiah 11:34 - "Hadid, Zeboim, Neballat,"
Nehemiah 10:11 - "Micha, Rehob, Hashabiah,"
Nehemiah 11:33 - "Hazor, Ramah, Gittaim,"
Nehemiah 11:32 - "And at Anathoth, Nob, Ananiah,"
Nehemiah 11:26 - "And at Jeshua, and at Moladah, and at Beth-phelet,"
Nehemiah 11:29 - "And at En-rimmon, and at Zareah, and at Jarmuth,"
Nehemiah 11:35 - "Lod, and Ono, the valley of craftsmen."
Nehemiah 11:28 - "And at Ziklag, and at Mekonah, and in the villages thereof,"
Nehemiah 11:36 - "And of the Levites were divisions in Judah, and in Benjamin."
Nehemiah 11:10 - "Of the priests: Jedaiah the son of Joiarib, Jachin."
Nehemiah 12:11 - "And Joiada begat Jonathan, and Jonathan begat Jaddua."
Nehemiah 11:27 - "And at Hazar-shual, and at Beer-sheba, and in the villages thereof,"
Nehemiah 11:11 - "Seraiah the son of Hilkiah, the son of Meshullam, the son of Zadok, the son of Meraioth, the son of Ahitub, was the ruler of the house of God."
"And at Anathoth, Nob, Ananiah," - Nehemiah 11:32
"Hadid, Zeboim, Neballat," - Nehemiah 11:34
"Hazor, Ramah, Gittaim," - Nehemiah 11:33
"Micha, Rehob, Hashabiah," - Nehemiah 10:11
Nehemiah 11:21 - "But the Nethinims dwelt in Ophel: and Ziha and Gispa were over the Nethinims."
Nehemiah 11:8 - "And after him Gabbai, Sallai, nine hundred twenty and eight."
"And at Ziklag, and at Mekonah, and in the villages thereof," - Nehemiah 11:28
"And at En-rimmon, and at Zareah, and at Jarmuth," - Nehemiah 11:29
Nehemiah 11:9 - "And Joel the son of Zichri was their overseer: and Judah the son of Senuah was second over the city."
Nehemiah 11:16 - "And Shabbethai and Jozabad, of the chief of the Levites, had the oversight of the outward business of the house of God."