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Nehemiah 1:1-5 (TNIV)

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¹ The words of Nehemiah son of Hakaliah: In the month of Kislev in the twentieth year, while I was in the citadel of Susa, ² Hanani, one of my brothers, came from Judah with some other men, and I questioned them about the Jewish remnant that had survived the exile, and also about Jerusalem. ³ They said to me, "Those who survived the exile and are back in the province are in great trouble and disgrace. The wall of Jerusalem is broken down, and its gates have been burned with fire." ⁴ When I heard these things, I sat down and wept. For some days I mourned and fasted and prayed before the God of heaven. ⁵ Then I said: "LORD, the God of heaven, the great and awesome God, who keeps his covenant of love with those who love him and keep his commandments,


This passage relates to the following topic(s):
(v. 4) Prayer - Nehemiah - for the condition of Jerusalem
(v. 4) Fasting - Nehemiah - for the condition of Jerusalem
(v. 5) Prayer - Nehemiah - for the condition of Jerusalem

This passage is referenced in the following quiet time(s):
(v. 4) Strong Foundation (2015-10-11)
(v. 5) Prayer of the Righeous - Intimate Prayer (2013-03-22)
(v. 5) Strong Foundation (2015-10-11)

Definition(s):
Jerusalem (Je-roo-sa-lem): vision of peace
Judah (Joo-da): the praise of the Lord; confession
Nehemiah (Ne-hem-eye-a): consolation; repentance of the Lord