Nehemiah 2:18

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

Then I told them how kind God had been and what the king had said. Immediately, they replied, “Let's start building now!” So they got everything ready.

Cross References

2 Samuel 2:7

Saul is dead, but the tribe of Judah has made me their king. So be strong and have courage.

1 Chronicles 11:10

The LORD had promised that David would become king, and so everyone in Israel gave David their support. Certain warriors also helped keep his kingdom strong.

1 Chronicles 19:13

Be brave and fight hard to protect our people and the towns of our LORD God. I pray he will do whatever pleases him.”

2 Chronicles 32:5

Hezekiah's workers also repaired the broken sections of the city wall. Then they built defence towers and an outer wall to help protect the one already there. The landfill on the east side of David's City was also strengthened. He gave orders to make a large supply of weapons and shields,

Ezra 6:22

For seven days they celebrated the Festival of Thin Bread. Everyone was happy because the LORD God of Israel had made sure that the king of Assyria would be kind to them and help them build the temple.

Nehemiah 2:8

I will need timber to rebuild the gates of the fortress near the temple and more timber to construct the city wall and to build a place for me to live. And so, I would appreciate a letter to Asaph, who is in charge of the royal forest.” God was good to me, and the king did everything I asked.

Ephesians 6:10

Finally, let the mighty strength of the Lord make you strong.

Philippians 2:13

God is working in you to make you willing and able to obey him.

1 Samuel 23:16

But Jonathan went to see David, and God helped him encourage David.