Cross References

Nehemiah 11:2

Good News Translation

The people praised anyone else who volunteered to live in Jerusalem.

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Jerusalem was a large city, but not many people were living in it, and not many houses had been built yet.

People who were in deepest misery praised me, and I helped widows find security.

I would give him clothing made of wool that had come from my own flock of sheep. Then he would praise me with all his heart.

On the day you fight your enemies, your people will volunteer. Like the dew of early morning your young men will come to you on the sacred hills.

Pray for the peace of Jerusalem: “May those who love you prosper.

return it to him each evening, so that he can have it to sleep in. Then he will be grateful, and the Lord your God will be pleased with you.

My heart is with the commanders of Israel, with the people who gladly volunteered. Praise the Lord!