Nehemiah 7:3

Lighthouse Bible 2006

And I said to them, Let not the gates of Jerusalem be opened until the sun is hot; and while they stand by, let them shut the doors, and bar them: and appoint watches from the inhabitants of Jerusalem, every one in his watch, and every one to be next to his house.

Cross References

Nehemiah 13:19

And it came to pass, that when the gates of Jerusalem began to be dark before the sabbath, I commanded that the gates should be shut, and directed that they should not be opened till after the sabbath: and some of my servants I set at the gates, that there should no burden be brought in on the sabbath day.

Nehemiah 3:23

After him repaired Benjamin and Hashub opposite their house. After him repaired Azariah the son of Maaseiah the son of Ananiah by his house.

Nehemiah 7:2

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 more than many did.

Nehemiah 7:4

Now the city was large and great: but the people were few in it, and the houses were not built.

Psalm 127:1

​Unless the LORD builds the house, they labor in vain that build it: unless the LORD keeps the city, the watchman wakes but in vain.

Psalm 147:13

For he has strengthened the bars of your gates; he has blessed your children within you.

Matthew 10:16

Behold, I send you out as sheep in the midst of wolves: be ye therefore wise as serpents, and harmless as doves.