Nehemiah 11:2

New American Bible - revised edition

The people blessed all those who willingly agreed to take up residence in Jerusalem.

Cross References

Nehemiah 7:4

Now, the city was quite wide and spacious, but its population was small, and none of the houses had been rebuilt.

Job 29:13

The blessing of those in extremity came upon me, and the heart of the widow I made joyful.

Job 31:20

Whose limbs have not blessed me when warmed with the fleece of my sheep;

Psalm 110:3

Yours is princely power from the day of your birth. In holy splendor before the daystar, like dew I begot you.

Psalm 122:6

For the peace of Jerusalem pray: “May those who love you prosper!

Deuteronomy 24:13

but shall definitely return it at sunset, so that your neighbor may sleep in the garment and bless you. That will be your justice before the Lord, your God.

Judges 5:9

My heart is with the leaders of Israel, with the dedicated ones of the people—bless the Lord;