Nehemiah 2:18

New American Bible - revised edition

Then I explained to them how God had shown his gracious favor to me, and what the king had said to me. They replied, “Let us begin building!” And they undertook the work with vigor.

Cross References

2 Samuel 2:7

So take courage and prove yourselves valiant, for though your lord Saul is dead, the house of Judah has anointed me king over them.” Ishbaal King of Israel.

1 Chronicles 11:10

These were David’s chief warriors who, together with all Israel, supported him in his reign in order to make him king, according to the Lord’s word concerning Israel.

1 Chronicles 19:13

Hold firm and let us show ourselves courageous for the sake of our people and the cities of our God; and may the Lord do what is good in his sight.”

2 Chronicles 32:5

He then looked to his defenses: he rebuilt the wall where it was broken down, raised towers upon it, and built another wall outside. He strengthened the Millo of the City of David and made a great number of spears and shields.

Ezra 6:22

They joyfully kept the feast of Unleavened Bread for seven days, for the Lord had filled them with joy by making the king of Assyria favorable to them, so that he gave them help in their work on the house of God, the God of Israel.

Nehemiah 2:8

also a letter for Asaph, the keeper of the royal woods, that he may give me timber to make beams for the gates of the temple citadel, for the city wall and the house that I will occupy.” Since I enjoyed the good favor of my God, the king granted my requests.

Ephesians 6:10

Finally, draw your strength from the Lord and from his mighty power.

Philippians 2:13

For God is the one who, for his good purpose, works in you both to desire and to work.

1 Samuel 23:16

Then Saul’s son, Jonathan, came down to David at Horesh and encouraged him in the Lord.