Nehemiah 2:4

New Century Version

Then the king said to me, “What do you want?” First I prayed to the God of heaven.

Cross References

2 Samuel 15:31

Someone told David, “Ahithophel is one of the people with Absalom who made secret plans against you.” So David prayed, “Lord, please make Ahithophel’s advice foolish.”

1 Kings 3:5

While he was at Gibeon, the Lord appeared to him in a dream during the night. God said, “Ask for whatever you want me to give you.”

Nehemiah 1:11

Lord, listen carefully to the prayer of your servant and the prayers of your servants who love to honor you. Give me, your servant, success today; allow this king to show kindness to me.” I was the one who served wine to the king.

Nehemiah 1:4

When I heard these things, I sat down and cried for several days. I was sad and fasted. I prayed to the God of heaven,

Nehemiah 1:5

“Lord, God of heaven, you are the great God who is to be respected. You are loyal, and you keep your agreement with those who love you and obey your commands.

Nehemiah 2:20

But I answered them, “The God of heaven will give us success. We, his servants, will start rebuilding, but you have no share, claim, or memorial in Jerusalem.”

Nehemiah 2:5

Then I answered the king, “If you are willing and if I have pleased you, send me to the city in Judah where my ancestors are buried so I can rebuild it.”

Esther 5:3

The king asked, “What is it, Queen Esther? What do you want to ask me? I will give you as much as half of my kingdom.”

Esther 5:6

As they were drinking wine, the king said to Esther, “Now, what are you asking for? I will give it to you. What is it you want? I will give you as much as half of my kingdom.”

Esther 7:2

As they were drinking wine on the second day, the king asked Esther again, “What are you asking for? I will give it to you. What is it you want? I will give you as much as half of my kingdom.”

Psalm 136:26

Give thanks to the God of heaven. His love continues forever.

Proverbs 3:6

Remember the Lord in all you do, and he will give you success.

Mark 10:51

Jesus asked him, “What do you want me to do for you?” The blind man answered, “Teacher, I want to see.”

Acts 23:19

The commander took the young man’s hand and led him to a place where they could be alone. He asked, “What do you want to tell me?”

Philippians 4:6

Do not worry about anything, but pray and ask God for everything you need, always giving thanks.