Nehemiah 11:2

New English Translation

The people gave their blessing on all the men who volunteered to settle in Jerusalem.

Cross References

Nehemiah 7:4

Now the city was spread out and large, and there were not a lot of people in it. At that time houses had not been rebuilt.

Job 29:13

the blessing of the dying man descended on me, and I made the widow’s heart rejoice;

Job 31:20

whose heart did not bless me as he warmed himself with the fleece of my sheep,

Psalm 110:3

Your people willingly follow you when you go into battle. On the holy hills at sunrise the dew of your youth belongs to you.

Psalm 122:6

Pray for the peace of Jerusalem! May those who love her prosper!

Deuteronomy 24:13

You must by all means return to him at sunset the item he gave you as security so that he may sleep in his outer garment and bless you for it; it will be considered a just deed by the Lord your God.

Judges 5:9

My heart went out to Israel’s leaders, to the people who answered the call to war. Praise the Lord!