Nehemiah 7:4

Tree of Life Version

Now the city was spacious and large, but there were few people within it and no houses were being built.

Cross References

Nehemiah 11:1

So the leaders of the people dwelt in Jerusalem while the remainder of the people cast lots to bring one out of every ten to live in Jerusalem, the holy city, while the other nine remained in the other towns.

Nehemiah 11:2

Then the people blessed all the men who volunteered to dwell in Jerusalem.

Nehemiah 7:3

I said to them, “The gates of Jerusalem must not be opened until the sun is hot. While those are still on duty, have them shut and bar the doors. Also appoint residents of Jerusalem as guards, some at their post and some near their homes.”

Nehemiah 7:5

So my God put into my heart to assemble the nobles, the officials and the people to be registered by genealogy. I found the scroll of the genealogical record of those who formerly returned. I found the following written there:

Isaiah 58:12

Some of you will rebuild the ancient ruins, will raise up the age-old foundations, will be called Repairer of the Breach, Restorer of Streets for Dwelling.

Matthew 6:33

But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you.