Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version I also told them about the gracious hand of my God on me and what the king had said to me. They replied, “Let us start rebuilding.” So they began this good work. New Living Translation Then I told them about how the gracious hand of God had been on me, and about my conversation with the king. They replied at once, “Yes, let’s rebuild the wall!” So they began the good work. English Standard Version And I told them of the hand of my God that had been upon me for good, and also of the words that the king had spoken to me. And they said, “Let us rise up and build.” So they strengthened their hands for the good work. Berean Standard Bible I also told them about the gracious hand of my God upon me, and what the king had said to me. “Let us start rebuilding,” they replied, and they set their hands to this good work. King James Bible Then I told them of the hand of my God which was good upon me; as also the king's words that he had spoken unto me. And they said, Let us rise up and build. So they strengthened their hands for this good work. New King James Version And I told them of the hand of my God which had been good upon me, and also of the king’s words that he had spoken to me. So they said, “Let us rise up and build.” Then they set their hands to this good work. New American Standard Bible And I told them how the hand of my God had been favorable to me and also about the king’s words which he had spoken to me. Then they said, “Let’s arise and build.” So they put their hands to the good work. NASB 1995 I told them how the hand of my God had been favorable to me and also about the king’s words which he had spoken to me. Then they said, “Let us arise and build.” So they put their hands to the good work. NASB 1977 And I told them how the hand of my God had been favorable to me, and also about the king’s words which he had spoken to me. Then they said, “Let us arise and build.” So they put their hands to the good work. Legacy Standard Bible And I told them how the hand of my God had been good to me and also about the king’s words which he had said to me. Then they said, “Let us arise and build.” So they strengthened their hands for the good work. Amplified Bible Then I told them how the hand of my God had been favorable to me and also about the words that the king had spoken to me. And they said, “Let us rise up and build.” So they thoroughly supported the good work. Christian Standard Bible I told them how the gracious hand of my God had been on me, and what the king had said to me. They said, “Let’s start rebuilding,” and their hands were strengthened to do this good work. Holman Christian Standard Bible I told them how the gracious hand of my God had been on me, and what the king had said to me. They said, “Let’s start rebuilding,” and they were encouraged to do this good work. American Standard Version And I told them of the hand of my God which was good upon me, as also of the king's words that he had spoken unto me. And they said, Let us rise up and build. So they strengthened their hands for the good work. Contemporary English Version Then I told them how kind God had been and what the king had said. Immediately, they replied, "Let's start building now!" So they got everything ready. English Revised Version And I told them of the hand of my God which was good upon me; as also of the king's words that he had spoken unto me. And they said, Let us rise up and build. So they strengthened their hands for the good work. GOD'S WORD® Translation Then I told them that my God had been guiding me and what the king had told me. They replied, "Let's begin to rebuild." So they encouraged one another to begin this God-pleasing work. Good News Translation And I told them how God had been with me and helped me, and what the emperor had said to me. They responded, "Let's start rebuilding!" And they got ready to start the work. International Standard Version Then I told them how good my God had been to me, and about what the king had told me. They replied, "Let's get out there and build!" So they encouraged themselves to do good. Majority Standard Bible I also told them about the gracious hand of my God upon me, and what the king had said to me. “Let us start rebuilding,” they replied, and they set their hands to this good work. NET Bible Then I related to them how the good hand of my God was on me and what the king had said to me. Then they replied, "Let's begin rebuilding right away!" So they readied themselves for this good project. New Heart English Bible I told them of the hand of my God which was good on me, as also of the king's words that he had spoken to me. They said, "Let's rise up and build." So they strengthened their hands for the good work. Webster's Bible Translation Then I told them of the hand of my God which was good upon me; as also the king's words that he had spoken to me. And they said, Let us rise and build. So they strengthened their hands for this good work. World English Bible I told them about the hand of my God which was good on me, and also about the king’s words that he had spoken to me. They said, “Let’s rise up and build.” So they strengthened their hands for the good work. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd I declare to them the hand of my God that is good on me, and also the words of the king that he said to me, and they say, “Let us rise, and we have built”; and they strengthen their hands for good. Young's Literal Translation And I declare to them the hand of my God that is good upon me, and also the words of the king that he said to me, and they say, 'Let us rise, and we have built;' and they strengthen their hands for good. Smith's Literal Translation And I shall announce to them the hand of my God that it was good upon me; and also the king's words who said to me. And they will say, We will rise up and build. And they will strengthen their hands for good. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd I shewed them how the hand of my God was good with me, and the king's words, which he had spoken to me, and I said: Let us rise up, and build. And their hands were strengthened in good. Catholic Public Domain Version And I revealed to them how the hand of my God was with me for good, and the words of the king, which he had spoken to me. And I said: “Let us rise up, and build.” And their hands were strengthened for good. New American Bible 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. New Revised Standard Version I told them that the hand of my God had been gracious upon me, and also the words that the king had spoken to me. Then they said, “Let us start building!” So they committed themselves to the common good. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleThen f told them of the hand of my God which was with me for good, and also the king's words that he had spoken to me. And they said, Let us rise up and build. So they strengthened their hands for this good work. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And I revealed to them the hand of my God who was with me for good, also the words of the King that were spoken to me, and they said: “We are standing and we are building!” And they strengthened their hands to work hard. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And I told them of the hand of my God which was good upon me; as also of the king's words that he had spoken unto me. And they said: 'Let us rise up and build.' So they strengthened their hands for the good work. Brenton Septuagint Translation And I told them of the hand of God which was good upon me, also about the words of the king which he spoke to me: and I said, Let us arise and build. And their hands were strengthened for the good work. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Nehemiah Inspects the Walls…17Then I said to them, “You see the trouble we are in. Jerusalem lies in ruins, and its gates have been burned down. Come, let us rebuild the wall of Jerusalem, so that we will no longer be a disgrace.” 18I also told them about the gracious hand of my God upon me, and what the king had said to me. “Let us start rebuilding,” they replied, and they set their hands to this good work. 19But when Sanballat the Horonite, Tobiah the Ammonite official, and Geshem the Arab heard about this, they mocked us and ridiculed us, saying, “What is this you are doing? Are you rebelling against the king?”… Cross References Ezra 5:2 Then Zerubbabel son of Shealtiel and Jeshua son of Jozadak rose up and began to rebuild the house of God in Jerusalem. And the prophets of God were with them, helping them. Haggai 1:14 So the LORD stirred the spirit of Zerubbabel son of Shealtiel, governor of Judah, and the spirit of Joshua son of Jehozadak, the high priest, as well as the spirit of all the remnant of the people. And they came and began the work on the house of the LORD of Hosts, their God, Philippians 2:13 For it is God who works in you to will and to act on behalf of His good purpose. Ezra 7:27-28 Blessed be the LORD, the God of our fathers, who has put into the heart of the king to so honor the house of the LORD in Jerusalem, / and who has shown me favor before the king, his counselors, and all his powerful officials. And because the hand of the LORD my God was upon me, I took courage and gathered the leaders of Israel to return with me. 2 Chronicles 36:22-23 In the first year of Cyrus king of Persia, to fulfill the word of the LORD spoken through Jeremiah, the LORD stirred the spirit of Cyrus king of Persia to send a proclamation throughout his kingdom and to put it in writing as follows: / “This is what Cyrus king of Persia says: ‘The LORD, the God of heaven, who has given me all the kingdoms of the earth, has appointed me to build a house for Him at Jerusalem in Judah. Whoever among you belongs to His people, may the LORD his God be with him, and may he go up.’” Isaiah 41:6-7 Each one helps the other and says to his brother, “Be strong!” / The craftsman encourages the goldsmith, and he who wields the hammer cheers him who strikes the anvil, saying of the welding, “It is good.” He nails it down so it will not be toppled. Acts 4:19-20 But Peter and John replied, “Judge for yourselves whether it is right in God’s sight to listen to you rather than God. / For we cannot stop speaking about what we have seen and heard.” 1 Corinthians 15:58 Therefore, my beloved brothers, be steadfast and immovable. Always excel in the work of the Lord, because you know that your labor in the Lord is not in vain. Psalm 126:2-3 Then our mouths were filled with laughter, our tongues with shouts of joy. Then it was said among the nations, “The LORD has done great things for them.” / The LORD has done great things for us; we are filled with joy. 2 Corinthians 8:16-17 But thanks be to God, who put into the heart of Titus the same devotion I have for you. / For not only did he welcome our appeal, but he is eagerly coming to you of his own volition. 1 Samuel 14:6-7 Jonathan said to the young man bearing his armor, “Come, let us cross over to the outpost of these uncircumcised men. Perhaps the LORD will work on our behalf. Nothing can hinder the LORD from saving, whether by many or by few.” / His armor-bearer replied, “Do all that is in your heart. Go ahead; I am with you heart and soul.” Romans 8:31 What then shall we say in response to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us? 1 Thessalonians 5:24 The One who calls you is faithful, and He will do it. Exodus 35:21 And everyone whose heart stirred him and whose spirit prompted him came and brought an offering to the LORD for the work on the Tent of Meeting, for all its services, and for the holy garments. Acts 18:9-10 One night the Lord spoke to Paul in a vision: “Do not be afraid; keep on speaking; do not be silent. / For I am with you and no one will lay a hand on you, because I have many people in this city.” Treasury of Scripture Then I told them of the hand of my God which was good on me; as also the king's words that he had spoken to me. And they said, Let us rise up and build. So they strengthened their hands for this good work. the hand. Nehemiah 2:8 And a letter unto Asaph the keeper of the king's forest, that he may give me timber to make beams for the gates of the palace which appertained to the house, and for the wall of the city, and for the house that I shall enter into. And the king granted me, according to the good hand of my God upon me. So they strengthened 2 Samuel 2:7 Therefore now let your hands be strengthened, and be ye valiant: for your master Saul is dead, and also the house of Judah have anointed me king over them. 1 Chronicles 11:10 These also are the chief of the mighty men whom David had, who strengthened themselves with him in his kingdom, and with all Israel, to make him king, according to the word of the LORD concerning Israel. 1 Chronicles 19:13 Be of good courage, and let us behave ourselves valiantly for our people, and for the cities of our God: and let the LORD do that which is good in his sight. Jump to Previous Arise Build Building Built Declare Favorable Good Gracious Hand Hands King's Rebuilding Rise Start Strengthen Strengthened Strong Words WorkJump to Next Arise Build Building Built Declare Favorable Good Gracious Hand Hands King's Rebuilding Rise Start Strengthen Strengthened Strong Words WorkNehemiah 2 1. Artaxerxes, understanding the cause of Nehemiah's sadness, 6. sends him with letters and commission to Jerusalem 9. Nehemiah, to the grief of the enemies, comes to Jerusalem 12. He views secretly the ruins of the walls 17. He incites the Jews to build I also told them This phrase indicates Nehemiah's role as a communicator and leader. The Hebrew root for "told" is "נָגַד" (nagad), which means to declare or make known. Nehemiah is not just sharing information; he is declaring God's providence and the king's support, which is crucial for inspiring the people. In a historical context, this reflects the importance of transparency and communication in leadership, especially when rallying people for a common cause. about the gracious hand of my God upon me and what the king had said to me 'Let us start rebuilding,' they replied and they set their hands to this good work Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew I also toldוָאַגִּ֨יד (wā·’ag·gîḏ) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Consecutive imperfect - first person common singular Strong's 5046: To be conspicuous them לָהֶ֜ם (lā·hem) Preposition | third person masculine plural Strong's Hebrew about אֲשֶׁר־ (’ă·šer-) Pronoun - relative Strong's 834: Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that the gracious טוֹבָ֣ה (ṭō·w·ḇāh) Adjective - feminine singular Strong's 2896: Pleasant, agreeable, good hand יַ֣ד (yaḏ) Noun - feminine singular construct Strong's 3027: A hand of my God אֱלֹהַ֗י (’ĕ·lō·hay) Noun - masculine plural construct | first person common singular Strong's 430: gods -- the supreme God, magistrates, a superlative upon me, עָלַ֔י (‘ā·lay) Preposition | first person common singular Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against and וְאַף־ (wə·’ap̄-) Conjunctive waw | Conjunction Strong's 637: Meaning accession, yea, adversatively though what אֲשֶׁ֣ר (’ă·šer) Pronoun - relative Strong's 834: Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that the king הַמֶּ֖לֶךְ (ham·me·leḵ) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 4428: A king had said אָֽמַר־ (’ā·mar-) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 559: To utter, say to me. לִ֑י (lî) Preposition | first person common singular Strong's Hebrew “Let us start נָק֣וּם (nā·qūm) Verb - Qal - Imperfect Cohortative if contextual - first person common plural Strong's 6965: To arise, stand up, stand rebuilding,” וּבָנִ֔ינוּ (ū·ḇā·nî·nū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - first person common plural Strong's 1129: To build they replied, וַיֹּֽאמְרוּ֙ (way·yō·mə·rū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural Strong's 559: To utter, say and they set וַיְחַזְּק֥וּ (way·ḥaz·zə·qū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Piel - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural Strong's 2388: To fasten upon, to seize, be strong, obstinate, to bind, restrain, conquer their hands יְדֵיהֶ֖ם (yə·ḏê·hem) Noun - fdc | third person masculine plural Strong's 3027: A hand to [this] good [work]. לַטּוֹבָֽה׃ (laṭ·ṭō·w·ḇāh) Preposition-l, Article | Noun - feminine singular Strong's 2896: Pleasant, agreeable, good Links Nehemiah 2:18 NIVNehemiah 2:18 NLT Nehemiah 2:18 ESV Nehemiah 2:18 NASB Nehemiah 2:18 KJV Nehemiah 2:18 BibleApps.com Nehemiah 2:18 Biblia Paralela Nehemiah 2:18 Chinese Bible Nehemiah 2:18 French Bible Nehemiah 2:18 Catholic Bible OT History: Nehemiah 2:18 I told them of the hand (Neh Ne) |