Nehemiah 5:16 kjva — Yea, also I continued in the work of this wall, neither bought we any land: and all my servants were gathered thither u…

King James Version with Apocrypha

"Yea, also I continued in the work of this wall, neither bought we any land: and all my servants were gathered thither unto the work."

— Nehemiah 5:16, King James Version with Apocrypha

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Nehemiah 5 — Context

13

Also I shook my lap, and said, So God shake out every man from his house, and from his labour, that performeth not this promise, even thus be he shaken out, and emptied. And all the congregation said, Amen, and praised the Lord. And the people did according to this promise.

14

Moreover from the time that I was appointed to be their governor in the land of Judah, from the twentieth year even unto the two and thirtieth year of Artaxerxes the king, that is, twelve years, I and my brethren have not eaten the bread of the governor.

15

But the former governors that had been before me were chargeable unto the people, and had taken of them bread and wine, beside forty shekels of silver; yea, even their servants bare rule over the people: but so did not I, because of the fear of God.

16

Yea, also I continued in the work of this wall, neither bought we any land: and all my servants were gathered thither unto the work.

17

Moreover there were at my table an hundred and fifty of the Jews and rulers, beside those that came unto us from among the heathen that are about us.

18

Now that which was prepared for me daily was one ox and six choice sheep; also fowls were prepared for me, and once in ten days store of all sorts of wine: yet for all this required not I the bread of the governor, because the bondage was heavy upon this people.

19

Think upon me, my God, for good, according to all that I have done for this people.

Nehemiah 5:16 — Frequently Asked Questions

7 questions
What does Nehemiah 5:16 say?
Nehemiah 5:16 in the King James Version with Apocrypha reads: “Yea, also I continued in the work of this wall, neither bought we any land: and all my servants were gathered thither unto the work.”
Where is Nehemiah 5:16 in the Bible?
Nehemiah 5:16 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Nehemiah, chapter 5, verse 16.
Who wrote Nehemiah?
Nehemiah is traditionally attributed to Nehemiah (largely from his memoirs). It was written c. 445–425 BC.
What is the book of Nehemiah about?
Nehemiah, cupbearer to the Persian king Artaxerxes, leads the rebuilding of Jerusalem's walls against fierce opposition. The book combines stirring leadership with covenant renewal, ending with reform of priesthood, sabbath, and intermarriage.
What are the major themes of Nehemiah?
Nehemiah explores themes including Leadership, Prayer, Rebuilding, Opposition, Covenant Renewal. These themes shape the meaning and context of Nehemiah 5:16.
What translation should I read Nehemiah 5:16 in?
Nehemiah 5:16 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Nehemiah 5:16?
Nehemiah 5:16 reads (KJVA): “Yea, also I continued in the work of this wall, neither bought we any land: and all my servants were gathered thither unto the work.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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