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Nehemiah 5:19 net — Please remember me for good, O my God, for all that I have done for this people.

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"Please remember me for good, O my God, for all that I have done for this people."

— Nehemiah 5:19, NET Bible

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Nehemiah 5 — Context

16

I gave myself to the work on this wall, without even purchasing a field. All my associates were gathered there for the work.

17

There were 150 Jews and officials who dined with me routinely, in addition to those who came to us from the nations all around us.

18

Every day one ox, six select sheep, and some birds were prepared for me, and every ten days all kinds of wine in abundance. Despite all this I did not require the food allotted to the governor, for the work was demanding on this people.

19

Please remember me for good, O my God, for all that I have done for this people.

Nehemiah 5:19 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Nehemiah 5:19 say?
Nehemiah 5:19 in the NET Bible reads: “Please remember me for good, O my God, for all that I have done for this people.”
Where is Nehemiah 5:19 in the Bible?
Nehemiah 5:19 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Nehemiah, chapter 5, verse 19.
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 5:19.
What translation should I read Nehemiah 5:19 in?
Nehemiah 5:19 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 5:19?
Nehemiah 5:19 reads (NET): “Please remember me for good, O my God, for all that I have done for this people.” 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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