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Nehemiah 7:2

Nehemiah 7:1 nasb — Now when the wall was rebuilt and I had set up the doors, and the gatekeepers and the singers and the Levites were appo…

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"Now when the wall was rebuilt and I had set up the doors, and the gatekeepers and the singers and the Levites were appointed,"

— Nehemiah 7:1, NASB

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Nehemiah 7 — Context

1

Now when the wall was rebuilt and I had set up the doors, and the gatekeepers and the singers and the Levites were appointed,

2

then I put Hanani my brother, and Hananiah the commander of the fortress, in charge of Jerusalem, for he was a faithful man and feared God more than many.

3

Then I said to them, "Do not let the gates of Jerusalem be opened until the sun is hot, and while they are standing guard, let them shut and bolt the doors. Also appoint guards from the inhabitants of Jerusalem, each at his post, and each in front of his own house."

4

Now the city was large and spacious, but the people in it were few and the houses were not built.

Nehemiah 7:1 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Nehemiah 7:1 say?
Nehemiah 7:1 in the NASB reads: “Now when the wall was rebuilt and I had set up the doors, and the gatekeepers and the singers and the Levites were appointed,”
Where is Nehemiah 7:1 in the Bible?
Nehemiah 7:1 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Nehemiah, chapter 7, verse 1.
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 7:1.
What translation should I read Nehemiah 7:1 in?
Nehemiah 7:1 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 7:1?
Nehemiah 7:1 reads (NASB): “Now when the wall was rebuilt and I had set up the doors, and the gatekeepers and the singers and the Levites were appointed,” 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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