1 And it came to pass in the month Nisan, in the twentieth year of Artaxerxes the king, when wine was before him, that I took up the wine, and gave it unto the king. Now I had not been beforetime sad in his presence.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And it came to pass in the month H2320 (חֹדֶשׁ) — the new moon; by implication, a month
- Nisan H5212 (נִיסָן) — Nisan, the first month of the Jewish sacred year
- in the twentieth H6242 (עֶשְׂרִים) — twenty; also (ordinal) twentieth
- year H8141 (שָׁנֶה) — a year (as a revolution of time)
- of Artaxerxes H783 (אַרְתַּחְשַׁשְׁתָּא) — Artachshasta (or Artaxerxes), a title (rather than name) of several Persian kings
- the king H4428 (מֶלֶךְ) — a king
- wine H3196 (יַיִן) — wine (as fermented); by implication, intoxication
- before H6440 (פָּנִים) — the face (as the part that turns); used in a great variety of applications (literally and figuratively); also (with prepositional prefix) as a preposition (befo…
- him: and I took up H5375 (נָשָׂא) — to lift, in a great variety of applications, literal and figurative, absolute and relative
- the wine H3196 (יַיִן) — wine (as fermented); by implication, intoxication
- and gave H5414 (נָתַן) — to give, used with greatest latitude of application (put, make, etc.)
- unto the king H4428 (מֶלֶךְ) — a king
- sad H7451 (רַע) — bad or (as noun) evil (natural or moral)
- in his presence H6440 (פָּנִים) — the face (as the part that turns); used in a great variety of applications (literally and figuratively); also (with prepositional prefix) as a preposition (befo…
2 And the king said unto me, Why is thy countenance sad, seeing thou art not sick? this is nothing else but sorrow of heart. Then I was very sore afraid.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Wherefore the king H4428 (מֶלֶךְ) — a king
- said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- thy countenance H6440 (פָּנִים) — the face (as the part that turns); used in a great variety of applications (literally and figuratively); also (with prepositional prefix) as a preposition (befo…
- sad H7451 (רַע) — bad or (as noun) evil (natural or moral)
- not sick H2470 (חָלָה) — properly, to be rubbed or worn; hence (figuratively) to be weak, sick, afflicted; or (causatively) to grieve, make sick; also to stroke (in flattering), entreat
- but sorrow H7455 (רֹעַ) — badness (as marring), physically or morally
- of heart H3820 (לֵב) — the heart; also used (figuratively) very widely for the feelings, the will and even the intellect; likewise for the centre of anything
- Then I was very H3966 (מְאֹד) — properly, vehemence, i.e. (with or without preposition) vehemently; by implication, wholly, speedily, etc. (often with other words as an intensive or superlativ…
- sore H7235 (רָבָה) — to increase (in whatever respect)
- afraid H3372 (יָרֵא) — to fear; morally to revere; causatively to frighten
3 And I said unto the king, Let the king live for ever: why should not my countenance be sad, when the city, the place of my fathers’ sepulchres, lieth waste, and the gates thereof are consumed with fire?Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- unto the king H4428 (מֶלֶךְ) — a king
- Let the king H4428 (מֶלֶךְ) — a king
- live H2421 (חָיָה) — to live, whether literally or figuratively; causatively, to revive
- for ever H5769 (עוֹלָם) — properly, concealed, i.e. the vanishing point; generally, time out of mind (past or future), i.e. (practically) eternity; frequentatively, adverbial (especially…
- why should not my countenance H6440 (פָּנִים) — the face (as the part that turns); used in a great variety of applications (literally and figuratively); also (with prepositional prefix) as a preposition (befo…
- be sad H3415 (יָרַע) — properly, to be broken up (with any violent action) i.e. (figuratively) to fear
- when the city H5892 (עִיר) — a city (a place guarded by waking or a watch) in the widest sense (even of a mere encampment or post)
- the place H1004 (בַּיִת) — a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)
- of my fathers’ H1 (אָב) — father, in a literal and immediate, or figurative and remote application
- sepulchres H6913 (קֶבֶר) — a sepulchre
- waste H2720 (חָרֵב) — parched or ruined
- and the gates H8179 (שַׁעַר) — an opening, i.e. door or gate
- thereof are consumed H398 (אָכַל) — to eat (literally or figuratively)
- with fire H784 (אֵשׁ) — fire (literally or figuratively)
4 Then the king said unto me, For what dost thou make request? So I prayed to the God of heaven.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Then the king H4428 (מֶלֶךְ) — a king
- said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- unto me, For what dost thou make request H1245 (בָּקַשׁ) — to search out (by any method, specifically in worship or prayer); by implication, to strive after
- So I prayed H6419 (פָּלַל) — to judge (officially or mentally); by extension, to intercede, pray
- to the God H430 (אֱלֹהִים) — gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme God; occasionally applied by way of deference…
- of heaven H8064 (שָׁמַיִם) — the sky (as aloft; the dual perhaps alluding to the visible arch in which the clouds move, as well as to the higher ether where the celestial bodies revolve)
5 And I said unto the king, If it please the king, and if thy servant have found favor in thy sight, that thou wouldest send me unto Judah, unto the city of my fathers’ sepulchres, that I may build it.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And I said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- unto the king H4428 (מֶלֶךְ) — a king
- If it please H2895 (טוֹב) — to be (transitively, do or make) good (or well) in the widest sense
- the king H4428 (מֶלֶךְ) — a king
- and if thy servant H5650 (עֶבֶד) — a servant
- have found favour H3190 (יָטַב) — to be (causative) make well, literally (sound, beautiful) or figuratively (happy, successful, right)
- in thy sight H6440 (פָּנִים) — the face (as the part that turns); used in a great variety of applications (literally and figuratively); also (with prepositional prefix) as a preposition (befo…
- that thou wouldest send H7971 (שָׁלַח) — to send away, for, or out (in a great variety of applications)
- me unto Judah H3063 (יְהוּדָה) — Jehudah (or Judah), the name of five Israelites; also of the tribe descended from the first, and of its territory
- unto the city H5892 (עִיר) — a city (a place guarded by waking or a watch) in the widest sense (even of a mere encampment or post)
- of my fathers’ H1 (אָב) — father, in a literal and immediate, or figurative and remote application
- sepulchres H6913 (קֶבֶר) — a sepulchre
- that I may build H1129 (בָּנָה) — to build (literally and figuratively)
6 And the king said unto me (the queen also sitting by him), For how long shall thy journey be? and when wilt thou return? So it pleased the king to send me; and I set him a time.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And the king H4428 (מֶלֶךְ) — a king
- said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- unto me, (the queen H7694 (שֵׁגָל) — a queen (from cohabitation)
- also sitting H3427 (יָשַׁב) — properly, to sit down (specifically as judge. in ambush, in quiet); by implication, to dwell, to remain; causatively, to settle, to marry
- by him H681 (אֵצֶל) — a side; (as a preposition) near
- For how long shall thy journey H4109 (מַהֲלָךְ) — a walk, i.e. a passage or a distance
- be? and when wilt thou return H7725 (שׁוּב) — to turn back (hence, away) transitively or intransitively, literally or figuratively (not necessarily with the idea of return to the starting point); generally…
- So it pleased H6440 (פָּנִים) — the face (as the part that turns); used in a great variety of applications (literally and figuratively); also (with prepositional prefix) as a preposition (befo…
- So it pleased H3190 (יָטַב) — to be (causative) make well, literally (sound, beautiful) or figuratively (happy, successful, right)
- the king H4428 (מֶלֶךְ) — a king
- to send H7971 (שָׁלַח) — to send away, for, or out (in a great variety of applications)
- me; and I set H5414 (נָתַן) — to give, used with greatest latitude of application (put, make, etc.)
- him a time H2165 (זְמָן) — an appointed occasion
7 Moreover I said unto the king, If it please the king, let letters be given me to the governors beyond the River, that they may let me pass through till I come unto Judah;Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Moreover I said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- unto the king H4428 (מֶלֶךְ) — a king
- If it please H2895 (טוֹב) — to be (transitively, do or make) good (or well) in the widest sense
- the king H4428 (מֶלֶךְ) — a king
- let letters H107 (אִגֶּרֶת) — an epistle
- be given H5414 (נָתַן) — to give, used with greatest latitude of application (put, make, etc.)
- me to the governors H6346 (פֶּחָה) — a prefect (of a city or small district)
- beyond H5676 (עֵבֶר) — properly, a region across; but used only adverbially (with or without a preposition) on the opposite side (especially of the Jordan; ususally meaning the east)
- the river H5104 (נָהָר) — a stream (including the sea; expectation the Nile, Euphrates, etc.); figuratively, prosperity
- that they may convey me over H5674 (עָבַר) — to cross over; used very widely of any transition (literal or figurative; transitive, intransitive, intensive, causative); specifically, to cover (in copulation…
- till I come H935 (בּוֹא) — to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
- into Judah H3063 (יְהוּדָה) — Jehudah (or Judah), the name of five Israelites; also of the tribe descended from the first, and of its territory
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 castle which appertaineth 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.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And a letter H107 (אִגֶּרֶת) — an epistle
- unto Asaph H623 (אָסָף) — Asaph, the name of three Israelites, and of the family of the first
- the keeper H8104 (שָׁמַר) — properly, to hedge about (as with thorns), i.e. guard; generally, to protect, attend to, etc.
- of the king’s H4428 (מֶלֶךְ) — a king
- forest H6508 (פַּרְדֵּס) — a park
- that he may give H5414 (נָתַן) — to give, used with greatest latitude of application (put, make, etc.)
- me timber H6086 (עֵץ) — a tree (from its firmness); hence, wood (plural sticks)
- to make beams H7136 (קָרָה) — to light upon (chiefly by accident); causatively, to bring about; specifically, to impose timbers (for roof or floor)
- for the gates H8179 (שַׁעַר) — an opening, i.e. door or gate
- of the palace H1002 (בִּירָה) — a castle or palace
- to the house H1004 (בַּיִת) — a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)
- and for the wall H2346 (חוֹמָה) — a wall of protection
- of the city H5892 (עִיר) — a city (a place guarded by waking or a watch) in the widest sense (even of a mere encampment or post)
- and for the house H1004 (בַּיִת) — a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)
- that I shall enter into H935 (בּוֹא) — to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
- And the king H4428 (מֶלֶךְ) — a king
- granted H5414 (נָתַן) — to give, used with greatest latitude of application (put, make, etc.)
- me, according to the good H2896 (טוֹב) — good (as an adjective) in the widest sense; used likewise as a noun, both in the masculine and the feminine, the singular and the plural (good, a good or good t…
- hand H3027 (יָד) — a hand (the open one [indicating power, means, direction, etc.], in distinction from 3709, the closed one); used (as noun, adverb, etc.) in a great variety of a…
- of my God H430 (אֱלֹהִים) — gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme God; occasionally applied by way of deference…
9 Then I came to the governors beyond the River, and gave them the king’s letters. Now the king had sent with me captains of the army and horsemen.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Then I came H935 (בּוֹא) — to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
- to the governors H6346 (פֶּחָה) — a prefect (of a city or small district)
- beyond H5676 (עֵבֶר) — properly, a region across; but used only adverbially (with or without a preposition) on the opposite side (especially of the Jordan; ususally meaning the east)
- the river H5104 (נָהָר) — a stream (including the sea; expectation the Nile, Euphrates, etc.); figuratively, prosperity
- and gave H5414 (נָתַן) — to give, used with greatest latitude of application (put, make, etc.)
- them the king’s H4428 (מֶלֶךְ) — a king
- letters H107 (אִגֶּרֶת) — an epistle
- Now the king H4428 (מֶלֶךְ) — a king
- had sent H7971 (שָׁלַח) — to send away, for, or out (in a great variety of applications)
- captains H8269 (שַׂר) — a head person (of any rank or class)
- of the army H2428 (חַיִל) — probably a force, whether of men, means or other resources; an army, wealth, virtue, valor, strength
- and horsemen H6571 (פָּרָשׁ) — a steed (as stretched out to a vehicle, not single nor for mounting ); also (by implication) a driver (in a chariot), i.e. (collectively) cavalry
10 And when Sanballat the Horonite, and Tobiah the servant, the Ammonite, heard of it, it grieved them exceedingly, for that there was come a man to seek the welfare of the children of Israel.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- When Sanballat H5571 (סַנְבַלַּט) — Sanballat, a Persian satrap of Samaria
- the Horonite H2772 (חֹרֹנִי) — a Choronite or inhabitant of Choronaim
- and Tobiah H2900 (טוֹבִיָּה) — Tobijah, the name of three Israelites and of one Samaritan
- the servant H5650 (עֶבֶד) — a servant
- the Ammonite H5984 (עַמּוֹנִי) — an Ammonite or (the adjective) Ammonitish
- heard H8085 (שָׁמַע) — to hear intelligently (often with implication of attention, obedience, etc.; causatively, to tell, etc.)
- it grieved H3415 (יָרַע) — properly, to be broken up (with any violent action) i.e. (figuratively) to fear
- them exceedingly H1419 (גָּדוֹל) — great (in any sense); hence, older; also insolent
- them exceedingly H7451 (רַע) — bad or (as noun) evil (natural or moral)
- that there was come H935 (בּוֹא) — to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
- a man H120 (אָדָם) — ruddy i.e. a human being (an individual or the species, mankind, etc.)
- to seek H1245 (בָּקַשׁ) — to search out (by any method, specifically in worship or prayer); by implication, to strive after
- the welfare H2896 (טוֹב) — good (as an adjective) in the widest sense; used likewise as a noun, both in the masculine and the feminine, the singular and the plural (good, a good or good t…
- of the children H1121 (בֵּן) — a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition,…
- of Israel H3478 (יִשְׂרָאֵל) — he will rule as God; Jisraël, a symbolical name of Jacob; also (typically) of his posterity
11 So I came to Jerusalem, and was there three days.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- So I came H935 (בּוֹא) — to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
- to Jerusalem H3389 (יְרוּשָׁלִַ͏ם) — Jerushalaim or Jerushalem, the capital city of Palestine
- and was there three H7969 (שָׁלוֹשׁ) — three; occasionally (ordinal) third, or (multiple) thrice
- days H3117 (יוֹם) — a day (as the warm hours), whether literal (from sunrise to sunset, or from one sunset to the next), or figurative (a space of time defined by an associated ter…
12 And I arose in the night, I and some few men with me; neither told I any man what my God put into my heart to do for Jerusalem; neither was there any beast with me, save the beast that I rode upon.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And I arose H6965 (קוּם) — to rise (in various applications, literal, figurative, intensive and causative)
- in the night H3915 (לַיִל) — properly, a twist (away of the light), i.e. night; figuratively, adversity
- I and some H4592 (מְעַט) — a little or few (often adverbial or comparative)
- few H4592 (מְעַט) — a little or few (often adverbial or comparative)
- men H582 (אֱנוֹשׁ) — properly, a mortal (and thus differing from the more dignified 120); hence, a man in general (singly or collectively)
- with me; neither told H5046 (נָגַד) — properly, to front, i.e. stand boldly out opposite; by implication (causatively), to manifest; figuratively, to announce (always by word of mouth to one present…
- man H120 (אָדָם) — ruddy i.e. a human being (an individual or the species, mankind, etc.)
- what my God H430 (אֱלֹהִים) — gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme God; occasionally applied by way of deference…
- had put H5414 (נָתַן) — to give, used with greatest latitude of application (put, make, etc.)
- in my heart H3820 (לֵב) — the heart; also used (figuratively) very widely for the feelings, the will and even the intellect; likewise for the centre of anything
- to do H6213 (עָשָׂה) — to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
- at Jerusalem H3389 (יְרוּשָׁלִַ͏ם) — Jerushalaim or Jerushalem, the capital city of Palestine
- beast H929 (בְּהֵמָה) — properly, a dumb beast; especially any large quadruped or animal (often collective)
- with me, save the beast H929 (בְּהֵמָה) — properly, a dumb beast; especially any large quadruped or animal (often collective)
- that I rode upon H7392 (רָכַב) — to ride (on an animal or in a vehicle); causatively, to place upon (for riding or generally), to despatch
13 And I went out by night by the valley gate, even toward the jackal’s well, and to the dung gate, and viewed the walls of Jerusalem, which were broken down, and the gates thereof were consumed with fire.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And I went out H3318 (יָצָא) — to go (causatively, bring) out, in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively, direct and proxim.
- by night H3915 (לַיִל) — properly, a twist (away of the light), i.e. night; figuratively, adversity
- by the gate H8179 (שַׁעַר) — an opening, i.e. door or gate
- of the valley H1516 (גַּיְא) — a gorge (from its lofty sides; hence, narrow, but not a gully or winter-torrent)
- even before H6440 (פָּנִים) — the face (as the part that turns); used in a great variety of applications (literally and figuratively); also (with prepositional prefix) as a preposition (befo…
- the dragon H8577 (תַּנִּין) — a marine or land monster, i.e. sea-serpent or jackal
- well H5886 (עֵין תַּנִּים) — En-Tannim, a pool near Jerusalem
- well H5869 (עַיִן) — an eye (literally or figuratively); by analogy, a fountain (as the eye of the landscape)
- and to the dung H830 (אַשְׁפֹּת) — a heap of rubbish or filth
- port H8179 (שַׁעַר) — an opening, i.e. door or gate
- and viewed H7665 (שָׁבַר) — to burst (literally or figuratively)
- and viewed H7663 (שָׂבַר) — to scrutinize; by implication (of watching) to expect (with hope and patience)
- the walls H2346 (חוֹמָה) — a wall of protection
- of Jerusalem H3389 (יְרוּשָׁלִַ͏ם) — Jerushalaim or Jerushalem, the capital city of Palestine
- which were broken down H6555 (פָּרַץ) — to break out (in many applications, direct and indirect, literal and figurative)
- and the gates H8179 (שַׁעַר) — an opening, i.e. door or gate
- thereof were consumed H398 (אָכַל) — to eat (literally or figuratively)
- with fire H784 (אֵשׁ) — fire (literally or figuratively)
14 Then I went on to the fountain gate and to the king’s pool: but there was no place for the beast that was under me to pass.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Then I went on H5674 (עָבַר) — to cross over; used very widely of any transition (literal or figurative; transitive, intransitive, intensive, causative); specifically, to cover (in copulation…
- to the gate H8179 (שַׁעַר) — an opening, i.e. door or gate
- of the fountain H5869 (עַיִן) — an eye (literally or figuratively); by analogy, a fountain (as the eye of the landscape)
- and to the king’s H4428 (מֶלֶךְ) — a king
- pool H1295 (בְּרֵכָה) — a reservoir (at which camels kneel as a resting-place)
- no place H4725 (מָקוֹם) — properly, a standing, i.e. a spot; but used widely of a locality (general or specific); also (figuratively) of a condition (of body or mind)
- for the beast H929 (בְּהֵמָה) — properly, a dumb beast; especially any large quadruped or animal (often collective)
- under me to pass H5674 (עָבַר) — to cross over; used very widely of any transition (literal or figurative; transitive, intransitive, intensive, causative); specifically, to cover (in copulation…
15 Then went I up in the night by the brook, and viewed the wall; and I turned back, and entered by the valley gate, and so returned.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Then went I up H5927 (עָלָה) — to ascend, intransitively (be high) or actively (mount); used in a great variety of senses, primary and secondary, literal and figurative
- in the night H3915 (לַיִל) — properly, a twist (away of the light), i.e. night; figuratively, adversity
- by the brook H5158 (נַחַל) — a stream, especially a winter torrent; (by implication) a (narrow) valley (in which a brook runs); also a shaft (of a mine)
- and viewed H7665 (שָׁבַר) — to burst (literally or figuratively)
- and viewed H7663 (שָׂבַר) — to scrutinize; by implication (of watching) to expect (with hope and patience)
- the wall H2346 (חוֹמָה) — a wall of protection
- and turned back H7725 (שׁוּב) — to turn back (hence, away) transitively or intransitively, literally or figuratively (not necessarily with the idea of return to the starting point); generally…
- and entered H935 (בּוֹא) — to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
- by the gate H8179 (שַׁעַר) — an opening, i.e. door or gate
- of the valley H1516 (גַּיְא) — a gorge (from its lofty sides; hence, narrow, but not a gully or winter-torrent)
- returned H7725 (שׁוּב) — to turn back (hence, away) transitively or intransitively, literally or figuratively (not necessarily with the idea of return to the starting point); generally…
16 And the rulers knew not whither I went, or what I did; neither had I as yet told it to the Jews, nor to the priests, nor to the nobles, nor to the rulers, nor to the rest that did the work.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And the rulers H5461 (סָגָן) — a præfect of a province
- knew H3045 (יָדַע) — to know (properly, to ascertain by seeing); used in a great variety of senses, figuratively, literally, euphemistically and inferentially (including observation…
- not whither I went H1980 (הָלַךְ) — to walk (in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively)
- or what I did H6213 (עָשָׂה) — to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
- neither had I as yet H3651 (כֵּן) — properly, set upright; hence (figuratively as adjective) just; but usually (as adverb or conjunction) rightly or so (in various applications to manner, time and…
- told H5046 (נָגַד) — properly, to front, i.e. stand boldly out opposite; by implication (causatively), to manifest; figuratively, to announce (always by word of mouth to one present…
- to the Jews H3064 (יְהוּדִי) — a Jehudite (i.e. Judaite or Jew), or descendant of Jehudah (i.e. Judah)
- nor to the priests H3548 (כֹּהֵן) — literally one officiating, a priest; also (by courtesy) an acting priest (although a layman)
- nor to the nobles H2715 (חֹר) — properly, white or pure (from the cleansing or shining power of fire); hence (figuratively) noble (in rank)
- nor to the rulers H5461 (סָגָן) — a præfect of a province
- nor to the rest H3499 (יֶתֶר) — properly, an overhanging, i.e. (by implication) an excess, superiority, remainder; also a small rope (as hanging free)
- that did H6213 (עָשָׂה) — to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
- the work H4399 (מְלָאכָה) — properly, deputyship, i.e. ministry; generally, employment (never servile) or work (abstractly or concretely); also property (as the result of labor)
17 Then said I unto them, Ye see the evil case that we are in, how Jerusalem lieth waste, and the gates thereof are burned with fire: come, and let us build up the wall of Jerusalem, that we be no more a reproach.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Then said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- I unto them, Ye see H7200 (רָאָה) — to see, literally or figuratively (in numerous applications, direct and implied, transitive, intransitive and causative)
- the distress H7451 (רַע) — bad or (as noun) evil (natural or moral)
- in, how Jerusalem H3389 (יְרוּשָׁלִַ͏ם) — Jerushalaim or Jerushalem, the capital city of Palestine
- waste H2720 (חָרֵב) — parched or ruined
- and the gates H8179 (שַׁעַר) — an opening, i.e. door or gate
- thereof are burned H3341 (יָצַת) — to burn or set on fire; figuratively, to desolate
- with fire H784 (אֵשׁ) — fire (literally or figuratively)
- come H3212 (יָלַךְ) — to walk (literally or figuratively); causatively, to carry (in various senses)
- and let us build up H1129 (בָּנָה) — to build (literally and figuratively)
- the wall H2346 (חוֹמָה) — a wall of protection
- of Jerusalem H3389 (יְרוּשָׁלִַ͏ם) — Jerushalaim or Jerushalem, the capital city of Palestine
- that we be no more a reproach H2781 (חֶרְפָּה) — contumely, disgrace, the pudenda
18 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.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Then I told H5046 (נָגַד) — properly, to front, i.e. stand boldly out opposite; by implication (causatively), to manifest; figuratively, to announce (always by word of mouth to one present…
- them of the hand H3027 (יָד) — a hand (the open one [indicating power, means, direction, etc.], in distinction from 3709, the closed one); used (as noun, adverb, etc.) in a great variety of a…
- of my God H430 (אֱלֹהִים) — gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme God; occasionally applied by way of deference…
- which was good H2896 (טוֹב) — good (as an adjective) in the widest sense; used likewise as a noun, both in the masculine and the feminine, the singular and the plural (good, a good or good t…
- upon me; as also the king’s H4428 (מֶלֶךְ) — a king
- words H1697 (דָּבָר) — a word; by implication, a matter (as spoken of) or thing; adverbially, a cause
- that he had spoken H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- unto me. And they said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- Let us rise up H6965 (קוּם) — to rise (in various applications, literal, figurative, intensive and causative)
- and build H1129 (בָּנָה) — to build (literally and figuratively)
- So they strengthened H2388 (חָזַק) — to fasten upon; hence, to seize, be strong (figuratively, courageous, causatively strengthen, cure, help, repair, fortify), obstinate; to bind, restrain, conque…
- their hands H3027 (יָד) — a hand (the open one [indicating power, means, direction, etc.], in distinction from 3709, the closed one); used (as noun, adverb, etc.) in a great variety of a…
- good H2896 (טוֹב) — good (as an adjective) in the widest sense; used likewise as a noun, both in the masculine and the feminine, the singular and the plural (good, a good or good t…
19 But when Sanballat the Horonite, and Tobiah the servant, the Ammonite, and Geshem the Arabian, heard it, they laughed us to scorn, and despised us, and said, What is this thing that ye do? will ye rebel against the king?Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- But when Sanballat H5571 (סַנְבַלַּט) — Sanballat, a Persian satrap of Samaria
- the Horonite H2772 (חֹרֹנִי) — a Choronite or inhabitant of Choronaim
- and Tobiah H2900 (טוֹבִיָּה) — Tobijah, the name of three Israelites and of one Samaritan
- the servant H5650 (עֶבֶד) — a servant
- the Ammonite H5984 (עַמּוֹנִי) — an Ammonite or (the adjective) Ammonitish
- and Geshem H1654 (גֶּשֶׁם) — Geshem or Gashmu, an Arabian
- the Arabian H6163 (עֲרָבִי) — an Arabian or inhabitant of Arab (i.e. Arabia)
- heard H8085 (שָׁמַע) — to hear intelligently (often with implication of attention, obedience, etc.; causatively, to tell, etc.)
- they laughed us to scorn H3932 (לָעַג) — to deride; by implication (as if imitating a foreigner) to speak unintelligibly
- and despised H959 (בָּזָה) — to disesteem
- us, and said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- this thing H1697 (דָּבָר) — a word; by implication, a matter (as spoken of) or thing; adverbially, a cause
- that ye do H6213 (עָשָׂה) — to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
- will ye rebel H4775 (מָרַד) — to rebel
- against the king H4428 (מֶלֶךְ) — a king
20 Then answered I them, and said unto them, The God of heaven, he will prosper us; therefore we his servants will arise and build: but ye have no portion, nor right, nor memorial, in Jerusalem.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Then answered H1697 (דָּבָר) — a word; by implication, a matter (as spoken of) or thing; adverbially, a cause
- Then answered H7725 (שׁוּב) — to turn back (hence, away) transitively or intransitively, literally or figuratively (not necessarily with the idea of return to the starting point); generally…
- I them, and said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- unto them, The God H430 (אֱלֹהִים) — gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme God; occasionally applied by way of deference…
- of heaven H8064 (שָׁמַיִם) — the sky (as aloft; the dual perhaps alluding to the visible arch in which the clouds move, as well as to the higher ether where the celestial bodies revolve)
- he will prosper H6743 (צָלַח) — to push forward, in various senses (literal or figurative, transitive or intransitive)
- us; therefore we his servants H5650 (עֶבֶד) — a servant
- will arise H6965 (קוּם) — to rise (in various applications, literal, figurative, intensive and causative)
- and build H1129 (בָּנָה) — to build (literally and figuratively)
- but ye have no portion H2506 (חֵלֶק) — properly, smoothness (of the tongue); also an allotment
- nor right H6666 (צְדָקָה) — rightness (abstractly), subjectively (rectitude), objectively (justice), morally (virtue) or figuratively (prosperity)
- nor memorial H2146 (זִכְרוֹן) — a memento (or memorable thing, day or writing)
- in Jerusalem H3389 (יְרוּשָׁלִַ͏ם) — Jerushalaim or Jerushalem, the capital city of Palestine