Nehemiah 1:4

And it came to pass, when I heard these words, that I sat down and wept, and mourned certain days, and fasted, and prayed before the God of heaven,

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Other Translations for Nehemiah 1:4

BSB
When I heard these words, I sat down and wept. I mourned for days, fasting and praying before the God of heaven.
AKJV
And it came to pass, when I heard these words, that I sat down and wept, and mourned certain days, and fasted, and prayed before the God of heaven,
CPDV
And when I had heard this manner of words, I sat down, and I wept and mourned for many days. I fasted and prayed before the face of the God of heaven.
ERV
And it came to pass, when I heard these words, that I sat down and wept, and mourned certain days; and I fasted and prayed before the God of heaven,
NHEB
It happened, when I heard these words, that I sat down and wept, and mourned certain days; and I fasted and prayed before the God of heaven,
SMT
And it will be in my hearing these words, I sat down, and I shall weep and mourn days; and I fasted and prayed before the God of the heavens,

Commentary for Nehemiah 1:4

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Overview of Nehemiah 1:4
Summary
Nehemiah grieves and fasts in prayerful response
Place
Shushan
Event
Emotional prayer response
Estimated Time Period
c. 445 BC
Category
Prayer