Nehemiah 2:9

Then I came to the governors beyond the river, and gave them the king's letters. Now the king had sent captains of the army and horsemen with me.

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Other Translations for Nehemiah 2:9

BSB
Then I went to the governors west of the Euphrates and gave them the king's letters. The king had also sent army officers and cavalry with me.
AKJV
Then I came to the governors beyond the river, and gave them the king's letters. Now the king had sent captains of the army and horsemen with me.
CPDV
And I went to the governors of the region beyond the river, and I gave them the letters of the king. Now the king had sent with me military leaders and horsemen.
ERV
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.
NHEB
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.
SMT
And I shall come to the prefects beyond the river, and I shall give to them the letter of the king. And the king will send with me chiefs of strength and horsemen.

Commentary for Nehemiah 2:9

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Overview of Nehemiah 2:9
Summary
Official travels with royal military escort to province
Place
Beyond the river
Event
Nehemiah travels with military escort
Estimated Time Period
c. 445 BC
Category
Narrative