Nehemiah 5:17
BSB · Public Domain (CC0)“There were 150 Jews and officials at my table, besides the guests from the surrounding nations.”
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“There were 150 Jews and officials at my table, besides the guests from the surrounding nations.”
Berean Standard Bible · Public Domain (CC0)“Moreover there were at my table an hundred and fifty of the Jews and rulers, beside those that came unto us from among the heathen that are about us.”
King James Version · Public Domain“Moreover there were at my table, of the Jews and the rulers, a hundred and fifty men, besides those that came unto us from among the nations that were round about us.”
American Standard Version · Public Domain“and of the Jews, and of the prefects, a hundred and fifty men, and those coming in unto us of the nations that <FI>are<Fi> round about us, <FI>are<Fi> at my table;”
Young's Literal Translation · Public DomainOther passages that echo Nehemiah 5:17 — 7 related verses from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- 2 Samuel 9:7“Do not be afraid,” said David, “for surely I will show you kindness for the sake of your father Jonathan. I will restore to you all the land of your grandfather Saul, and you will always eat at my table.”
- 2 Samuel 9:13So Mephibosheth lived in Jerusalem, because he always ate at the king’s table, and he was lame in both feet.
- 1 Kings 5:3“As you are well aware, due to the wars waged on all sides against my father David, he could not build a house for the Name of the LORD his God until the LORD had put his enemies under his feet.
- 1 Kings 18:19Now summon all Israel to meet me on Mount Carmel, along with the four hundred and fifty prophets of Baal and the four hundred prophets of Asherah who eat at Jezebel’s table.”
- Isaiah 32:8But a noble man makes honorable plans; he stands up for worthy causes.
- Romans 12:13Share with the saints who are in need. Practice hospitality.
- 1 Peter 4:9Show hospitality to one another without complaining.
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