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city of my fathers’ graves, that I may rebuild it.” <a href="/bsb/nehemiah/2.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> and answered the king, “If it pleases the king, and if your servant has found favor in your sight, I ask that you send me to Judah, to the city where my fathers are buried, so that I may rebuild it.” <a href="/kjv/nehemiah/2.htm">King James Bible</a> And I said unto the king, If it please the king, and if thy servant have found favour in thy sight, that thou wouldest send me unto Judah, unto the city of my fathers' sepulchres, that I may build it. <a href="/nkjv/nehemiah/2.htm">New King James Version</a> And I said to the king, “If it pleases the king, and if your servant has found favor in your sight, I ask that you send me to Judah, to the city of my fathers’ tombs, that I may rebuild it.” <a href="/nasb_/nehemiah/2.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> Then I said to the king, “If it pleases the king, and if your servant has found favor before you, I request that you send me to Judah, to the city of my fathers’ tombs, that I may rebuild it.” <a href="/nasb/nehemiah/2.htm">NASB 1995</a> I said to the king, &#8220If it please the king, and if your servant has found favor before you, send me to Judah, to the city of my fathers&#8217 tombs, that I may rebuild it.&#8221 <a href="/nasb77/nehemiah/2.htm">NASB 1977 </a> And I said to the king, “If it please the king, and if your servant has found favor before you, send me to Judah, to the city of my fathers’ tombs, that I may rebuild it.” <a href="/lsb/nehemiah/2.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> I said to the king, “If it is good for the king, and if your servant is good before you, send me to Judah, to the city of my fathers’ tombs, that I may rebuild it.” <a href="/amp/nehemiah/2.htm">Amplified Bible</a> I said to the king, “If it pleases the king, and if your servant has found favor in your presence, [I ask] that you send me to Judah, to the city of my fathers’ tombs, so that I may rebuild it.” <a href="/csb/nehemiah/2.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> and answered the king, “If it pleases the king, and if your servant has found favor with you, send me to Judah and to the city where my ancestors are buried, so that I may rebuild it.” <a href="/hcsb/nehemiah/2.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> and answered the king, &#8220If it pleases the king, and if your servant has found favor with you, send me to Judah and to the city where my ancestors are buried, so that I may rebuild it.&#8221 <a href="/asv/nehemiah/2.htm">American Standard Version</a> 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. <a href="/cev/nehemiah/2.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> Then I told the king, "Sir, if it's all right with you, please send me back to Judah, so that I can rebuild the city where my ancestors are buried." <a href="/erv/nehemiah/2.htm">English Revised Version</a> And I said unto the king, If it please the king, and if thy servant have found favour in thy sight, that thou wouldest send me unto Judah, unto the city of my fathers' sepulchres, that I may build it. <a href="/gwt/nehemiah/2.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> and I asked the king, "If it pleases Your Majesty, and you are willing to grant my request, let me go to Judah, to the city where my ancestors are buried, so that I can rebuild it." <a href="/gnt/nehemiah/2.htm">Good News Translation</a> and then I said to the emperor, "If Your Majesty is pleased with me and is willing to grant my request, let me go to the land of Judah, to the city where my ancestors are buried, so that I can rebuild the city." <a href="/isv/nehemiah/2.htm">International Standard Version</a> and I replied to the king, "If it seems good to you, and if your servant has found favor with you, would you send me to Judah, to the city where my ancestral sepulchers are located, so I can rebuild it?" <a href="/msb/nehemiah/2.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> and answered the king, ?If it pleases the king, and if your servant has found favor in your sight, I ask that you send me to Judah, to the city where my fathers are buried, so that I may rebuild it.? <a href="/net/nehemiah/2.htm">NET Bible</a> and said to the king, "If the king is so inclined and if your servant has found favor in your sight, dispatch me to Judah, to the city with the graves of my ancestors, so that I can rebuild it." <a href="/nheb/nehemiah/2.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> I said to the king, "If it pleases the king, and if your servant has found favor in your sight, that you would send me to Judah, to the city of my fathers' tombs, that I may build it." <a href="/wbt/nehemiah/2.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And I said to the king, If it should please the king, and if thy servant hath found favor in thy sight, that thou wouldst send me to Judah, to the city of my fathers' sepulchers, that I may build it. <a href="/web/nehemiah/2.htm">World English Bible</a> I said to the king, “If it pleases the king, and if your servant has found favor in your sight, I ask that you would send me to Judah, to the city of my fathers’ tombs, that I may build it.” <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/nehemiah/2.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> and say to the king, “If [it is] good to the king, and if your servant is pleasing before you, that you send me to Judah, to the city of the graves of my fathers, and I have built it.” <a href="/ylt/nehemiah/2.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> and say to the king, 'If to the king it be good, and if thy servant be pleasing before thee, that thou send me unto Judah, unto the city of the graves of my fathers, and I built it.' <a href="/slt/nehemiah/2.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And saying to the king, If good to the king, and if thy servant shall be good before thee, that thou wilt send me to Judah to the city of my fathers' sepulchres, and I will build it,<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/nehemiah/2.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And I said to the king: If it seem good to the king, and if thy servant hath found favour in thy sight, that thou wouldst send me into Judea to the city of the sepulchre of my father, and I will build it. <a href="/cpdv/nehemiah/2.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> And I said to the king: “If it seems good to the king, and if your servant is pleasing before your face: that you would send me into Judea, to the city of the sepulcher of my father. And I will rebuild it.” <a href="/nabre/nehemiah/2.htm">New American Bible</a> and then answered the king: “If it please the king, and if your servant is deserving of your favor, send me to Judah, to the city where my ancestors are buried, that I may rebuild it.” <a href="/nrsvce/nehemiah/2.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> Then I said to the king, “If it pleases the king, and if your servant has found favor with you, I ask that you send me to Judah, to the city of my ancestors’ graves, so that I may rebuild it.”<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/nehemiah/2.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> And I said to the king, If it please the king, and if your servant has found favor in your sight, that you would send me to Judah, to the city of David, to my fathers' sepulchres, that I may rebuild it. <a href="/hpbt/nehemiah/2.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> And I said to the King: “If I am pleasing to the King, I am your Servant before you. Send me to Yehuda the city of David to the house of burial of my fathers, and I shall build it.”<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/nehemiah/2.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> And I said unto the king: 'If it please the king, and if thy servant have found favour in thy sight, that thou wouldest send me unto Judah, unto the city of my fathers' sepulchres, that I may build it.' <a href="/sep/nehemiah/2.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> And I said to the king, If it seem good to the king, and if thy servant shall have found favour in thy sight, I ask that thou wouldest send him into Juda, to the city of the sepulchres of my fathers; then will I rebuild it. <a href="/parallel/nehemiah/2-5.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/ZsQrw7rBvgc?start=188" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/nehemiah/2.htm">Nehemiah Sent to Jerusalem</a> …4“What is your request?” replied the king. So I prayed to the God of heaven 5<a href="/hebrew/559.htm" title="559: wā·’ō·mar (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-1cs) -- To utter, say. A primitive root; to say.">and answered</a> <a href="/hebrew/4428.htm" title="4428: lam·me·leḵ (Prep-l, Art:: N-ms) -- King. From malak; a king.">the king,</a> <a href="/hebrew/518.htm" title="518: ’im- (Conj) -- If. A primitive particle; used very widely as demonstrative, lo!">“If</a> <a href="/hebrew/5921.htm" title="5921: ‘al- (Prep) -- Properly, the same as al used as a preposition; above, over, upon, or against in a great variety of applications."></a> <a href="/hebrew/2896.htm" title="2896: ṭō·wḇ (Adj-ms) -- Pleasant, agreeable, good.">it pleases</a> <a href="/hebrew/4428.htm" title="4428: ham·me·leḵ (Art:: N-ms) -- King. From malak; a king.">the king,</a> <a href="/hebrew/518.htm" title="518: wə·’im- (Conj) -- If. A primitive particle; used very widely as demonstrative, lo!">and if</a> <a href="/hebrew/5650.htm" title="5650: ‘aḇ·də·ḵā (N-msc:: 2ms) -- Slave, servant. From abad; a servant.">your servant</a> <a href="/hebrew/3190.htm" title="3190: yî·ṭaḇ (V-Qal-Imperf-3ms) -- To be good, well, glad, or pleasing. A primitive root; to be make well, literally or figuratively.">has found favor</a> <a href="/hebrew/6440.htm" title="6440: lə·p̄ā·ne·ḵā (Prep-l:: N-cpc:: 2ms) -- Face, faces. Plural of an unused noun; the face; used in a great variety of applications; also as a preposition.">in your sight,</a> <a href="/hebrew/834.htm" title="834: ’ă·šer (Pro-r) -- Who, which, that. A primitive relative pronoun; who, which, what, that; also when, where, how, because, in order that, etc.">I ask that</a> <a href="/hebrew/7971.htm" title="7971: tiš·lā·ḥê·nî (V-Qal-Imperf-2ms:: 1cs) -- To send. A primitive root; to send away, for, or out.">you send me</a> <a href="/hebrew/413.htm" title="413: ’el- (Prep) -- To, into, towards. ">to</a> <a href="/hebrew/3063.htm" title="3063: yə·hū·ḏāh (N-proper-ms) -- From yadah; celebrated; Jehudah, the name of five Israelites; also of the tribe descended from the first, and of its territory.">Judah,</a> <a href="/hebrew/413.htm" title="413: ’el- (Prep) -- To, into, towards. ">to</a> <a href="/hebrew/5892.htm" title="5892: ‘îr (N-fsc) -- Excitement. Or par; or ayar; from uwr a city in the widest sense.">the city</a> <a href="/hebrew/1.htm" title="1: ’ă·ḇō·ṯay (N-mpc:: 1cs) -- Father. A primitive word; father, in a literal and immediate, or figurative and remote application).">where my fathers</a> <a href="/hebrew/6913.htm" title="6913: qiḇ·rō·wṯ (N-mpc) -- A grave, sepulcher. Or qibrah; from qabar; a sepulchre.">are buried,</a> <a href="/hebrew/1129.htm" title="1129: wə·’eḇ·nen·nāh (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConjImperf.h-1cs:: 3fse) -- To build. A primitive root; to build.">so that I may rebuild it.”</a> 6Then the king, with the queen seated beside him, asked me, “How long will your journey take, and when will you return?” So it pleased the king to send me, and I set a time.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/ezra/7-6.htm">Ezra 7:6</a> this Ezra came up from Babylon. He was a scribe skilled in the Law of Moses, which the LORD, the God of Israel, had given. The king had granted Ezra all his requests, for the hand of the LORD his God was upon him. <a href="/esther/5-8.htm">Esther 5:8</a> If I have found favor in the sight of the king, and if it pleases the king to grant my petition and fulfill my request, may the king and Haman come tomorrow to the banquet I will prepare for them. Then I will answer the king’s question.” <a href="/proverbs/21-1.htm">Proverbs 21:1</a> The king’s heart is a waterway in the hand of the LORD; He directs it where He pleases. <a href="/daniel/1-9.htm">Daniel 1:9</a> Now God had granted Daniel favor and compassion from the chief official, <a href="/genesis/18-3.htm">Genesis 18:3</a> “My lord,” said Abraham, “if I have found favor in your sight, please do not pass your servant by. <a href="/1_kings/8-50.htm">1 Kings 8:50</a> May You forgive Your people who have sinned against You and all the transgressions they have committed against You, and may You grant them compassion in the eyes of their captors to show them mercy. <a href="/psalms/106-46.htm">Psalm 106:46</a> He made them objects of compassion to all who held them captive. <a href="/isaiah/58-12.htm">Isaiah 58:12</a> Your people will rebuild the ancient ruins; you will restore the age-old foundations; you will be called Repairer of the Breach, Restorer of the Streets of Dwelling. <a href="/jeremiah/29-7.htm">Jeremiah 29:7</a> Seek the prosperity of the city to which I have sent you as exiles. Pray to the LORD on its behalf, for if it prospers, you too will prosper.” <a href="/acts/7-10.htm">Acts 7:10</a> and rescued him from all his troubles. He granted Joseph favor and wisdom in the sight of Pharaoh king of Egypt, who appointed him ruler over Egypt and all his household. <a href="/romans/1-10.htm">Romans 1:10</a> in my prayers at all times, asking that now at last by God’s will I may succeed in coming to you. <a href="/1_corinthians/16-9.htm">1 Corinthians 16:9</a> because a great door for effective work has opened to me, even though many oppose me. <a href="/philippians/4-6.htm">Philippians 4:6</a> Be anxious for nothing, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. <a href="/colossians/4-3.htm">Colossians 4:3</a> as you pray also for us, that God may open to us a door for the word, so that we may proclaim the mystery of Christ, for which I am in chains. <a href="/hebrews/4-16.htm">Hebrews 4:16</a> Let us then approach the throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And I said to the king, If it please the king, and if your servant have found favor in your sight, that you would send me to Judah, to the city of my fathers' sepulchers, that I may build it.If it please<a href="/ezra/5-17.htm">Ezra 5:17</a> Now therefore, if it seem good to the king, let there be search made in the king's treasure house, which is there at Babylon, whether it be so, that a decree was made of Cyrus the king to build this house of God at Jerusalem, and let the king send his pleasure to us concerning this matter.<a href="/esther/1-19.htm">Esther 1:19</a> If it please the king, let there go a royal commandment from him, and let it be written among the laws of the Persians and the Medes, that it be not altered, That Vashti come no more before king Ahasuerus; and let the king give her royal estate unto another that is better than she.<a href="/esther/5-8.htm">Esther 5:8</a> If I have found favour in the sight of the king, and if it please the king to grant my petition, and to perform my request, let the king and Haman come to the banquet that I shall prepare for them, and I will do to morrow as the king hath said.and if thy<a href="/ruth/2-13.htm">Ruth 2:13</a> Then she said, Let me find favour in thy sight, my lord; for that thou hast comforted me, and for that thou hast spoken friendly unto thine handmaid, though I be not like unto one of thine handmaidens.<a href="/2_samuel/14-22.htm">2 Samuel 14:22</a> And Joab fell to the ground on his face, and bowed himself, and thanked the king: and Joab said, To day thy servant knoweth that I have found grace in thy sight, my lord, O king, in that the king hath fulfilled the request of his servant.<a href="/proverbs/3-4.htm">Proverbs 3:4</a> So shalt thou find favour and good understanding in the sight of God and man.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/2_kings/18-25.htm">Approval</a> <a href="/nehemiah/2-3.htm">Bodies</a> <a href="/ezra/6-7.htm">Build</a> <a href="/ezra/6-15.htm">Building</a> <a href="/ezra/6-14.htm">Built</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/35-24.htm">Buried</a> <a href="/nehemiah/2-3.htm">City</a> <a href="/nehemiah/2-3.htm">Fathers</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/33-12.htm">Favor</a> <a href="/2_kings/13-23.htm">Favour</a> <a href="/ezra/10-18.htm">Found</a> <a href="/ezra/10-11.htm">Good</a> <a href="/nehemiah/2-3.htm">Graves</a> <a href="/nehemiah/1-10.htm">Hand</a> <a href="/nehemiah/1-2.htm">Judah</a> <a href="/nehemiah/1-11.htm">King's</a> <a href="/nehemiah/1-11.htm">Please</a> <a href="/ezra/5-17.htm">Pleases</a> <a href="/ezra/7-18.htm">Pleasing</a> <a href="/ezra/10-11.htm">Pleasure</a> <a href="/ezra/6-7.htm">Rebuild</a> <a href="/nehemiah/2-3.htm">Rest</a> <a href="/nehemiah/2-3.htm">Sepulchers</a> <a href="/nehemiah/2-3.htm">Sepulchres</a> <a href="/nehemiah/1-11.htm">Servant</a> <a href="/nehemiah/1-11.htm">Sight</a> <a href="/nehemiah/2-3.htm">Tombs</a> <a href="/ezra/9-14.htm">Wouldest</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/esther/5-8.htm">Approval</a> <a href="/nehemiah/9-37.htm">Bodies</a> <a href="/nehemiah/2-17.htm">Build</a> <a href="/nehemiah/2-18.htm">Building</a> <a href="/nehemiah/2-18.htm">Built</a> <a href="/job/16-15.htm">Buried</a> <a href="/nehemiah/2-8.htm">City</a> <a href="/nehemiah/7-61.htm">Fathers</a> <a href="/nehemiah/5-19.htm">Favor</a> <a href="/esther/2-15.htm">Favour</a> <a href="/nehemiah/5-8.htm">Found</a> <a href="/nehemiah/2-6.htm">Good</a> <a href="/job/17-1.htm">Graves</a> <a href="/nehemiah/2-8.htm">Hand</a> <a href="/nehemiah/2-7.htm">Judah</a> <a href="/nehemiah/2-7.htm">King's</a> <a href="/nehemiah/2-7.htm">Please</a> <a href="/nehemiah/2-7.htm">Pleases</a> <a href="/esther/1-8.htm">Pleasing</a> <a href="/nehemiah/2-7.htm">Pleasure</a> <a href="/nehemiah/2-17.htm">Rebuild</a> <a href="/nehemiah/2-16.htm">Rest</a> <a href="/nehemiah/3-16.htm">Sepulchers</a> <a href="/nehemiah/3-16.htm">Sepulchres</a> <a href="/nehemiah/2-10.htm">Servant</a> <a href="/nehemiah/4-5.htm">Sight</a> <a href="/nehemiah/3-16.htm">Tombs</a> <a href="/nehemiah/6-6.htm">Wouldest</a><div class="vheading2">Nehemiah 2</div>1. <a href="/nehemiah/2-1.htm">Artaxerxes, understanding the cause of Nehemiah's sadness, </a> 6. <a href="/nehemiah/2-6.htm">sends him with letters and commission to Jerusalem</a> 9. <a href="/nehemiah/2-9.htm">Nehemiah, to the grief of the enemies, comes to Jerusalem</a> 12. <a href="/nehemiah/2-12.htm">He views secretly the ruins of the walls</a> 17. <a href="/nehemiah/2-17.htm">He incites the Jews to build</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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Nehemiah was the cupbearer, a trusted position in the Persian court, indicating a close and respectful relationship. This moment reflects the importance of diplomacy and wisdom in addressing authority figures, as seen in other biblical examples like Esther's approach to King Xerxes.If it pleases the king This phrase shows Nehemiah's tact and respect for the king's authority. It echoes the language of court protocol, emphasizing humility and deference. Similar language is used by Esther (<a href="/esther/5-8.htm">Esther 5:8</a>) when she approaches the king, highlighting a common cultural practice in Persian courts.and if your servant has found favor in your sight Nehemiah appeals to the king's personal regard for him, which is crucial in gaining the king's support. This reflects the biblical theme of finding favor with those in authority, as seen with Joseph in Egypt (<a href="/genesis/39-4.htm">Genesis 39:4</a>) and Daniel in Babylon (<a href="/daniel/1-9.htm">Daniel 1:9</a>).I ask that you send me to Judah Nehemiah's request to be sent to Judah indicates his commitment to his people and homeland. Judah, the southern kingdom of Israel, had been in ruins since the Babylonian exile. This request aligns with God's promise to restore Israel, as prophesied in <a href="/jeremiah/29-10.htm">Jeremiah 29:10-14</a>.to the city where my fathers are buried This reference to ancestral burial grounds underscores the importance of heritage and continuity in Jewish culture. It also highlights the significance of Jerusalem, not just as a political center, but as a spiritual and historical heart of the Jewish people.so that I may rebuild it Nehemiah's intention to rebuild Jerusalem is a fulfillment of God's promises to restore the city (<a href="/isaiah/44-28.htm">Isaiah 44:28</a>). This act of rebuilding is symbolic of spiritual renewal and restoration, prefiguring the ultimate restoration through Christ, who is seen as the cornerstone of a new spiritual temple (<a href="/ephesians/2-19.htm">Ephesians 2:19-22</a>).<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/n/nehemiah.htm">Nehemiah</a> A Jewish cupbearer to the Persian King Artaxerxes, who is deeply concerned about the welfare of Jerusalem and its people. 2. <a href="/topical/k/king_artaxerxes.htm">King Artaxerxes</a> The Persian king who Nehemiah serves. His favor is crucial for Nehemiah's mission. 3. <a href="/topical/j/judah.htm">Judah</a> The region where Jerusalem is located, significant as the ancestral home of the Jewish people. 4. <a href="/topical/j/jerusalem.htm">Jerusalem</a> The city Nehemiah desires to rebuild, symbolizing the spiritual and national identity of the Jewish people. 5. <a href="/topical/r/rebuilding.htm">Rebuilding</a> The act of restoring Jerusalem's walls, representing both physical and spiritual renewal.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/s/seeking_god's_favor.htm">Seeking God's Favor</a> Nehemiah's approach to the king teaches us the importance of seeking God's favor and guidance in our endeavors. <a href="/topical/c/courage_in_leadership.htm">Courage in Leadership</a> Nehemiah demonstrates boldness and faith in his request, reminding us to be courageous leaders in our communities. <a href="/topical/t/the_power_of_prayer.htm">The Power of Prayer</a> Nehemiah's actions are undergirded by prayer, emphasizing the necessity of prayer in seeking God's will. <a href="/topical/r/restoration_and_renewal.htm">Restoration and Renewal</a> The rebuilding of Jerusalem symbolizes the spiritual renewal God desires for His people, encouraging us to pursue restoration in our lives. <a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty.htm">God's Sovereignty</a> The king's favorable response highlights God's sovereignty over earthly authorities, reassuring us of His control over our circumstances.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_nehemiah_2.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Nehemiah 2</a> <a href="/q/does_history_confirm_psalm_147_2's_timeline.htm">(Psalm 147:2) The text references rebuilding Jerusalem—what evidence exists that this rebuilding happened precisely as described, and does the historical record match the biblical timeline? </a> <a href="/q/bible's_view_on_time_management.htm">What does the Bible teach about managing time?</a> <a href="/q/how_to_align_resolutions_with_christian_values.htm">How can I align my resolutions with Christian values?</a> <a href="/q/is_artaxerxes'_permission_to_nehemiah_true.htm">How historically credible is it that King Artaxerxes gave Nehemiah permission to rebuild Jerusalem's walls (Nehemiah 2:1-8)?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a> <a href="/commentaries/nehemiah/2-5.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>and answered וָאֹמַ֣ר (wā·’ō·mar) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - first person common singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_559.htm">Strong's 559: </a> To utter, say the king, לַמֶּ֔לֶךְ (lam·me·leḵ) Preposition-l, Article | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4428.htm">Strong's 4428: </a> A king “If אִם־ (’im-) Conjunction <a href="/hebrew/strongs_518.htm">Strong's 518: </a> Lo!, whether?, if, although, Oh that!, when, not it pleases ט֔וֹב (ṭō·wḇ) Adjective - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2895.htm">Strong's 2895: </a> To be pleasing or good the king, הַמֶּ֣לֶךְ (ham·me·leḵ) Article | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4428.htm">Strong's 4428: </a> A king and if וְאִם־ (wə·’im-) Conjunctive waw | Conjunction <a href="/hebrew/strongs_518.htm">Strong's 518: </a> Lo!, whether?, if, although, Oh that!, when, not your servant עַבְדְּךָ֖ (‘aḇ·də·ḵā) Noun - masculine singular construct | second person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5650.htm">Strong's 5650: </a> Slave, servant has found favor יִיטַ֥ב (yî·ṭaḇ) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3190.htm">Strong's 3190: </a> To be good, well, glad, or pleasing in your sight, לְפָנֶ֑יךָ (lə·p̄ā·ne·ḵā) Preposition-l | Noun - common plural construct | second person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6440.htm">Strong's 6440: </a> The face I ask that אֲשֶׁ֧ר (’ă·šer) Pronoun - relative <a href="/hebrew/strongs_834.htm">Strong's 834: </a> Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that you send me תִּשְׁלָחֵ֣נִי (tiš·lā·ḥê·nî) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - second person masculine singular | first person common singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7971.htm">Strong's 7971: </a> To send away, for, out to אֶל־ (’el-) Preposition <a href="/hebrew/strongs_413.htm">Strong's 413: </a> Near, with, among, to Judah, יְהוּדָ֗ה (yə·hū·ḏāh) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3063.htm">Strong's 3063: </a> Judah -- 'praised', a son of Jacob, also the southern kingdom, also four Israelites to אֶל־ (’el-) Preposition <a href="/hebrew/strongs_413.htm">Strong's 413: </a> Near, with, among, to the city עִ֛יר (‘îr) Noun - feminine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5892.htm">Strong's 5892: </a> Excitement where my fathers אֲבֹתַ֖י (’ă·ḇō·ṯay) Noun - masculine plural construct | first person common singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1.htm">Strong's 1: </a> Father are buried, קִבְר֥וֹת (qiḇ·rō·wṯ) Noun - masculine plural construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6913.htm">Strong's 6913: </a> A grave, sepulcher so that I may rebuild it.” וְאֶבְנֶֽנָּה׃ (wə·’eḇ·nen·nāh) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive imperfect Cohortative if contextual - first person common singular | third person feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1129.htm">Strong's 1129: </a> To build <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/nehemiah/2-5.htm">Nehemiah 2:5 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/nehemiah/2-5.htm">Nehemiah 2:5 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/nehemiah/2-5.htm">Nehemiah 2:5 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/nehemiah/2-5.htm">Nehemiah 2:5 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/nehemiah/2-5.htm">Nehemiah 2:5 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/nehemiah/2-5.htm">Nehemiah 2:5 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/nehemiah/2-5.htm">Nehemiah 2:5 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/nehemiah/2-5.htm">Nehemiah 2:5 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/nehemiah/2-5.htm">Nehemiah 2:5 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/nehemiah/2-5.htm">Nehemiah 2:5 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/nehemiah/2-5.htm">OT History: Nehemiah 2:5 I said to the king If it (Neh Ne) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/nehemiah/2-4.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Nehemiah 2:4"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Nehemiah 2:4" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/nehemiah/2-6.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Nehemiah 2:6"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Nehemiah 2:6" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>