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<a href="/nlt/nehemiah/2.htm">New Living Translation</a> I also said to the king, “If it please the king, let me have letters addressed to the governors of the province west of the Euphrates River, instructing them to let me travel safely through their territories on my way to Judah. <a href="/esv/nehemiah/2.htm">English Standard Version</a> And I said to the king, “If it pleases the king, let letters be given me to the governors of the province Beyond the River, that they may let me pass through until I come to Judah, <a href="/bsb/nehemiah/2.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> I also said to him, “If it pleases the king, may letters be given to me for the governors west of the Euphrates, so that they will grant me safe passage until I reach Judah. <a href="/kjv/nehemiah/2.htm">King James Bible</a> 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 convey me over till I come into Judah; <a href="/nkjv/nehemiah/2.htm">New King James Version</a> Furthermore I said to the king, “If it pleases the king, let letters be given to me for the governors of the region beyond the River, that they must permit me to pass through till I come to Judah, <a href="/nasb_/nehemiah/2.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> And I said to the king, “If it pleases the king, let letters be given me for the governors of the provinces beyond the River, so that they will allow me to pass through until I come to Judah, <a href="/nasb/nehemiah/2.htm">NASB 1995</a> And I said to the king, &#8220If it please the king, let letters be given me for the governors of the provinces beyond the River, that they may allow me to pass through until I come to Judah, <a href="/nasb77/nehemiah/2.htm">NASB 1977 </a> And I said to the king, “If it please the king, let letters be given me for the governors of the provinces beyond the River, that they may allow me to pass through until I come to Judah, <a href="/lsb/nehemiah/2.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> And I said to the king, “If it is good to the king, let letters be given me for the governors of the provinces beyond the River, that they may allow me to pass through until I come to Judah, <a href="/amp/nehemiah/2.htm">Amplified Bible</a> Then I said to the king, “If it pleases the king, let letters be given to me for the governors of the provinces beyond the [Euphrates] River, so that they will allow me to pass through until I reach Judah, <a href="/csb/nehemiah/2.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> I also said to the king, “If it pleases the king, let me have letters written to the governors of the region west of the Euphrates River, so that they will grant me safe passage until I reach Judah. <a href="/hcsb/nehemiah/2.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> I also said to the king: &#8220If it pleases the king, let me have letters written to the governors of the region west of the Euphrates River, so that they will grant me safe passage until I reach Judah. <a href="/asv/nehemiah/2.htm">American Standard Version</a> 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; <a href="/cev/nehemiah/2.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> Then I asked, "Your Majesty, would you be willing to give me letters to the governors of the provinces west of the Euphrates River, so that I can travel safely to Judah? <a href="/erv/nehemiah/2.htm">English Revised Version</a> 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; <a href="/gwt/nehemiah/2.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> I also asked the king, "If it pleases Your Majesty, let me have letters addressed to the governors [of the province] west of the Euphrates River. In the letters tell them to grant me safe conduct until I arrive in Judah. <a href="/gnt/nehemiah/2.htm">Good News Translation</a> Then I asked him to grant me the favor of giving me letters to the governors of West-of-Euphrates Province, instructing them to let me travel to Judah. <a href="/isv/nehemiah/2.htm">International Standard Version</a> I also asked the king, "If it seems good to you, order that letters of authorization be given me for the Trans-Euphrates governors, so they will allow me to pass through to Judah, <a href="/msb/nehemiah/2.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> I also said to him, ?If it pleases the king, may letters be given to me for the governors west of the Euphrates, so that they will grant me safe passage until I reach Judah. <a href="/net/nehemiah/2.htm">NET Bible</a> I said to the king, "If the king is so inclined, let him give me letters for the governors of Trans-Euphrates that will enable me to travel safely until I reach Judah, <a href="/nheb/nehemiah/2.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> Moreover I said to the king, "If it pleases the king, let letters be given me to the governors beyond the River, that they may let me pass through until I come to Judah; <a href="/wbt/nehemiah/2.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> Moreover, I said to the king, If it should please the king, let letters be given me to the governors beyond the river, that they may convey me over till I come into Judah: <a href="/web/nehemiah/2.htm">World English Bible</a> Moreover I said to the king, “If it pleases the king, let letters be given me to the governors beyond the River, that they may let me pass through until I come to Judah; <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/nehemiah/2.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> And I say to the king, “If [it is] good to the king, let letters be given to me for the governors beyond the River, that they let me pass over until I come to Judah: <a href="/ylt/nehemiah/2.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> And I say to the king, 'If to the king it be good, letters let be given to me for the governors beyond the River, that they let me pass over till that I come in unto Judah: <a href="/slt/nehemiah/2.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And saying to the king, If good to the king letters shall be given to me to the prefects beyond the river, that they shall cause me to pass over till I shall come to Judah.<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, let him give me letters to the governors of the country beyond the river, that they convey me over, till I come into Judea: <a href="/cpdv/nehemiah/2.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> And I said to the king: “If it seems good to the king, may he give me letters to the governors of the region beyond the river, so that they may lead me through, until I arrive in Judea, <a href="/nabre/nehemiah/2.htm">New American Bible</a> I asked the king further: “If it please the king, let letters be given to me for the governors of West-of-Euphrates, that they may give me safe-conduct till I arrive in Judah; <a href="/nrsvce/nehemiah/2.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> Then I said to the king, “If it pleases the king, let letters be given me to the governors of the province Beyond the River, that they may grant me passage until I arrive in Judah;<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/nehemiah/2.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> Moreover I said to the king, If it please the king, let letters be given me to the governors beyond the river Euphrates, that they may escort me over till I come to Judah; <a href="/hpbt/nehemiah/2.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> And I said to the King: “If it is pleasing to the King, let them write for me a letter to the Ruler of the Crossing of the River, that they would convey me over until I go to Yehuda<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/nehemiah/2.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> 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; <a href="/sep/nehemiah/2.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> And I said to the king, If it seem good to the king, let him give me letters to the governors beyond the river, so as to forward me till I come to Juda; <a href="/parallel/nehemiah/2-7.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=216" 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> …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. 7<a href="/hebrew/559.htm" title="559: wā·’ō·w·mar (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-1cs) -- To utter, say. A primitive root; to say.">I also said</a> <a href="/hebrew/4428.htm" title="4428: lam·me·leḵ (Prep-l, Art:: N-ms) -- King. From malak; a king.">to him,</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/107.htm" title="107: ’ig·gə·rō·wṯ (N-fp) -- A letter. Feminine of 'iggra'; an epistle.">may letters</a> <a href="/hebrew/5414.htm" title="5414: yit·tə·nū- (V-Qal-Imperf-3mp) -- To give, put, set. A primitive root; to give, used with greatest latitude of application.">be given</a> <a href="/hebrew/lî (Prep:: 1cs) -- ">to me</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.">for</a> <a href="/hebrew/6346.htm" title="6346: pa·ḥă·wō·wṯ (N-mpc) -- A governor. Of foreign origin; a prefect.">the governors</a> <a href="/hebrew/5676.htm" title="5676: ‘ê·ḇer (N-msc) -- Region across or beyond, side. From abar; properly, a region across; but used only adverbially on the opposite side.">west</a> <a href="/hebrew/5104.htm" title="5104: han·nā·hār (Art:: N-ms) -- A stream, river. From nahar; a stream; figuratively, prosperity.">of the Euphrates,</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.">so that</a> <a href="/hebrew/5674.htm" title="5674: ya·‘ă·ḇî·rū·nî (V-Hifil-Imperf-3mp:: 1cs) -- To pass over, through, or by, pass on. A primitive root; to cross over; used very widely of any transition; specifically, to cover.">they will grant me safe passage</a> <a href="/hebrew/5704.htm" title="5704: ‘aḏ (Prep) -- As far as, even to, up to, until, while. Properly, the same as ad; as far as, whether of space or time or degree.">until</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."></a> <a href="/hebrew/935.htm" title="935: ’ā·ḇō·w (V-Qal-Imperf-1cs) -- To come in, come, go in, go. A primitive root; to go or come.">I reach</a> <a href="/hebrew/413.htm" title="413: ’el- (Prep) -- To, into, towards. "></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> 8And may I have a letter to Asaph, keeper of the king’s forest, so that he will give me timber to make beams for the gates of the citadel to the temple, for the city wall, and for the house I will occupy.” And because the gracious hand of my God was upon me, the king granted my requests.…<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/7-21.htm">Ezra 7:21-22</a> I, King Artaxerxes, decree to all the treasurers west of the Euphrates: Whatever Ezra the priest, the scribe of the Law of the God of heaven, may require of you, it must be provided promptly, / up to a hundred talents of silver, a hundred cors of wheat, a hundred baths of wine, a hundred baths of olive oil, and salt without limit. <a href="/esther/3-12.htm">Esther 3:12-13</a> On the thirteenth day of the first month, the royal scribes were summoned and the order was written exactly as Haman commanded the royal satraps, the governors of each province, and the officials of each people, in the script of each province and the language of every people. It was written in the name of King Xerxes and sealed with the royal signet ring. / And the letters were sent by couriers to each of the royal provinces with the order to destroy, kill, and annihilate all the Jews—young and old, women and children—and to plunder their possessions on a single day, the thirteenth day of Adar, the twelfth month. <a href="/ezra/8-36.htm">Ezra 8:36</a> They also delivered the king’s edicts to the royal satraps and governors of the region west of the Euphrates, who proceeded to assist the people and the house of God. <a href="/ezra/4-7.htm">Ezra 4:7-8</a> And in the days of Artaxerxes king of Persia, Bishlam, Mithredath, Tabeel, and the rest of his associates wrote a letter to Artaxerxes. It was written in Aramaic and then translated. / Rehum the commander and Shimshai the scribe wrote the letter against Jerusalem to King Artaxerxes as follows: <a href="/ezra/6-6.htm">Ezra 6:6-12</a> Therefore Darius decreed: To Tattenai governor of the region west of the Euphrates, Shethar-bozenai, and your associates and officials in the region: You must stay away from that place! / Leave this work on the house of God alone. Let the governor and elders of the Jews rebuild this house of God on its original site. / I hereby decree what you must do for these elders of the Jews who are rebuilding this house of God: The cost is to be paid in full to these men from the royal treasury out of the taxes of the provinces west of the Euphrates, so that the work will not be hindered. ... <a href="/daniel/6-8.htm">Daniel 6:8-9</a> Therefore, O king, establish the decree and sign the document so that it cannot be changed—in accordance with the law of the Medes and Persians, which cannot be repealed.” / Therefore King Darius signed the written decree. <a href="/1_kings/5-6.htm">1 Kings 5:6-10</a> Now therefore, order that cedars of Lebanon be cut down for me. My servants will be with your servants, and I will pay your servants whatever wages you set, for you know that there are none among us as skilled in logging as the Sidonians.” / When Hiram received Solomon’s message, he rejoiced greatly and said, “Blessed be the LORD this day! He has given David a wise son over this great people!” / Then Hiram sent a reply to Solomon, saying: “I have received your message; I will do all you desire regarding the cedar and cypress timber. ... <a href="/2_chronicles/30-1.htm">2 Chronicles 30:1</a> Then Hezekiah sent word throughout all Israel and Judah, and he also wrote letters to Ephraim and Manasseh inviting them to come to the house of the LORD in Jerusalem to keep the Passover of the LORD, the God of Israel. <a href="/2_chronicles/2-11.htm">2 Chronicles 2:11-16</a> Then Hiram king of Tyre wrote a letter in reply to Solomon: “Because the LORD loves His people, He has set you over them as king.” / And Hiram added: “Blessed be the LORD, the God of Israel, who made the heavens and the earth! He has given King David a wise son with insight and understanding, who will build a temple for the LORD and a royal palace for himself. / So now I am sending you Huram-abi, a skillful man endowed with creativity. ... <a href="/acts/9-2.htm">Acts 9:2</a> and requested letters to the synagogues in Damascus, so that if he found any men or women belonging to the Way, he could bring them as prisoners to Jerusalem. <a href="/acts/15-23.htm">Acts 15:23</a> and sent them with this letter: The apostles and the elders, your brothers, To the brothers among the Gentiles in Antioch, Syria, and Cilicia: Greetings. <a href="/acts/23-25.htm">Acts 23:25-33</a> And he wrote the following letter: / Claudius Lysias, To His Excellency, Governor Felix: Greetings. / This man was seized by the Jews, and they were about to kill him when I came with my troops to rescue him. For I had learned that he is a Roman citizen, ... <a href="/romans/13-1.htm">Romans 13:1-7</a> Everyone must submit himself to the governing authorities, for there is no authority except that which is from God. The authorities that exist have been appointed by God. / Consequently, whoever resists authority is opposing what God has set in place, and those who do so will bring judgment on themselves. / For rulers are not a terror to good conduct, but to bad. Do you want to be unafraid of the one in authority? Then do what is right, and you will have his approval. ... <a href="/1_peter/2-13.htm">1 Peter 2:13-17</a> Submit yourselves for the Lord’s sake to every human institution, whether to the king as the supreme authority, / or to governors as those sent by him to punish those who do wrong and to praise those who do right. / For it is God’s will that by doing good you should silence the ignorance of foolish men. ... <a href="/acts/18-27.htm">Acts 18:27</a> When Apollos resolved to cross over to Achaia, the brothers encouraged him and wrote to the disciples there to welcome him. On his arrival, he was a great help to those who by grace had believed.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>Moreover I said to the king, If it please the king, let letters be given me to the governors beyond the river, that they may convey me over till I come into Judah;let letters<a href="/nehemiah/2-9.htm">Nehemiah 2:9</a> 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.<a href="/ezra/6-6.htm">Ezra 6:6</a> Now therefore, Tatnai, governor beyond the river, Shetharboznai, and your companions the Apharsachites, which are beyond the river, be ye far from thence:<a href="/ezra/7-21.htm">Ezra 7:21</a> And I, even I Artaxerxes the king, do make a decree to all the treasurers which are beyond the river, that whatsoever Ezra the priest, the scribe of the law of the God of heaven, shall require of you, it be done speedily,that they may<a href="/ezra/8-22.htm">Ezra 8:22</a> For I was ashamed to require of the king a band of soldiers and horsemen to help us against the enemy in the way: because we had spoken unto the king, saying, The hand of our God is upon all them for good that seek him; but his power and his wrath is against all them that forsake him.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/2_chronicles/20-10.htm">Allow</a> <a href="/ezra/7-15.htm">Convey</a> <a href="/ezra/3-9.htm">Forward</a> <a href="/ezra/4-20.htm">Further</a> <a href="/nehemiah/2-6.htm">Good</a> <a href="/ezra/8-36.htm">Governors</a> <a href="/nehemiah/2-5.htm">Judah</a> <a href="/nehemiah/2-5.htm">King's</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/32-17.htm">Letters</a> <a href="/ezra/10-25.htm">Moreover</a> <a href="/nehemiah/2-5.htm">Please</a> <a href="/nehemiah/2-5.htm">Pleases</a> <a href="/nehemiah/2-5.htm">Pleasure</a> <a href="/ezra/7-20.htm">Provide</a> <a href="/nehemiah/1-3.htm">Province</a> <a href="/ezra/8-36.htm">Provinces</a> <a href="/ezra/8-36.htm">River</a> <a href="/ezra/10-14.htm">Rulers</a> <a href="/ezra/8-36.htm">Trans-Euphrates</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/esther/3-8.htm">Allow</a> <a href="/matthew/5-41.htm">Convey</a> <a href="/nehemiah/4-7.htm">Forward</a> <a href="/nehemiah/3-28.htm">Further</a> <a href="/nehemiah/2-8.htm">Good</a> <a href="/nehemiah/2-9.htm">Governors</a> <a href="/nehemiah/4-10.htm">Judah</a> <a href="/nehemiah/2-8.htm">King's</a> <a href="/nehemiah/2-9.htm">Letters</a> <a href="/nehemiah/3-5.htm">Moreover</a> <a href="/nehemiah/5-10.htm">Please</a> <a href="/esther/2-4.htm">Pleases</a> <a href="/nehemiah/9-37.htm">Pleasure</a> <a href="/psalms/65-9.htm">Provide</a> <a href="/nehemiah/2-9.htm">Province</a> <a href="/nehemiah/2-9.htm">Provinces</a> <a href="/nehemiah/2-9.htm">River</a> <a href="/nehemiah/2-9.htm">Rulers</a> <a href="/nehemiah/2-9.htm">Trans-Euphrates</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'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/nehemiah/2.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/nehemiah/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/nehemiah/2.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>I also said to him Nehemiah is speaking to King Artaxerxes, demonstrating his boldness and faith. This reflects the importance of prayer and preparation, as Nehemiah had already prayed for favor before approaching the king (<a href="/nehemiah/1-11.htm">Nehemiah 1:11</a>).If it pleases the king This phrase shows Nehemiah's respect and tact in addressing the king. It reflects the cultural norms of the Persian court, where showing deference to the king was crucial. It also indicates Nehemiah's understanding of authority and his strategic approach to leadership.may letters be given to me Nehemiah requests official documents, which were essential for safe travel and authorization in the Persian Empire. This highlights the importance of legal and governmental processes in ancient times, as well as Nehemiah's wisdom in securing his mission.for the governors west of the Euphrates The region "west of the Euphrates" refers to the Persian province of "Beyond the River," which included territories like Syria and Palestine. This geographical detail underscores the vastness of the Persian Empire and the political structure Nehemiah had to navigate.so that they will grant me safe passage Travel during this period could be dangerous, and official letters would ensure Nehemiah's protection. This reflects the political realities of the time and the necessity of securing royal endorsement for safety and legitimacy.until I reach Judah Nehemiah's ultimate goal was to reach Judah, specifically Jerusalem, to rebuild the city's walls. This mission aligns with God's covenant promises to Israel and the restoration themes found throughout the Old Testament. It also foreshadows the coming of Christ, who would bring spiritual restoration.<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 walls. 2. <a href="/topical/k/king_artaxerxes.htm">King Artaxerxes</a> The Persian king who Nehemiah serves and who grants him permission to return to Jerusalem to rebuild its walls. 3. <a href="/topical/g/governors_of_the_region_beyond_the_river.htm">Governors of the Region Beyond the River</a> These are the local authorities in the Trans-Euphrates region, which Nehemiah must pass through to reach Judah. 4. <a href="/topical/j/judah.htm">Judah</a> The region where Jerusalem is located, the city Nehemiah is determined to help rebuild. 5. <a href="/topical/t/the_river.htm">The River</a> Refers to the Euphrates River, a significant geographical marker in the Persian Empire.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/b/boldness_in_faith.htm">Boldness in Faith</a> Nehemiah demonstrates boldness in his faith by making a specific request to the king. Believers are encouraged to approach God with confidence, knowing He is able to provide for our needs. <a href="/topical/p/preparation_and_planning.htm">Preparation and Planning</a> Nehemiah's request for letters shows his foresight and planning. Christians are reminded of the importance of preparing and planning in accordance with God's will. <a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty.htm">God's Sovereignty</a> The favorable response of King Artaxerxes is a testament to God's sovereignty over the affairs of men. Trusting in God's control can bring peace and assurance in our endeavors. <a href="/topical/i/intercession_and_advocacy.htm">Intercession and Advocacy</a> Nehemiah acts as an advocate for his people, a role that believers can emulate by interceding for others and seeking their welfare. <a href="/topical/c/courage_in_leadership.htm">Courage in Leadership</a> Nehemiah's courage to speak up and take action is a model for Christian leadership, emphasizing the need for courage and initiative in fulfilling God's purposes.<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/evidence_for_artaxerxes'_letters_to_nehemiah.htm">Is there verifiable evidence for the letters from Artaxerxes granting Nehemiah safe passage and timber rights (Nehemiah 2:7–8)? </a> <a href="/q/why_is_nehemiah_2_rarely_corroborated.htm">Why do other biblical or historical records rarely corroborate Nehemiah's account of official support from the Persian Empire (Nehemiah 2)?</a> <a href="/q/evidence_of_safe_passage_without_guards.htm">Ezra 8:21–23 portrays a successful journey relying solely on divine protection; is there historical or archaeological evidence of such a safe passage without royal guards? </a> <a href="/q/nehemiah_4_6__could_the_wall_rise_so_fast.htm">Nehemiah 4:6: Is it physically plausible for the wall to reach “half its height” so quickly with the limited manpower described? </a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/nehemiah/2.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(7) To the governors beyond the river.--Between the Euphrates and Susa protection was not needed.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/nehemiah/2.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 7. - Let letters be given me to the governors beyond the river. It is not quite clear why no letters were needed to the governors between Susa and the Euphrates. Perhaps, while travelling was safe, at any rate with an escort, in the more central provinces, beyond the river it became unsafe (see <a href="/ezra/8-31.htm">Ezra 8:31</a>). <a href="/commentaries/nehemiah/2-7.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>I also said וָאוֹמַר֮ (wā·’ō·w·mar) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - first person common singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_559.htm">Strong's 559: </a> To utter, say to [him], לַמֶּלֶךְ֒ (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 may letters אִגְּרוֹת֙ (’ig·gə·rō·wṯ) Noun - feminine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_107.htm">Strong's 107: </a> An epistle be given יִתְּנוּ־ (yit·tə·nū-) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5414.htm">Strong's 5414: </a> To give, put, set to me לִ֔י (lî) Preposition | first person common singular <a href="/hebrew/.htm">Strong's Hebrew</a> for עַֽל־ (‘al-) Preposition <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5921.htm">Strong's 5921: </a> Above, over, upon, against the governors פַּחֲו֖וֹת (pa·ḥă·wō·wṯ) Noun - masculine plural construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6346.htm">Strong's 6346: </a> A governor west עֵ֣בֶר (‘ê·ḇer) Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5676.htm">Strong's 5676: </a> A region across, on the opposite side of the Euphrates, הַנָּהָ֑ר (han·nā·hār) Article | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5104.htm">Strong's 5104: </a> A stream, prosperity so that אֲשֶׁר֙ (’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 they will grant me safe passage יַעֲבִיר֔וּנִי (ya·‘ă·ḇî·rū·nî) Verb - Hifil - Imperfect - third person masculine plural | first person common singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5674.htm">Strong's 5674: </a> To pass over, through, or by, pass on until עַ֥ד (‘aḏ) Preposition <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5704.htm">Strong's 5704: </a> As far as, even to, up to, until, while I reach אָב֖וֹא (’ā·ḇō·w) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - first person common singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_935.htm">Strong's 935: </a> To come in, come, go in, go Judah. יְהוּדָֽה׃ (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 <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/nehemiah/2-7.htm">Nehemiah 2:7 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/nehemiah/2-7.htm">Nehemiah 2:7 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/nehemiah/2-7.htm">Nehemiah 2:7 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/nehemiah/2-7.htm">Nehemiah 2:7 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/nehemiah/2-7.htm">Nehemiah 2:7 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/nehemiah/2-7.htm">Nehemiah 2:7 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/nehemiah/2-7.htm">Nehemiah 2:7 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/nehemiah/2-7.htm">Nehemiah 2:7 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/nehemiah/2-7.htm">Nehemiah 2:7 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/nehemiah/2-7.htm">Nehemiah 2:7 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/nehemiah/2-7.htm">OT History: Nehemiah 2:7 Moreover I said to the king If (Neh Ne) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/nehemiah/2-6.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Nehemiah 2:6"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Nehemiah 2:6" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/nehemiah/2-8.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Nehemiah 2:8"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Nehemiah 2:8" /></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>