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When will you return?” After I told him how long I would be gone, the king agreed to my request. <a href="/esv/nehemiah/2.htm">English Standard Version</a> And the king said to me (the queen sitting beside him), “How long will you be gone, and when will you return?” So it pleased the king to send me when I had given him a time. <a href="/bsb/nehemiah/2.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> Then 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. <a href="/kjv/nehemiah/2.htm">King James Bible</a> And the king said unto me, (the queen also sitting by him,) For how long shall thy journey be? and when wilt thou return? So it pleased the king to send me; and I set him a time. <a href="/nkjv/nehemiah/2.htm">New King James Version</a> Then the king said to me (the queen also sitting beside him), “How long will your journey be? And when will you return?” So it pleased the king to send me; and I set him a time. <a href="/nasb_/nehemiah/2.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> Then the king said to me, with the queen sitting beside him, “How long will your journey be, and when will you return?” So it pleased the king to send me, and I gave him a definite time. <a href="/nasb/nehemiah/2.htm">NASB 1995</a> Then the king said to me, the queen sitting beside him, &#8220How long will your journey be, and when will you return?&#8221 So it pleased the king to send me, and I gave him a definite time. <a href="/nasb77/nehemiah/2.htm">NASB 1977 </a> Then the king said to me, the queen sitting beside him, “How long will your journey be, and when will you return?” So it pleased the king to send me, and I gave him a definite time. <a href="/lsb/nehemiah/2.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> Then the king said to me, the queen sitting beside him, “How long will your journey be, and when will you return?” So it was good to the king to send me, and I gave him a set time. <a href="/amp/nehemiah/2.htm">Amplified Bible</a> The king, beside whom the queen was sitting, asked me, “How long will your journey take, and when will you return?” So it pleased the king to send me, and I gave him a definite time [for my return]. <a href="/csb/nehemiah/2.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> The king, with the queen seated beside him, asked me, “How long will your journey take, and when will you return? ” So I gave him a definite time, and it pleased the king to send me. <a href="/hcsb/nehemiah/2.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> The king, with the queen seated beside him, asked me, &#8220How long will your journey take, and when will you return?&#8221 So I gave him a definite time, and it pleased the king to send me. <a href="/asv/nehemiah/2.htm">American Standard Version</a> And the king said unto me (the queen also sitting by him), For how long shall thy journey be? and when wilt thou return? So it pleased the king to send me; and I set him a time. <a href="/cev/nehemiah/2.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> The queen was sitting beside the king when he asked me, "How long will it take, and when will you be back?" The king agreed to let me go, and I told him when I would return. <a href="/erv/nehemiah/2.htm">English Revised Version</a> And the king said unto me, (the queen also sitting by him,) For how long shall thy journey be? and when wilt thou return? So it pleased the king to send me; and I set him a time. <a href="/gwt/nehemiah/2.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> Then, while the queen was sitting beside him, the king asked me, "How long will you be gone, and when will you come back?" When I gave him a specific date, he was willing to let me go. <a href="/gnt/nehemiah/2.htm">Good News Translation</a> The emperor, with the empress sitting at his side, approved my request. He asked me how long I would be gone and when I would return, and I told him. <a href="/isv/nehemiah/2.htm">International Standard Version</a> With his queen seated beside him, the king asked me, "How long will your journey take, and when will you return?" The king thought it was a good idea to send me, so I presented him with a prepared plan. <a href="/msb/nehemiah/2.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> Then 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. <a href="/net/nehemiah/2.htm">NET Bible</a> Then the king, with his consort sitting beside him, replied, "How long would your trip take, and when would you return?" Since the king was amenable to dispatching me, I gave him a time. <a href="/nheb/nehemiah/2.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> The king said to me (the queen was also sitting by him), "For how long shall your journey be? And when will you return?" So it pleased the king to send me; and I set him a time. <a href="/wbt/nehemiah/2.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And the king said to me, (the queen also sitting by him,) For how long shall thy journey be? and when wilt thou return? So it pleased the king to send me; and I set him a time. <a href="/web/nehemiah/2.htm">World English Bible</a> The king said to me (the queen was also sitting by him), “How long will your journey be? When will you return?” So it pleased the king to send me, and I set a time for him. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/nehemiah/2.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> And the king says to me (and the queen is sitting near him), “How long is your journey? And when do you return?” And it is good before the king, and he sends me away, and I set to him a time. <a href="/ylt/nehemiah/2.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> And the king saith to me (and the queen is sitting near him), 'How long is thy journey? and when dost thou return?' and it is good before the king, and he sendeth me away, and I set to him a time. <a href="/slt/nehemiah/2.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And the king will say to me (the consort will sit near him) How long shall be thy journey? and when wilt thou turn back? And it will be good before the king, and he will send me; and I shall give to him a time.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/nehemiah/2.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And the king said to me, and the queen that sat by him: For how long shall thy journey be, and when wilt thou return? And it pleased the king, and he sent me: and I fixed him a time. <a href="/cpdv/nehemiah/2.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> And the king said to me, with the queen who was sitting beside him: “Until what time will your journey be, and when will you return?” And it was pleasing before the countenance of the king, and so he sent me. And I established a time for him. <a href="/nabre/nehemiah/2.htm">New American Bible</a> Then the king, with the queen seated beside him, asked me, “How long will your journey take and when will you return?” My answer was acceptable to the king and he agreed to let me go; I set a date for my return. <a href="/nrsvce/nehemiah/2.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> The king said to me (the queen also was sitting beside him), “How long will you be gone, and when will you return?” So it pleased the king to send me, and I set him a date.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/nehemiah/2.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> And the king said to me, You are foolish. For how long shall your journey be? And when will you return? So it pleased the king to send me; and he set me a time. <a href="/hpbt/nehemiah/2.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> And the King said to me: “Madman! How long are you going?” And it happened also to be pleasing before the King, and he sent me and he gave me time.<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/nehemiah/2.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> And the king said unto me, the queen also sitting by him: 'For how long shall thy journey be? and when wilt thou return?' So it pleased the king to send me; and I set him a time. <a href="/sep/nehemiah/2.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> And the king, and his concubine that sat next to him, said to me, For how long will thy journey be, and when wilt thou return? and the proposal was pleasing before the king, and he sent me away, and I appointed him a time. <a href="/parallel/nehemiah/2-6.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=202" 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> …5and 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.” 6<a href="/hebrew/4428.htm" title="4428: ham·me·leḵ (Art:: N-ms) -- King. From malak; a king.">Then the king,</a> <a href="/hebrew/7694.htm" title="7694: wə·haš·šê·ḡal (Conj-w, Art:: N-fs) -- (queen) consort. From shagal; a queen.">with the queen</a> <a href="/hebrew/3427.htm" title="3427: yō·wō·še·ḇeṯ (V-Qal-Prtcpl-fs) -- A primitive root; properly, to sit down; by implication, to dwell, to remain; causatively, to settle, to marry.">seated</a> <a href="/hebrew/681.htm" title="681: ’eṣ·lōw (Prep:: 3ms) -- A joining together, proximity. From 'atsal; a side; near.">beside him,</a> <a href="/hebrew/559.htm" title="559: way·yō·mer (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To utter, say. A primitive root; to say.">asked</a> <a href="/hebrew/lî (Prep:: 1cs) -- ">me,</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.">“How long</a> <a href="/hebrew/4970.htm" title="4970: mā·ṯay (Interrog) -- When?. From an unused root meaning to extend; properly, extent; but used only adverbially, when."></a> <a href="/hebrew/4109.htm" title="4109: ma·hă·lā·ḵă·ḵā (N-msc:: 2ms) -- A walk, journey, a going. From halak; a walk, i.e. A passage or a distance.">will your journey</a> <a href="/hebrew/1961.htm" title="1961: yih·yeh (V-Qal-Imperf-3ms) -- To fall out, come to pass, become, be. A primitive root; to exist, i.e. Be or become, come to pass.">take,</a> <a href="/hebrew/4970.htm" title="4970: ū·mā·ṯay (Conj-w:: Interrog) -- When?. From an unused root meaning to extend; properly, extent; but used only adverbially, when.">and when</a> <a href="/hebrew/7725.htm" title="7725: tā·šūḇ (V-Qal-Imperf-2ms) -- A primitive root; to turn back transitively or intransitively, literally or figuratively; generally to retreat; often adverbial, again.">will you return?”</a> <a href="/hebrew/3190.htm" title="3190: way·yî·ṭaḇ (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To be good, well, glad, or pleasing. A primitive root; to be make well, literally or figuratively.">So it pleased</a> <a href="/hebrew/6440.htm" title="6440: lip̄·nê- (Prep-l:: N-mpc) -- Face, faces. Plural of an unused noun; the face; used in a great variety of applications; also as a preposition."></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/7971.htm" title="7971: way·yiš·lā·ḥê·nî (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms:: 1cs) -- To send. A primitive root; to send away, for, or out.">to send me,</a> <a href="/hebrew/5414.htm" title="5414: wā·’et·tə·nāh (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-1cs:: 3fs) -- To give, put, set. A primitive root; to give, used with greatest latitude of application.">and I set</a> <a href="/hebrew/lōw (Prep:: 3ms) -- "></a> <a href="/hebrew/2165.htm" title="2165: zə·mān (N-ms) -- Appointed time, time. From zaman; an appointed occasion.">a time.</a> 7I 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.…<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="/esther/5-3.htm">Esther 5:3</a> “What is it, Queen Esther?” the king inquired. “What is your request? Even up to half the kingdom, it will be given to you.” <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="/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="/esther/8-8.htm">Esther 8:8</a> Now you may write in the king’s name as you please regarding the Jews, and seal it with the royal signet ring. For a decree that is written in the name of the king and sealed with the royal signet ring cannot be revoked.” <a href="/ezra/6-14.htm">Ezra 6:14</a> So the Jewish elders built and prospered through the prophesying of Haggai the prophet and Zechariah son of Iddo. They finished building according to the command of the God of Israel and the decrees of Cyrus, Darius, and Artaxerxes, kings of Persia. <a href="/daniel/1-9.htm">Daniel 1:9</a> Now God had granted Daniel favor and compassion from the chief official, <a href="/esther/2-17.htm">Esther 2:17</a> And the king loved Esther more than all the other women, and she found grace and favor in his sight more than all of the other virgins. So he placed the royal crown upon her head and made her queen in place of Vashti. <a href="/ezra/1-1.htm">Ezra 1:1-4</a> In the first year of Cyrus king of Persia, to fulfill the word of the LORD spoken through Jeremiah, the LORD stirred the spirit of Cyrus king of Persia to send a proclamation throughout his kingdom and to put it in writing as follows: / “This is what Cyrus king of Persia says: ‘The LORD, the God of heaven, who has given me all the kingdoms of the earth, has appointed me to build a house for Him at Jerusalem in Judah. / Whoever among you belongs to His people, may his God be with him, and may he go to Jerusalem in Judah and build the house of the LORD, the God of Israel; He is the God who is in Jerusalem. ... <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="/daniel/2-46.htm">Daniel 2:46-49</a> At this, King Nebuchadnezzar fell on his face, paid homage to Daniel, and ordered that an offering and incense be presented to him. / The king said to Daniel, “Your God is truly the God of gods and Lord of kings, the Revealer of Mysteries, since you were able to reveal this mystery.” / Then the king promoted Daniel and gave him many generous gifts. He made him ruler over the entire province of Babylon and chief administrator over all the wise men of Babylon. ... <a href="/esther/4-11.htm">Esther 4:11</a> “All the royal officials and the people of the king’s provinces know that one law applies to every man or woman who approaches the king in the inner court without being summoned—that he be put to death. Only if the king extends the gold scepter may that person live. But I have not been summoned to appear before the king for the past thirty days.” <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/13-1.htm">Romans 13:1</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. <a href="/1_peter/2-13.htm">1 Peter 2:13-14</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. <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>And the king said to me, (the queen also sitting by him,) For how long shall your journey be? and when will you return? So it pleased the king to send me; and I set him a time.the queen.So it pleased<a href="/nehemiah/2-4.htm">Nehemiah 2:4</a> Then the king said unto me, For what dost thou make request? So I prayed to the God of heaven.<a href="/nehemiah/1-11.htm">Nehemiah 1:11</a> O Lord, I beseech thee, let now thine ear be attentive to the prayer of thy servant, and to the prayer of thy servants, who desire to fear thy name: and prosper, I pray thee, thy servant this day, and grant him mercy in the sight of this man. For I was the king's cupbearer.<a href="/isaiah/58-12.htm">Isaiah 58:12</a> And they that shall be of thee shall build the old waste places: thou shalt raise up the foundations of many generations; and thou shalt be called, The repairer of the breach, The restorer of paths to dwell in.<a href="/nehemiah/5-14.htm">Nehemiah 5:14</a> Moreover from the time that I was appointed to be their governor in the land of Judah, from the twentieth year even unto the two and thirtieth year of Artaxerxes the king, that is, twelve years, I and my brethren have not eaten the bread of the governor.<a href="/nehemiah/13-6.htm">Nehemiah 13:6</a> But in all this time was not I at Jerusalem: for in the two and thirtieth year of Artaxerxes king of Babylon came I unto the king, and after certain days obtained I leave of the king:<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/exodus/9-5.htm">Definite</a> <a href="/ezra/3-5.htm">Fixed</a> <a href="/nehemiah/2-5.htm">Good</a> <a href="/ezra/8-21.htm">Journey</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/30-4.htm">Pleased</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/15-16.htm">Queen</a> <a href="/nehemiah/1-4.htm">Seated</a> <a href="/ezra/8-36.htm">Side</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/18-18.htm">Sitting</a> <a href="/nehemiah/1-6.htm">Time</a> <a href="/ezra/4-16.htm">Wilt</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/acts/2-23.htm">Definite</a> <a href="/nehemiah/13-30.htm">Fixed</a> <a href="/nehemiah/2-7.htm">Good</a> <a href="/job/16-22.htm">Journey</a> <a href="/esther/1-21.htm">Pleased</a> <a href="/esther/1-9.htm">Queen</a> <a href="/esther/5-13.htm">Seated</a> <a href="/nehemiah/3-2.htm">Side</a> <a href="/esther/1-2.htm">Sitting</a> <a href="/nehemiah/4-16.htm">Time</a> <a href="/esther/5-3.htm">Wilt</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>Then the king, with the queen seated beside him, asked me In the Persian court, the presence of the queen during a formal audience was unusual, indicating the importance of the meeting. The queen's presence may have influenced the king's favorable response. This setting reflects the intimate and personal nature of the request, suggesting that Nehemiah had a trusted position. The king referred to here is Artaxerxes I, who reigned from 465-424 BC. The queen's identity is not specified, but her presence underscores the gravity of the situation. This moment highlights the providence of God in preparing the hearts of rulers to fulfill His purposes, as seen in <a href="/proverbs/21.htm">Proverbs 21:1</a>, which states that the king's heart is in the hand of the Lord.“How long will your journey take, and when will you return?” The king's questions indicate his concern for Nehemiah's duties and responsibilities in the Persian court. This reflects the trust and value placed on Nehemiah as a cupbearer, a position of significant influence and responsibility. The inquiry about the duration of the journey and return shows the king's willingness to grant Nehemiah's request, provided it does not permanently remove him from his duties. This interaction demonstrates the balance between divine intervention and human planning, as Nehemiah had to provide a practical timeline for his mission. It also reflects the biblical principle of stewardship and accountability, as seen in <a href="/luke/14-28.htm">Luke 14:28</a>, which emphasizes counting the cost before undertaking a task.So it pleased the king to send me The king's favorable decision is a testament to God's sovereignty and the power of prayer, as Nehemiah had previously prayed for success in his endeavor (<a href="/nehemiah/1-11.htm">Nehemiah 1:11</a>). This phrase highlights the fulfillment of God's promise to work through earthly authorities to accomplish His will, as seen in <a href="/romans/13.htm">Romans 13:1</a>, which states that all authority is established by God. The king's approval also signifies the divine favor that rested upon Nehemiah, reminiscent of the favor shown to Esther and Daniel in foreign courts. This moment marks the beginning of the fulfillment of God's plan to restore Jerusalem, aligning with the prophetic promises of restoration found in Isaiah and Jeremiah.and I set a time Nehemiah's ability to set a time for his journey indicates his careful planning and foresight. This reflects the biblical principle of wise planning and preparation, as seen in <a href="/proverbs/16-9.htm">Proverbs 16:9</a>, which states that a man's heart plans his way, but the Lord directs his steps. Nehemiah's leadership qualities are evident in his ability to organize and execute a complex mission. The setting of a time also underscores the importance of accountability and commitment to one's word, as Nehemiah was responsible for fulfilling his promise to return. This phrase highlights the balance between faith and action, as Nehemiah trusted in God's provision while also taking practical steps to achieve his goals.<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 state of Jerusalem and its walls. 2. <a href="/topical/k/king_artaxerxes.htm">King Artaxerxes</a> The Persian king who grants Nehemiah permission to return to Jerusalem to rebuild its walls. 3. <a href="/topical/t/the_queen.htm">The Queen</a> Although not named, her presence indicates the importance of the moment and possibly her influence in the king's favorable decision. 4. <a href="/topical/j/jerusalem.htm">Jerusalem</a> The city of Nehemiah's ancestors, whose walls are in ruins, prompting Nehemiah's request to the king. 5. <a href="/topical/t/the_journey.htm">The Journey</a> Nehemiah's planned trip to Jerusalem to oversee the rebuilding of the city's walls.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/d/divine_favor_and_timing.htm">Divine Favor and Timing</a> Recognize that God's timing is perfect, and He can move the hearts of leaders to fulfill His purposes. <a href="/topical/c/courage_in_leadership.htm">Courage in Leadership</a> Nehemiah's boldness in making his request teaches us to approach challenges with faith and courage. <a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_prayer.htm">The Role of Prayer</a> Nehemiah's success was preceded by prayer, reminding us of the importance of seeking God's guidance in our plans. <a href="/topical/s/strategic_planning.htm">Strategic Planning</a> Nehemiah set a time for his journey, demonstrating the value of planning and setting clear goals in our endeavors. <a href="/topical/i/influence_of_relationships.htm">Influence of Relationships</a> The presence of the queen suggests the importance of relationships and influence in achieving our objectives.<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/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/why_mention_the_queen_before_the_king.htm">Why does Nehemiah mention the queen’s presence before the king, given Persian court protocols at that time (Nehemiah 2:6)? </a> <a href="/q/how_reconcile_neh._7_70-72_with_exiles'_poverty.htm">How do we reconcile the large monetary contributions mentioned in Nehemiah 7:70–72 with the economic realities of returned exiles who presumably had few resources? </a> <a href="/q/why_does_nehemiah_use_force_in_13_25.htm">Why does Nehemiah resort to physical force (Nehemiah 13:25) to enforce marriage laws, and doesn’t this contradict other scriptures urging gentleness and compassion? </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>(6) The queen also sitting by him.--Probably Damaspia, the one legitimate queen: Shegal, as in Ps. 14:13, where, however, she stands as in the presenco of her Divine-human Lord. This was not a public feast, as in that case the queen would not be present (<a href="/context/esther/1-9.htm" title="Also Vashti the queen made a feast for the women in the royal house which belonged to king Ahasuerus.">Esther 1:9-12</a>).I set him a time.--Whatever that was, circumstances afterwards prolonged it.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/nehemiah/2.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 6. - The queen. It appears from Ctesias ('Exc. Pers.,' § 44) that Artaxerxes Longimanus had but one legitimate wife - a certain Damaspia. Nothing more is known of her besides this mention, and the fact that she died on the same day as her husband. (The Septuagint rendering of hashegal by ἡ παλλακὴ is wrong.) Sitting by him. Not an unusual circumstance. Though, when the monarch entertained guests, the queen remained in her private apartments (<a href="/esther/1-9.htm">Esther 1:9-12</a>), yet on other occasions she frequently took her meals with him ('Ancient Monarchies,' vol. 3. p. 214). I set him a time. Nehemiah probably mentioned some such time as a year, or two years - such a space as would suffice for the double journey, and the restoration of the fortifications. He stayed away, however, as he tells us (<a href="/nehemiah/5-14.htm">Nehemiah 5:14</a>), twelve years, obtaining no doubt from time to time an extension of his leave (Bertheau). <a href="/commentaries/nehemiah/2-6.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>Then the king, הַמֶּ֜לֶךְ (ham·me·leḵ) Article | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4428.htm">Strong's 4428: </a> A king with the queen וְהַשֵּׁגַ֣ל ׀ (wə·haš·šê·ḡal) Conjunctive waw, Article | Noun - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7694.htm">Strong's 7694: </a> (queen) consort seated יוֹשֶׁ֣בֶת (yō·wō·še·ḇeṯ) Verb - Qal - Participle - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3427.htm">Strong's 3427: </a> To sit down, to dwell, to remain, to settle, to marry beside him, אֶצְל֗וֹ (’eṣ·lōw) Preposition | third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_681.htm">Strong's 681: </a> A joining together, proximity asked וַיֹּאמֶר֩ (way·yō·mer) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_559.htm">Strong's 559: </a> To utter, say me, לִ֨י (lî) Preposition | first person common singular <a href="/hebrew/.htm">Strong's Hebrew</a> “How long עַד־ (‘aḏ-) Preposition <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5704.htm">Strong's 5704: </a> As far as, even to, up to, until, while will your journey מַֽהֲלָכֲךָ֖ (ma·hă·lā·ḵă·ḵā) Noun - masculine singular construct | second person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4109.htm">Strong's 4109: </a> A walk, a passage, a distance take, יִהְיֶ֥ה (yih·yeh) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1961.htm">Strong's 1961: </a> To fall out, come to pass, become, be and when וּמָתַ֣י (ū·mā·ṯay) Conjunctive waw | Interrogative <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4970.htm">Strong's 4970: </a> Extent, when will you return?” תָּשׁ֑וּב (tā·šūḇ) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - second person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7725.htm">Strong's 7725: </a> To turn back, in, to retreat, again So it pleased וַיִּיטַ֤ב (way·yî·ṭaḇ) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3190.htm">Strong's 3190: </a> To be good, well, glad, or pleasing the king הַמֶּ֙לֶךְ֙ (ham·me·leḵ) Article | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4428.htm">Strong's 4428: </a> A king to send me, וַיִּשְׁלָחֵ֔נִי (way·yiš·lā·ḥê·nî) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular | first person common singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7971.htm">Strong's 7971: </a> To send away, for, out and I set וָֽאֶתְּנָ֥ה (wā·’et·tə·nāh) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - first person common singular | third person feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5414.htm">Strong's 5414: </a> To give, put, set a time. זְמָֽן׃ (zə·mān) Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2165.htm">Strong's 2165: </a> An appointed occasion <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/nehemiah/2-6.htm">Nehemiah 2:6 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/nehemiah/2-6.htm">Nehemiah 2:6 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/nehemiah/2-6.htm">Nehemiah 2:6 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/nehemiah/2-6.htm">Nehemiah 2:6 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/nehemiah/2-6.htm">Nehemiah 2:6 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/nehemiah/2-6.htm">Nehemiah 2:6 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/nehemiah/2-6.htm">Nehemiah 2:6 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/nehemiah/2-6.htm">Nehemiah 2:6 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/nehemiah/2-6.htm">Nehemiah 2:6 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/nehemiah/2-6.htm">Nehemiah 2:6 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/nehemiah/2-6.htm">OT History: Nehemiah 2:6 The king said to me the queen (Neh Ne) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/nehemiah/2-5.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Nehemiah 2:5"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Nehemiah 2:5" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/nehemiah/2-7.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Nehemiah 2:7"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Nehemiah 2:7" /></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>