Nehemiah 2:1

Translations

Modern

Now in the month of Nisan, in the twentieth year of King Artaxerxes, when wine was set before him, I took the wine and gave it to the king. I had never been sad in his presence,

Traditional

And it came to pass in the month Nisan, in the twentieth year of Artaxerxes the king, that wine was before him: and I took up the wine, and gave it unto the king. Now I had not been beforetime sad in his presence.

Literal

And it came to pass in the month of Nisan, in the twentieth year of Artaxerxes the king, that wine was before his face, and I lifted up the wine and gave it to the king. And never had I been sad before his face.

Latin

Factum est autem in mense Nisan, anno vigesimo Artaxerxis regis: et vinum erat ante eum, et levavi vinum, et dedi regi: et eram quasi languidus ante faciem ejus.

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English

Now in the month of Nisan, in the twentieth year of King Artaxerxes, when wine was set before him, I took the wine and gave it to the king. I had never been sad in his presence,

Notes

Nehemiah 2:1

never been sad in his presence: A servant should not let personal issues affect serving the king.

Nehemiah 1:1–2:20

When Nehemiah heard about Jerusalem's ruins, he prayed for God's help (Nehemiah 1:1–11) and asked the king to send him to Jerusalem (2:1–8). Upon arrival, he urged the people to rebuild the city's wall (Nehemiah 2:11–20).

Theme notes and profiles

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Ezra 7:1
Many years later, during the reign of Artaxerxes king of Persia, Ezra son of Seraiah, the son of Azariah, the son of Hilkiah,
Nehemiah 1:11
O Lord, may Your ear be attentive to my prayer and to the prayers of Your servants who delight to revere Your name. Give Your servant success this day, I pray, and grant him mercy in the sight of this man.” (At that time I was the cupbearer to the king.)
Nehemiah 1:1
These are the words of Nehemiah son of Hacaliah: In the month of Chislev, in the twentieth year, while I was in the citadel of Susa,
Ezra 7:7
So in the seventh year of King Artaxerxes, he went up to Jerusalem with some of the Israelites, including priests, Levites, singers, gatekeepers, and temple servants.
Esther 3:7
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Genesis 40:21
Pharaoh restored the chief cupbearer to his position, so that he once again placed the cup in Pharaoh’s hand.
Genesis 40:11
Pharaoh’s cup was in my hand, and I took the grapes, squeezed them into his cup, and placed the cup in his hand.”

People

Abib: The first month of the Hebrew religious calendar Artaxerxes: Persian king during Ezra and Nehemiah's time

Glossary

Artaxerxes Book of Ezra Book of Nehemiah Calendars (Ancient and Modern) Chronology of the Bible (Old Testament) Cup-Bearer Feasts and Festivals of Israel History of Israel Nehemiah (Person) Nisan Persia, Persians Postexilic Period Susa

Topics

Artaxerxes: King of Persia--Decree of, in Behalf of the Jews Butler: Pharaoh's, Imprisoned and Released Country: Love of Israel, Prophecies Concerning: Captivity of Nehemiah is Commissioned to Lead the Remainder of the Captivity Jerusalem: Rebuilt by Nehemiah Under the Direction of Artaxerxes Month: Abib (April): After the Captivity Called Nisan Months: Names of the Twelve: First, Nisan or Abib Nehemiah: Son of Hachaliah is Sent by the King to Rebuild Jerusalem Nehemiah: Son of Hachaliah: Rebuilds Jerusalem Nehemiah: Son of Hachaliah: The Cupbearer of Artaxerxes, a Very Trusted Position Persia: Artaxerxes Ii Prophecies Concerning Israel: Captivity of The Wall of Jerusalem Rebuilt and Dedicated Rulers: Righteous: Artaxerxes, in Commissioning Ezra to Restore the Forms of Worship at Jerusalem

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