Nehemiah 1:10-11
International Standard Version
10 These are your servants as well as your people, whom you have redeemed by your great power and by your strong hand.
11 “And now, Lord, I ask you to listen to the prayer of your servant—and to the prayers of your servants who delight in revering your Name. I ask you, please prosper your servant today by granting him to receive favor from this man.”[a]
Now I was the king’s senior security advisor.[b]
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- Nehemiah 1:11 I.e. King Artaxerxes
- Nehemiah 1:11 Lit. king’s cupbearer; a servant who tested the king’s food and beverages for poison; cf. Gen 41:9
Nehemiah 1:10-11
New International Version
10 “They are your servants and your people, whom you redeemed by your great strength and your mighty hand.(A) 11 Lord, let your ear be attentive(B) to the prayer of this your servant and to the prayer of your servants who delight in revering your name. Give your servant success today by granting him favor(C) in the presence of this man.”
I was cupbearer(D) to the king.
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