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10 “These are your servants, your people, whom you have redeemed by your great power and your strong hand. 11 Lord, let your ear be attentive to the humble prayer of your servants who take delight in revering your name. Grant that your servant will be given success this day and win this man’s compassion”—for at that time I was cupbearer to the king.[a]

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  1. Nehemiah 1:11 Cupbearer to the king: one of the highest ranks at the royal court. It was Nehemiah’s job to secure the safety and quality of the king’s food and allowed him easy access to share his concerns about the Jews with the king.

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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