Nehemiah 1:2
That Hanani, one of my brethren, came, he and certain men of Judah; and I asked them concerning the Jews that had escaped, which were left of the captivity, and concerning Jerusalem.
Context
This verse from Nehemiah Chapter 1 connects to 10 cross-references. Nehemiah, cupbearer to the Persian king Artaxerxes, receives word that the returned exiles in Jerusalem are in great distress—the wall is broken down and the gates burned. He weeps, fasts, and prays for days, confessing the people's sins and appealing …
Other Translations
that Hanani, one of my brethren, came, he and certain men out of Judah; and I asked them concerning the Jews that had escaped, that were left of the captivity, and concerning Jerusalem.
and come in doth Hanani, one of my brethren, he and men of Judah, and I ask them concerning the Jews, the escaped part that have been left of the captivity, and concerning Jerusalem;
That Hanani, one of my brothers, came with certain men from Judah; and in answer to my request for news of the Jews who had been prisoners and had got away, and of Jerusalem,
Cross References
So that none of the remnant of Judah, which are gone into the land of Egypt to sojourn there, shall …
Should we again break thy commandments, and join in affinity with the people of these abominations? wouldest not thou be …
For we were bondmen; yet our God hath not forsaken us in our bondage, but hath extended mercy unto us …
And now for a little space grace hath been shewed from the Lord our God, to leave us a remnant …
In that day shall thy mouth be opened to him which is escaped, and thou shalt speak, and be no …
That he that escapeth in that day shall come unto thee, to cause thee to hear it with thine ears?
But they that escape of them shall escape, and shall be on the mountains like doves of the valleys, all …
And they that escape of you shall remember me among the nations whither they shall be carried captives, because I …
If I do not remember thee, let my tongue cleave to the roof of my mouth; if I prefer not …
If I forget thee, O Jerusalem, let my right hand forget her cunning.