Nehemiah 2:4-8

2:4

seeking <01245> [For what.]

prayed <06419> [So I prayed.]

2:5

inclined <02895> [If it please.]

servant <05650> [and if thy.]

2:6

consort <07694> [the queen. Heb. the wife.]

It was probably Esther who was present at this time, and who seconded Nehemiah's request.

<03190> [So it pleased.]

gave .... time <02165 05414> [I set him a time.]

It is probable that this time was no more than six months, or a year; after which he either returned, or had his leave of absence lengthened, as we find he was twelve years governor of the Jews.

2:7

letters <0107> [let letters.]

travel <05674> [that they may.]

2:8

wall <02346> [the wall.]

temple .......... house <01004> [the house.]

king's ...................................... king <04428> [the king.]