Nehemiah 1: Nehemiah’s Prayer for Jerusalem’s Restoration – Clear & Engaging Audio Bible Reading | Nehemiah’s Burden, Confession, and Petition

Experience a clear and engaging audio recording of Nehemiah 1, a powerful chapter that exposes Nehemiah’s burden for the restoration of Jerusalem, his confession of sins and the iniquities of his forefathers, and his petition for God’s mercy and favor. Perfect for Bible study, meditation, or reflection, immerse yourself in this chapter and let the Scriptures come alive.

NEHEMIAH 1 (NIV)

1 The words of Nehemiah son of Hakaliah:
In the month of Kislev in the twentieth year, while I was in the citadel of
Susa,

2 Hanani, one of my brothers, came from Judah with some other men, and I
questioned them about the Jewish remnant that had survived the exile, and also
about Jerusalem.

3 They said to me, “Those who survived the exile and are back in the province
are in great trouble and disgrace. The wall of Jerusalem is broken down, and
its gates have been burned with fire.”

4 When I heard these things, I sat down and wept. For some days I mourned and
fasted and prayed before the God of heaven.

5 Then I said:
“Lord, the God of heaven, the great and awesome God, who keeps his covenant of
love with those who love him and keep his commandments,

6 let your ear be
attentive and your eyes open to hear the prayer your servant is praying before
you day and night for your servants, the people of Israel. I confess the sins
we Israelites, including myself and my father’s family, have committed against
you.

7 We have acted very wickedly toward you. We have not obeyed the
commands, decrees and laws you gave your servant Moses.

8 “Remember the instruction you gave your servant Moses, saying, ‘If you are
unfaithful, I will scatter you among the nations,

9 but if you return to me
and obey my commands, then even if your exiled people are at the farthest
horizon, I will gather them from there and bring them to the place I have
chosen as a dwelling for my Name.’

10 “They are your servants and your people, whom you redeemed by your great
strength and your mighty hand.

11 Lord, let your ear be attentive 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 in
the presence of this man.”
I was cupbearer to the king.