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About this Bible word search
This free online puzzle is based on Nehemiah 5:14–19 in the World English Bible. The word bank contains 30 passage-related words, and the default Easy puzzle starts with 15 words. Use the verse references for study, or print the worksheet for offline use.
Historical background
Nehemiah refuses the governor’s allowance
Nehemiah contrasts his conduct with earlier governors who burdened the people. During his twelve years as governor, he does not claim the usual food allowance and continues working on the wall. He asks God to remember his service for good.
- Setting
- Nehemiah’s governorship in Judah under Persian rule.
- Main events
- Nehemiah declines normal privileges, avoids burdening the people, and keeps working on the restoration.
- Why it matters
- His leadership models restraint and service in contrast to exploitative rule.
This overview paraphrases the cited passage in the World English Bible.
Original-language word highlights
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ARTAXERXES
Hebrew · אַרְתַּחְשַׁשְׂתָּא · Strong’s H783a · Artaxerxes Longimanus, an emperor living at the time of Exile and Return · High-confidence match
Nehemiah 5:14
Passage vocabulary
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ARTAXERXES
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APPOINTED
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CONTINUED
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GOVERNORS
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SUPPORTED
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TWENTIETH
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ADDITION
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BROTHERS
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GATHERED
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GOVERNOR
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MOREOVER
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PREPARED
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REMEMBER
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SERVANTS
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BONDAGE
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HUNDRED
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NATIONS
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SHEKELS
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CHOICE
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DEMAND
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FORMER
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PEOPLE
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RULERS
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SECOND
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SILVER
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THIRTY
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TWELVE
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BREAD
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EATEN
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FIFTY
Nehemiah 5:17
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Scripture text: World English Bible (WEB),
public domain. Original-language data adapted from STEP Bible,
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