Nehemiah 2:3 meaning and explanation
and replied to the king, “May the king live forever! Why should I not be sad when the city where my fathers are buried lies in ruins, and its gates have been destroyed by fire?”
Nehemiah 2:3, Berean Standard Bible
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Nehemiah is a Jewish cupbearer serving King Artaxerxes of Persia, and in this scene he answers the king's question about why his face is sad. His opening wish, "May the king live forever," is the standard court greeting of the ancient Near East, a sign of respect rather than flattery.
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