Neh 1:3-5 | ESV | STEP | And they said to me, The remnant there in the province who had survived the exile is in great trouble and shame . The wall of Jerusalem is broken down , and its gates are destroyed by fire .

Nehemiah 1:3-5

3 And they said to me, “The remnant there in the province who had survived the exile is in great trouble and ^ashame. ^bThe wall of Jerusalem is broken down, ^cand its gates are destroyed by fire.”

Nehemiah’s Prayer

4 As soon as I heard these words I ^dsat down and wept and mourned for days, and I continued fasting and praying before the ^eGod of heaven. 5 And I said, “O Lord God of heaven, ^fthe great and awesome God who keeps covenant and steadfast love with those who love him and keep his commandments,