Nehemiah 1:4

When I heard this, I sat down and cried, mourning for a number of days while I fasted and prayed in the presence of the God of Heaven.

Nehemiah 2:4

The king answered, "What do you want?"

Ezra 10:1

Now while Ezra was praying and confessing in tears, having prostrated himself to the ground before the Temple of God, a very large crowd of Israelis men, women, and children gathered around him. Indeed, the people were crying bitterly.

Psalm 137:1

There we sat down and cried by the rivers of Babylon as we remembered Zion.

1 Samuel 4:17-22

The messenger answered, "Israel fled from the Philistines and the people suffered a great defeat as well. Moreover, your two sons, Hophni and Phineas, are dead, and the Ark of God was captured."

Ezra 5:11-12

In answer they responded, "We are servants of the God of heaven and earth, and are rebuilding the Temple that was built many years ago by a great king of Israel.

Ezra 9:3

When I heard this, I tore both my garment and robe, plucked hair from both my head and my beard, and collapsed in shock!

Psalm 69:9-10

Zeal for your house consumes me, and the mockeries of those who insult you fall on me.

Psalm 102:13-14

You will arise to extend compassion on Zion, for it is time to show her favor the appointed time has come.

Daniel 2:18

Daniel was seeking mercy, in order to ask about this mystery in the presence of the God of heaven, so that Daniel and his friends might not be executed along with the rest of the advisors of Babylon.

Daniel 9:3

"So I turned my attention to the Lord God, seeking him in prayer and supplication, accompanied with fasting, sackcloth, and ashes.

Jonah 1:9

"I'm a Hebrew," he replied, "and I'm afraid of the LORD God of heaven, who made the sea along with the dry land!"

Zephaniah 3:18

I will gather the afflicted from the solemn assembly; those who were with you, who were bearing a burden of disgrace.

Romans 12:15

Rejoice with those who are rejoicing. Cry with those who are crying.

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Summary

And it came to pass, when I heard these words, that I sat down and wept, and mourned certain days, and fasted, and prayed before the God of heaven,

Bible References

I sat down

1 Samuel 4:17
The messenger answered, "Israel fled from the Philistines and the people suffered a great defeat as well. Moreover, your two sons, Hophni and Phineas, are dead, and the Ark of God was captured."
Ezra 10:1
Now while Ezra was praying and confessing in tears, having prostrated himself to the ground before the Temple of God, a very large crowd of Israelis men, women, and children gathered around him. Indeed, the people were crying bitterly.
Psalm 69:9
Zeal for your house consumes me, and the mockeries of those who insult you fall on me.
Psalm 102:13
You will arise to extend compassion on Zion, for it is time to show her favor the appointed time has come.
Psalm 137:1
There we sat down and cried by the rivers of Babylon as we remembered Zion.
Daniel 9:3
"So I turned my attention to the Lord God, seeking him in prayer and supplication, accompanied with fasting, sackcloth, and ashes.
Zephaniah 3:18
I will gather the afflicted from the solemn assembly; those who were with you, who were bearing a burden of disgrace.
Romans 12:15
Rejoice with those who are rejoicing. Cry with those who are crying.

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