Nehemiah 7:4

Now the city was spread out and large, and there were not a lot of people in it. At that time houses had not been rebuilt.

Isaiah 58:12

Your perpetual ruins will be rebuilt; you will reestablish the ancient foundations. You will be called, 'The one who repairs broken walls, the one who makes the streets inhabitable again.'

Haggai 1:4-6

"Is it right for you to live in richly paneled houses while my temple is in ruins?

Matthew 6:33

But above all pursue his kingdom and righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well.

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Summary

Now the city was large and great: but the people were few therein, and the houses were not builded.

Bible References

The houses

Isaiah 58:12
Your perpetual ruins will be rebuilt; you will reestablish the ancient foundations. You will be called, 'The one who repairs broken walls, the one who makes the streets inhabitable again.'
Haggai 1:4
"Is it right for you to live in richly paneled houses while my temple is in ruins?
Matthew 6:33
But above all pursue his kingdom and righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well.

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