Nehemiah 2:6

And the king said unto me, (the queen also sitting by him,) For how long shall thy journey be? and when wilt thou return? So it pleased the king to send me; and I set him a time.

Cross-reference

In Nehemiah 2:4, Nehemiah prays before answering the king — the positive response here answers that prayer.

In Nehemiah 1:11, Nehemiah prays for mercy before the king — this verse shows that prayer granted.

Nehemiah 5:14 Historical context

In Nehemiah 5:14, Nehemiah notes his twelve-year governorship starting from this permission.

Nehemiah 13:6 Historical context

In Nehemiah 13:6, Nehemiah later returns to the king — a chronological bookend to his leave.

Isaiah 58:12 Related theme

In Isaiah 58:12, rebuilding old wastes is promised — the king's permission here begins that work.

Isaiah 61:4 Related theme

In Isaiah 61:4, repairing waste cities is foretold — this permission initiates that restoration.