Nehemiah 4:10-14
New American Standard Bible 1995
10 Thus [a]in Judah it was said,
“The strength of the burden bearers is failing,
Yet there is much [b]rubbish;
And we ourselves are unable
To rebuild the wall.”
11 Our enemies said, “They will not know or see until we come among them, kill them and put a stop to the work.” 12 When the Jews who lived near them came and told us ten times, “[c]They will come up against us from every place where you may turn,” 13 then I stationed men in the lowest parts of the space behind the wall, the [d]exposed places, and I (A)stationed the people in families with their swords, spears and bows. 14 When I saw their fear, I rose and spoke to the nobles, the officials and the rest of the people: “(B)Do not be afraid of them; remember the Lord who is great and awesome, and (C)fight for your brothers, your sons, your daughters, your wives and your houses.”
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- Nehemiah 4:10 Lit Judah said
- Nehemiah 4:10 Lit dust
- Nehemiah 4:12 So Gr; Heb omits they...up
- Nehemiah 4:13 Lit bare
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