10 And so [a]in Judah it was said:

“The strength of the burden bearers is failing,
Yet there is much rubble;
And we ourselves are unable
To rebuild the wall.”

11 And 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, “[b]They will come up against us from every place where you may turn,”

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Footnotes

  1. Nehemiah 4:10 Lit Judah said
  2. Nehemiah 4:12 As in LXX; MT omits they...up

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