13 So in the lowest parts of the space behind the wall, in open places, I stationed the people by their clans, with their swords, their spears, and their bows. 14 And I looked and arose and said to the nobles and to the officials and to the rest of the people, (A)“Do not be afraid of them. Remember the Lord, (B)who is great and awesome, (C)and fight for your brothers, your sons, your daughters, your wives, and your homes.”

The Work Resumes

15 When our enemies heard that it was known to us (D)and that God had frustrated their plan, we all returned to the wall, each to his work.

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