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Nehemiah 4 |
King James Version
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Nehemiah 4:1 But it came to pass, that when Sanballat heard that we builded the wall, he was wroth, and took great indignation, and mocked the Jews.
Opposition of Sanballat and others
Many a good work has been looked upon with contempt by proud and haughty scorners. Those who disagree in almost every thing, will unite in persecution. Nehemiah did not answer these fools according to their folly, but looked up to God by prayer. God’s people have often been a despised people, but he hears all the slights that are put upon them, and it is their comfort that he does so. Nehemiah had reason to think that the hearts of those sinners were desperately hardened, else he would not have prayed that their sins might never be blotted out. Good work goes on well, when people have a mind to it. The reproaches of enemies should quicken us to our duty, not drive us from it.
Verses that belong to this explanation: 1-6
1But it came to pass, that when Sanballat heard that we builded the wall, he was wroth, and took great indignation, and mocked the Jews.2And he spake before his brethren and the army of Samaria, and said, What do these feeble Jews? will they fortify themselves? will they sacrifice? will they make an end in a day? will they revive the stones out of the heaps of the rubbish which are burned?3Now Tobiah the Ammonite [was] by him, and he said, Even that which they build, if a fox go up, he shall even break down their stone wall.4Hear, O our God; for we are despised: and turn their reproach upon their own head, and give them for a prey in the land of captivity:5And cover not their iniquity, and let not their sin be blotted out from before thee: for they have provoked [thee] to anger before the builders.6So built we the wall; and all the wall was joined together unto the half thereof: for the people had a mind to work.
Author: Matthew Henry Rank: Priest AD: 1714 Source:
Title: Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on the Whole Bible Author: Matthew Henry
The triple desires’ devil was filled with anger because of the seriousness of the people in building the wall. Sanbaalat said mockingly: Could these weak Jews revive the heaps of dust and transform them to stones to build the wall?! Who would allow them to offer sacrifices? Would the king permit them to complete the building?
The devils sympathised with each other, so the second devil “Tobiah the Ammonite” spoke in the same mocking way saying: “Whatever they build, if a fox goes up on it, it will break down their stone
wall.”
This is what happens often with God’s servant, he might say to himself: I am a weak person; I do not know whether what I say to people will change them! Be warned, this is the talk of the devil.
Verses that belong to this explanation: 1-3
1But it came to pass, that when Sanballat heard that we builded the wall, he was wroth, and took great indignation, and mocked the Jews.2And he spake before his brethren and the army of Samaria, and said, What do these feeble Jews? will they fortify themselves? will they sacrifice? will they make an end in a day? will they revive the stones out of the heaps of the rubbish which are burned?3Now Tobiah the Ammonite [was] by him, and he said, Even that which they build, if a fox go up, he shall even break down their stone wall.
Author: Daoud Lamei Rank: Priest Posted on: 2022-10-03
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Nehemiah 4:2 And he spake before his brethren and the army of Samaria, and said, What do these feeble Jews? will they fortify themselves? will they sacrifice? will they make an end in a day? will they revive the stones out of the heaps of the rubbish which are burned?
Opposition of Sanballat and others
Many a good work has been looked upon with contempt by proud and haughty scorners. Those who disagree in almost every thing, will unite in persecution. Nehemiah did not answer these fools according to their folly, but looked up to God by prayer. God’s people have often been a despised people, but he hears all the slights that are put upon them, and it is their comfort that he does so. Nehemiah had reason to think that the hearts of those sinners were desperately hardened, else he would not have prayed that their sins might never be blotted out. Good work goes on well, when people have a mind to it. The reproaches of enemies should quicken us to our duty, not drive us from it.
Verses that belong to this explanation: 1-6
1But it came to pass, that when Sanballat heard that we builded the wall, he was wroth, and took great indignation, and mocked the Jews.2And he spake before his brethren and the army of Samaria, and said, What do these feeble Jews? will they fortify themselves? will they sacrifice? will they make an end in a day? will they revive the stones out of the heaps of the rubbish which are burned?3Now Tobiah the Ammonite [was] by him, and he said, Even that which they build, if a fox go up, he shall even break down their stone wall.4Hear, O our God; for we are despised: and turn their reproach upon their own head, and give them for a prey in the land of captivity:5And cover not their iniquity, and let not their sin be blotted out from before thee: for they have provoked [thee] to anger before the builders.6So built we the wall; and all the wall was joined together unto the half thereof: for the people had a mind to work.
Author: Matthew Henry Rank: Priest AD: 1714 Source:
Title: Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on the Whole Bible Author: Matthew Henry
The triple desires’ devil was filled with anger because of the seriousness of the people in building the wall. Sanbaalat said mockingly: Could these weak Jews revive the heaps of dust and transform them to stones to build the wall?! Who would allow them to offer sacrifices? Would the king permit them to complete the building?
The devils sympathised with each other, so the second devil “Tobiah the Ammonite” spoke in the same mocking way saying: “Whatever they build, if a fox goes up on it, it will break down their stone
wall.”
This is what happens often with God’s servant, he might say to himself: I am a weak person; I do not know whether what I say to people will change them! Be warned, this is the talk of the devil.
Verses that belong to this explanation: 1-3
1But it came to pass, that when Sanballat heard that we builded the wall, he was wroth, and took great indignation, and mocked the Jews.2And he spake before his brethren and the army of Samaria, and said, What do these feeble Jews? will they fortify themselves? will they sacrifice? will they make an end in a day? will they revive the stones out of the heaps of the rubbish which are burned?3Now Tobiah the Ammonite [was] by him, and he said, Even that which they build, if a fox go up, he shall even break down their stone wall.
Author: Daoud Lamei Rank: Priest Posted on: 2022-10-03
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Nehemiah 4:3 Now Tobiah the Ammonite [was] by him, and he said, Even that which they build, if a fox go up, he shall even break down their stone wall.
Opposition of Sanballat and others
Many a good work has been looked upon with contempt by proud and haughty scorners. Those who disagree in almost every thing, will unite in persecution. Nehemiah did not answer these fools according to their folly, but looked up to God by prayer. God’s people have often been a despised people, but he hears all the slights that are put upon them, and it is their comfort that he does so. Nehemiah had reason to think that the hearts of those sinners were desperately hardened, else he would not have prayed that their sins might never be blotted out. Good work goes on well, when people have a mind to it. The reproaches of enemies should quicken us to our duty, not drive us from it.
Verses that belong to this explanation: 1-6
1But it came to pass, that when Sanballat heard that we builded the wall, he was wroth, and took great indignation, and mocked the Jews.2And he spake before his brethren and the army of Samaria, and said, What do these feeble Jews? will they fortify themselves? will they sacrifice? will they make an end in a day? will they revive the stones out of the heaps of the rubbish which are burned?3Now Tobiah the Ammonite [was] by him, and he said, Even that which they build, if a fox go up, he shall even break down their stone wall.4Hear, O our God; for we are despised: and turn their reproach upon their own head, and give them for a prey in the land of captivity:5And cover not their iniquity, and let not their sin be blotted out from before thee: for they have provoked [thee] to anger before the builders.6So built we the wall; and all the wall was joined together unto the half thereof: for the people had a mind to work.
Author: Matthew Henry Rank: Priest AD: 1714 Source:
Title: Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on the Whole Bible Author: Matthew Henry
The triple desires’ devil was filled with anger because of the seriousness of the people in building the wall. Sanbaalat said mockingly: Could these weak Jews revive the heaps of dust and transform them to stones to build the wall?! Who would allow them to offer sacrifices? Would the king permit them to complete the building?
The devils sympathised with each other, so the second devil “Tobiah the Ammonite” spoke in the same mocking way saying: “Whatever they build, if a fox goes up on it, it will break down their stone
wall.”
This is what happens often with God’s servant, he might say to himself: I am a weak person; I do not know whether what I say to people will change them! Be warned, this is the talk of the devil.
Verses that belong to this explanation: 1-3
1But it came to pass, that when Sanballat heard that we builded the wall, he was wroth, and took great indignation, and mocked the Jews.2And he spake before his brethren and the army of Samaria, and said, What do these feeble Jews? will they fortify themselves? will they sacrifice? will they make an end in a day? will they revive the stones out of the heaps of the rubbish which are burned?3Now Tobiah the Ammonite [was] by him, and he said, Even that which they build, if a fox go up, he shall even break down their stone wall.
Author: Daoud Lamei Rank: Priest Posted on: 2022-10-03
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Nehemiah 4:4 Hear, O our God; for we are despised: and turn their reproach upon their own head, and give them for a prey in the land of captivity:
Opposition of Sanballat and others
Many a good work has been looked upon with contempt by proud and haughty scorners. Those who disagree in almost every thing, will unite in persecution. Nehemiah did not answer these fools according to their folly, but looked up to God by prayer. God’s people have often been a despised people, but he hears all the slights that are put upon them, and it is their comfort that he does so. Nehemiah had reason to think that the hearts of those sinners were desperately hardened, else he would not have prayed that their sins might never be blotted out. Good work goes on well, when people have a mind to it. The reproaches of enemies should quicken us to our duty, not drive us from it.
Verses that belong to this explanation: 1-6
1But it came to pass, that when Sanballat heard that we builded the wall, he was wroth, and took great indignation, and mocked the Jews.2And he spake before his brethren and the army of Samaria, and said, What do these feeble Jews? will they fortify themselves? will they sacrifice? will they make an end in a day? will they revive the stones out of the heaps of the rubbish which are burned?3Now Tobiah the Ammonite [was] by him, and he said, Even that which they build, if a fox go up, he shall even break down their stone wall.4Hear, O our God; for we are despised: and turn their reproach upon their own head, and give them for a prey in the land of captivity:5And cover not their iniquity, and let not their sin be blotted out from before thee: for they have provoked [thee] to anger before the builders.6So built we the wall; and all the wall was joined together unto the half thereof: for the people had a mind to work.
Author: Matthew Henry Rank: Priest AD: 1714 Source:
Title: Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on the Whole Bible Author: Matthew Henry
Nehemiah raised the matter immediately to God in prayer: Look O God, how these devils mock Your work and Your service. Avenge us and stop the work of the devils, disrupt their conspiracy, stop their evil’s wisdom. The matter was raised to God, so that He might answer them with his strength.
The entire wall was joined together up to half its height, for the people had a mind to work. When everyone works with one heart and with spiritual zeal, the work must be completed.
Verses that belong to this explanation: 4-6
4Hear, O our God; for we are despised: and turn their reproach upon their own head, and give them for a prey in the land of captivity:5And cover not their iniquity, and let not their sin be blotted out from before thee: for they have provoked [thee] to anger before the builders.6So built we the wall; and all the wall was joined together unto the half thereof: for the people had a mind to work.
Author: Daoud Lamei Rank: Priest Posted on: 2022-10-03
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Nehemiah 4:5 And cover not their iniquity, and let not their sin be blotted out from before thee: for they have provoked [thee] to anger before the builders.
Opposition of Sanballat and others
Many a good work has been looked upon with contempt by proud and haughty scorners. Those who disagree in almost every thing, will unite in persecution. Nehemiah did not answer these fools according to their folly, but looked up to God by prayer. God’s people have often been a despised people, but he hears all the slights that are put upon them, and it is their comfort that he does so. Nehemiah had reason to think that the hearts of those sinners were desperately hardened, else he would not have prayed that their sins might never be blotted out. Good work goes on well, when people have a mind to it. The reproaches of enemies should quicken us to our duty, not drive us from it.
Verses that belong to this explanation: 1-6
1But it came to pass, that when Sanballat heard that we builded the wall, he was wroth, and took great indignation, and mocked the Jews.2And he spake before his brethren and the army of Samaria, and said, What do these feeble Jews? will they fortify themselves? will they sacrifice? will they make an end in a day? will they revive the stones out of the heaps of the rubbish which are burned?3Now Tobiah the Ammonite [was] by him, and he said, Even that which they build, if a fox go up, he shall even break down their stone wall.4Hear, O our God; for we are despised: and turn their reproach upon their own head, and give them for a prey in the land of captivity:5And cover not their iniquity, and let not their sin be blotted out from before thee: for they have provoked [thee] to anger before the builders.6So built we the wall; and all the wall was joined together unto the half thereof: for the people had a mind to work.
Author: Matthew Henry Rank: Priest AD: 1714 Source:
Title: Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on the Whole Bible Author: Matthew Henry
Nehemiah raised the matter immediately to God in prayer: Look O God, how these devils mock Your work and Your service. Avenge us and stop the work of the devils, disrupt their conspiracy, stop their evil’s wisdom. The matter was raised to God, so that He might answer them with his strength.
The entire wall was joined together up to half its height, for the people had a mind to work. When everyone works with one heart and with spiritual zeal, the work must be completed.
Verses that belong to this explanation: 4-6
4Hear, O our God; for we are despised: and turn their reproach upon their own head, and give them for a prey in the land of captivity:5And cover not their iniquity, and let not their sin be blotted out from before thee: for they have provoked [thee] to anger before the builders.6So built we the wall; and all the wall was joined together unto the half thereof: for the people had a mind to work.
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Nehemiah 4:6 So built we the wall; and all the wall was joined together unto the half thereof: for the people had a mind to work.
Opposition of Sanballat and others
Many a good work has been looked upon with contempt by proud and haughty scorners. Those who disagree in almost every thing, will unite in persecution. Nehemiah did not answer these fools according to their folly, but looked up to God by prayer. God’s people have often been a despised people, but he hears all the slights that are put upon them, and it is their comfort that he does so. Nehemiah had reason to think that the hearts of those sinners were desperately hardened, else he would not have prayed that their sins might never be blotted out. Good work goes on well, when people have a mind to it. The reproaches of enemies should quicken us to our duty, not drive us from it.
Verses that belong to this explanation: 1-6
1But it came to pass, that when Sanballat heard that we builded the wall, he was wroth, and took great indignation, and mocked the Jews.2And he spake before his brethren and the army of Samaria, and said, What do these feeble Jews? will they fortify themselves? will they sacrifice? will they make an end in a day? will they revive the stones out of the heaps of the rubbish which are burned?3Now Tobiah the Ammonite [was] by him, and he said, Even that which they build, if a fox go up, he shall even break down their stone wall.4Hear, O our God; for we are despised: and turn their reproach upon their own head, and give them for a prey in the land of captivity:5And cover not their iniquity, and let not their sin be blotted out from before thee: for they have provoked [thee] to anger before the builders.6So built we the wall; and all the wall was joined together unto the half thereof: for the people had a mind to work.
Author: Matthew Henry Rank: Priest AD: 1714 Source:
Title: Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on the Whole Bible Author: Matthew Henry
Nehemiah raised the matter immediately to God in prayer: Look O God, how these devils mock Your work and Your service. Avenge us and stop the work of the devils, disrupt their conspiracy, stop their evil’s wisdom. The matter was raised to God, so that He might answer them with his strength.
The entire wall was joined together up to half its height, for the people had a mind to work. When everyone works with one heart and with spiritual zeal, the work must be completed.
Verses that belong to this explanation: 4-6
4Hear, O our God; for we are despised: and turn their reproach upon their own head, and give them for a prey in the land of captivity:5And cover not their iniquity, and let not their sin be blotted out from before thee: for they have provoked [thee] to anger before the builders.6So built we the wall; and all the wall was joined together unto the half thereof: for the people had a mind to work.
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Nehemiah 4:7 But it came to pass, [that] when Sanballat, and Tobiah, and the Arabians, and the Ammonites, and the Ashdodites, heard that the walls of Jerusalem were made up, [and] that the breaches began to be stopped, then they were very wroth,
The designs of the adversaries
The hindering good work is what bad men aim at, and promise themselves success in; but good work is God’s work, and it shall prosper. God has many ways of bringing to light, and so of bringing to naught, the devices and designs of his church’s enemies. If our enemies cannot frighten us from duty, or deceive us into sin, they cannot hurt us. Nehemiah put himself and his cause under the Divine protection. It was the way of this good man, and should be our way. All his cares, all his griefs, all his fears, he spread before God. Before he used any means, he made his prayer to God. Having prayed, he set a watch against the enemy. If we think to secure ourselves by prayer, without watchfulness, we are slothful, and tempt God; if by watchfulness, without prayer, we are proud, and slight God: either way, we forfeit his protection. God’s care of our safety, should engage and encourage us to go on with vigor in our duty. As soon as a danger is over, let us return to our work, and trust God another time.
Verses that belong to this explanation: 7-15
7But it came to pass, [that] when Sanballat, and Tobiah, and the Arabians, and the Ammonites, and the Ashdodites, heard that the walls of Jerusalem were made up, [and] that the breaches began to be stopped, then they were very wroth,8And conspired all of them together to come [and] to fight against Jerusalem, and to hinder it.9Nevertheless we made our prayer unto our God, and set a watch against them day and night, because of them.10And Judah said, The strength of the bearers of burdens is decayed, and [there is] much rubbish; so that we are not able to build the wall.11And our adversaries said, They shall not know, neither see, till we come in the midst among them, and slay them, and cause the work to cease.12And it came to pass, that when the Jews which dwelt by them came, they said unto us ten times, From all places whence ye shall return unto us [they will be upon you].13Therefore set I in the lower places behind the wall, [and] on the higher places, I even set the people after their families with their swords, their spears, and their bows.14And I looked, and rose up, and said unto the nobles, and to the rulers, and to the rest of the people, Be not ye afraid of them: remember the Lord, [which is] great and terrible, and fight for your brethren, your sons, and your daughters, your wives, and your houses.15And it came to pass, when our enemies heard that it was known unto us, and God had brought their counsel to nought, that we returned all of us to the wall, every one unto his work.
Author: Matthew Henry Rank: Priest AD: 1714 Source:
Title: Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on the Whole Bible Author: Matthew Henry
Those hostile devils conspired to make war on Jerusalem and break the wall.
We pray at the end of psalm 50: “Build the walls of Jerusalem, then You shall be pleased with the sacrifices of righteousness, with burnt offering and whole burnt offering.” The spiritual meaning of this verse is to build a wall around yourself, your family and your people, a wall that separates you from the world, so you do not let sin go in and out of your house. Also make a wall around your senses and thoughts, a wall without openings.
The person, who strives and makes a spiritual wall around himself and his family, when he prays, offers a sacrifice of love which God will accept.
When serving the poor and simple:
• Try to build a spiritual wall around them.
• Teach them that our Lord Jesus Christ, Glory be to Him, is our God and not an ordinary person.
• Teach them “Our Father who art in heaven…”
• Direct them to the Church for confession and communion…
Spiritual upbringing, spiritual knowledge and faith, are walls protecting man from worldly wars.
Verses that belong to this explanation: 7-8
7But it came to pass, [that] when Sanballat, and Tobiah, and the Arabians, and the Ammonites, and the Ashdodites, heard that the walls of Jerusalem were made up, [and] that the breaches began to be stopped, then they were very wroth,8And conspired all of them together to come [and] to fight against Jerusalem, and to hinder it.
Author: Daoud Lamei Rank: Priest Posted on: 2022-10-03
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Nehemiah 4:8 And conspired all of them together to come [and] to fight against Jerusalem, and to hinder it.
The designs of the adversaries
The hindering good work is what bad men aim at, and promise themselves success in; but good work is God’s work, and it shall prosper. God has many ways of bringing to light, and so of bringing to naught, the devices and designs of his church’s enemies. If our enemies cannot frighten us from duty, or deceive us into sin, they cannot hurt us. Nehemiah put himself and his cause under the Divine protection. It was the way of this good man, and should be our way. All his cares, all his griefs, all his fears, he spread before God. Before he used any means, he made his prayer to God. Having prayed, he set a watch against the enemy. If we think to secure ourselves by prayer, without watchfulness, we are slothful, and tempt God; if by watchfulness, without prayer, we are proud, and slight God: either way, we forfeit his protection. God’s care of our safety, should engage and encourage us to go on with vigor in our duty. As soon as a danger is over, let us return to our work, and trust God another time.
Verses that belong to this explanation: 7-15
7But it came to pass, [that] when Sanballat, and Tobiah, and the Arabians, and the Ammonites, and the Ashdodites, heard that the walls of Jerusalem were made up, [and] that the breaches began to be stopped, then they were very wroth,8And conspired all of them together to come [and] to fight against Jerusalem, and to hinder it.9Nevertheless we made our prayer unto our God, and set a watch against them day and night, because of them.10And Judah said, The strength of the bearers of burdens is decayed, and [there is] much rubbish; so that we are not able to build the wall.11And our adversaries said, They shall not know, neither see, till we come in the midst among them, and slay them, and cause the work to cease.12And it came to pass, that when the Jews which dwelt by them came, they said unto us ten times, From all places whence ye shall return unto us [they will be upon you].13Therefore set I in the lower places behind the wall, [and] on the higher places, I even set the people after their families with their swords, their spears, and their bows.14And I looked, and rose up, and said unto the nobles, and to the rulers, and to the rest of the people, Be not ye afraid of them: remember the Lord, [which is] great and terrible, and fight for your brethren, your sons, and your daughters, your wives, and your houses.15And it came to pass, when our enemies heard that it was known unto us, and God had brought their counsel to nought, that we returned all of us to the wall, every one unto his work.
Author: Matthew Henry Rank: Priest AD: 1714 Source:
Title: Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on the Whole Bible Author: Matthew Henry
Those hostile devils conspired to make war on Jerusalem and break the wall.
We pray at the end of psalm 50: “Build the walls of Jerusalem, then You shall be pleased with the sacrifices of righteousness, with burnt offering and whole burnt offering.” The spiritual meaning of this verse is to build a wall around yourself, your family and your people, a wall that separates you from the world, so you do not let sin go in and out of your house. Also make a wall around your senses and thoughts, a wall without openings.
The person, who strives and makes a spiritual wall around himself and his family, when he prays, offers a sacrifice of love which God will accept.
When serving the poor and simple:
• Try to build a spiritual wall around them.
• Teach them that our Lord Jesus Christ, Glory be to Him, is our God and not an ordinary person.
• Teach them “Our Father who art in heaven…”
• Direct them to the Church for confession and communion…
Spiritual upbringing, spiritual knowledge and faith, are walls protecting man from worldly wars.
Verses that belong to this explanation: 7-8
7But it came to pass, [that] when Sanballat, and Tobiah, and the Arabians, and the Ammonites, and the Ashdodites, heard that the walls of Jerusalem were made up, [and] that the breaches began to be stopped, then they were very wroth,8And conspired all of them together to come [and] to fight against Jerusalem, and to hinder it.
Author: Daoud Lamei Rank: Priest Posted on: 2022-10-03
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Nehemiah 4:9 Nevertheless we made our prayer unto our God, and set a watch against them day and night, because of them.
The designs of the adversaries
The hindering good work is what bad men aim at, and promise themselves success in; but good work is God’s work, and it shall prosper. God has many ways of bringing to light, and so of bringing to naught, the devices and designs of his church’s enemies. If our enemies cannot frighten us from duty, or deceive us into sin, they cannot hurt us. Nehemiah put himself and his cause under the Divine protection. It was the way of this good man, and should be our way. All his cares, all his griefs, all his fears, he spread before God. Before he used any means, he made his prayer to God. Having prayed, he set a watch against the enemy. If we think to secure ourselves by prayer, without watchfulness, we are slothful, and tempt God; if by watchfulness, without prayer, we are proud, and slight God: either way, we forfeit his protection. God’s care of our safety, should engage and encourage us to go on with vigor in our duty. As soon as a danger is over, let us return to our work, and trust God another time.
Verses that belong to this explanation: 7-15
7But it came to pass, [that] when Sanballat, and Tobiah, and the Arabians, and the Ammonites, and the Ashdodites, heard that the walls of Jerusalem were made up, [and] that the breaches began to be stopped, then they were very wroth,8And conspired all of them together to come [and] to fight against Jerusalem, and to hinder it.9Nevertheless we made our prayer unto our God, and set a watch against them day and night, because of them.10And Judah said, The strength of the bearers of burdens is decayed, and [there is] much rubbish; so that we are not able to build the wall.11And our adversaries said, They shall not know, neither see, till we come in the midst among them, and slay them, and cause the work to cease.12And it came to pass, that when the Jews which dwelt by them came, they said unto us ten times, From all places whence ye shall return unto us [they will be upon you].13Therefore set I in the lower places behind the wall, [and] on the higher places, I even set the people after their families with their swords, their spears, and their bows.14And I looked, and rose up, and said unto the nobles, and to the rulers, and to the rest of the people, Be not ye afraid of them: remember the Lord, [which is] great and terrible, and fight for your brethren, your sons, and your daughters, your wives, and your houses.15And it came to pass, when our enemies heard that it was known unto us, and God had brought their counsel to nought, that we returned all of us to the wall, every one unto his work.
Author: Matthew Henry Rank: Priest AD: 1714 Source:
Title: Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on the Whole Bible Author: Matthew Henry
Every time the devil fights you, your only solution is to pray and raise the matter to God. The war this time came from two sides: war of despair from inside, from the midst of Judah, which is more difficult. “The strength of the laborers is failing and there is so much rubbish that we are not able to build the wall.” This is the same as a servant saying that all we do is wrong and unnecessary as people do not change. Another voice says: “If I myself sin, how can I encourage people to come to God?”
The adversaries say “They will neither know nor see anything, till we come into their midst and kill them and cause the work to cease.” Our enemy is the devil and those who move him, the conspiracy of the evil ones and the rising up of the enemies, hidden and manifest. They want to divide us and tear away the love and peace from the Church.
Some of the weak Jews mingled with the servants and tried to shake their confidence and make them doubt their work and their success “They told us ten times, from whatever place you turn, they will be upon us”. Thus they magnified the size of the devil to convince the servants that they were the losers.
Verses that belong to this explanation: 9-12
9Nevertheless we made our prayer unto our God, and set a watch against them day and night, because of them.10And Judah said, The strength of the bearers of burdens is decayed, and [there is] much rubbish; so that we are not able to build the wall.11And our adversaries said, They shall not know, neither see, till we come in the midst among them, and slay them, and cause the work to cease.12And it came to pass, that when the Jews which dwelt by them came, they said unto us ten times, From all places whence ye shall return unto us [they will be upon you].
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Nehemiah 4:10 And Judah said, The strength of the bearers of burdens is decayed, and [there is] much rubbish; so that we are not able to build the wall.
The designs of the adversaries
The hindering good work is what bad men aim at, and promise themselves success in; but good work is God’s work, and it shall prosper. God has many ways of bringing to light, and so of bringing to naught, the devices and designs of his church’s enemies. If our enemies cannot frighten us from duty, or deceive us into sin, they cannot hurt us. Nehemiah put himself and his cause under the Divine protection. It was the way of this good man, and should be our way. All his cares, all his griefs, all his fears, he spread before God. Before he used any means, he made his prayer to God. Having prayed, he set a watch against the enemy. If we think to secure ourselves by prayer, without watchfulness, we are slothful, and tempt God; if by watchfulness, without prayer, we are proud, and slight God: either way, we forfeit his protection. God’s care of our safety, should engage and encourage us to go on with vigor in our duty. As soon as a danger is over, let us return to our work, and trust God another time.
Verses that belong to this explanation: 7-15
7But it came to pass, [that] when Sanballat, and Tobiah, and the Arabians, and the Ammonites, and the Ashdodites, heard that the walls of Jerusalem were made up, [and] that the breaches began to be stopped, then they were very wroth,8And conspired all of them together to come [and] to fight against Jerusalem, and to hinder it.9Nevertheless we made our prayer unto our God, and set a watch against them day and night, because of them.10And Judah said, The strength of the bearers of burdens is decayed, and [there is] much rubbish; so that we are not able to build the wall.11And our adversaries said, They shall not know, neither see, till we come in the midst among them, and slay them, and cause the work to cease.12And it came to pass, that when the Jews which dwelt by them came, they said unto us ten times, From all places whence ye shall return unto us [they will be upon you].13Therefore set I in the lower places behind the wall, [and] on the higher places, I even set the people after their families with their swords, their spears, and their bows.14And I looked, and rose up, and said unto the nobles, and to the rulers, and to the rest of the people, Be not ye afraid of them: remember the Lord, [which is] great and terrible, and fight for your brethren, your sons, and your daughters, your wives, and your houses.15And it came to pass, when our enemies heard that it was known unto us, and God had brought their counsel to nought, that we returned all of us to the wall, every one unto his work.
Author: Matthew Henry Rank: Priest AD: 1714 Source:
Title: Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on the Whole Bible Author: Matthew Henry
Every time the devil fights you, your only solution is to pray and raise the matter to God. The war this time came from two sides: war of despair from inside, from the midst of Judah, which is more difficult. “The strength of the laborers is failing and there is so much rubbish that we are not able to build the wall.” This is the same as a servant saying that all we do is wrong and unnecessary as people do not change. Another voice says: “If I myself sin, how can I encourage people to come to God?”
The adversaries say “They will neither know nor see anything, till we come into their midst and kill them and cause the work to cease.” Our enemy is the devil and those who move him, the conspiracy of the evil ones and the rising up of the enemies, hidden and manifest. They want to divide us and tear away the love and peace from the Church.
Some of the weak Jews mingled with the servants and tried to shake their confidence and make them doubt their work and their success “They told us ten times, from whatever place you turn, they will be upon us”. Thus they magnified the size of the devil to convince the servants that they were the losers.
Verses that belong to this explanation: 9-12
9Nevertheless we made our prayer unto our God, and set a watch against them day and night, because of them.10And Judah said, The strength of the bearers of burdens is decayed, and [there is] much rubbish; so that we are not able to build the wall.11And our adversaries said, They shall not know, neither see, till we come in the midst among them, and slay them, and cause the work to cease.12And it came to pass, that when the Jews which dwelt by them came, they said unto us ten times, From all places whence ye shall return unto us [they will be upon you].
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Nehemiah 4:11 And our adversaries said, They shall not know, neither see, till we come in the midst among them, and slay them, and cause the work to cease.
The designs of the adversaries
The hindering good work is what bad men aim at, and promise themselves success in; but good work is God’s work, and it shall prosper. God has many ways of bringing to light, and so of bringing to naught, the devices and designs of his church’s enemies. If our enemies cannot frighten us from duty, or deceive us into sin, they cannot hurt us. Nehemiah put himself and his cause under the Divine protection. It was the way of this good man, and should be our way. All his cares, all his griefs, all his fears, he spread before God. Before he used any means, he made his prayer to God. Having prayed, he set a watch against the enemy. If we think to secure ourselves by prayer, without watchfulness, we are slothful, and tempt God; if by watchfulness, without prayer, we are proud, and slight God: either way, we forfeit his protection. God’s care of our safety, should engage and encourage us to go on with vigor in our duty. As soon as a danger is over, let us return to our work, and trust God another time.
Verses that belong to this explanation: 7-15
7But it came to pass, [that] when Sanballat, and Tobiah, and the Arabians, and the Ammonites, and the Ashdodites, heard that the walls of Jerusalem were made up, [and] that the breaches began to be stopped, then they were very wroth,8And conspired all of them together to come [and] to fight against Jerusalem, and to hinder it.9Nevertheless we made our prayer unto our God, and set a watch against them day and night, because of them.10And Judah said, The strength of the bearers of burdens is decayed, and [there is] much rubbish; so that we are not able to build the wall.11And our adversaries said, They shall not know, neither see, till we come in the midst among them, and slay them, and cause the work to cease.12And it came to pass, that when the Jews which dwelt by them came, they said unto us ten times, From all places whence ye shall return unto us [they will be upon you].13Therefore set I in the lower places behind the wall, [and] on the higher places, I even set the people after their families with their swords, their spears, and their bows.14And I looked, and rose up, and said unto the nobles, and to the rulers, and to the rest of the people, Be not ye afraid of them: remember the Lord, [which is] great and terrible, and fight for your brethren, your sons, and your daughters, your wives, and your houses.15And it came to pass, when our enemies heard that it was known unto us, and God had brought their counsel to nought, that we returned all of us to the wall, every one unto his work.
Author: Matthew Henry Rank: Priest AD: 1714 Source:
Title: Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on the Whole Bible Author: Matthew Henry
Every time the devil fights you, your only solution is to pray and raise the matter to God. The war this time came from two sides: war of despair from inside, from the midst of Judah, which is more difficult. “The strength of the laborers is failing and there is so much rubbish that we are not able to build the wall.” This is the same as a servant saying that all we do is wrong and unnecessary as people do not change. Another voice says: “If I myself sin, how can I encourage people to come to God?”
The adversaries say “They will neither know nor see anything, till we come into their midst and kill them and cause the work to cease.” Our enemy is the devil and those who move him, the conspiracy of the evil ones and the rising up of the enemies, hidden and manifest. They want to divide us and tear away the love and peace from the Church.
Some of the weak Jews mingled with the servants and tried to shake their confidence and make them doubt their work and their success “They told us ten times, from whatever place you turn, they will be upon us”. Thus they magnified the size of the devil to convince the servants that they were the losers.
Verses that belong to this explanation: 9-12
9Nevertheless we made our prayer unto our God, and set a watch against them day and night, because of them.10And Judah said, The strength of the bearers of burdens is decayed, and [there is] much rubbish; so that we are not able to build the wall.11And our adversaries said, They shall not know, neither see, till we come in the midst among them, and slay them, and cause the work to cease.12And it came to pass, that when the Jews which dwelt by them came, they said unto us ten times, From all places whence ye shall return unto us [they will be upon you].
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Nehemiah 4:12 And it came to pass, that when the Jews which dwelt by them came, they said unto us ten times, From all places whence ye shall return unto us [they will be upon you].
The designs of the adversaries
The hindering good work is what bad men aim at, and promise themselves success in; but good work is God’s work, and it shall prosper. God has many ways of bringing to light, and so of bringing to naught, the devices and designs of his church’s enemies. If our enemies cannot frighten us from duty, or deceive us into sin, they cannot hurt us. Nehemiah put himself and his cause under the Divine protection. It was the way of this good man, and should be our way. All his cares, all his griefs, all his fears, he spread before God. Before he used any means, he made his prayer to God. Having prayed, he set a watch against the enemy. If we think to secure ourselves by prayer, without watchfulness, we are slothful, and tempt God; if by watchfulness, without prayer, we are proud, and slight God: either way, we forfeit his protection. God’s care of our safety, should engage and encourage us to go on with vigor in our duty. As soon as a danger is over, let us return to our work, and trust God another time.
Verses that belong to this explanation: 7-15
7But it came to pass, [that] when Sanballat, and Tobiah, and the Arabians, and the Ammonites, and the Ashdodites, heard that the walls of Jerusalem were made up, [and] that the breaches began to be stopped, then they were very wroth,8And conspired all of them together to come [and] to fight against Jerusalem, and to hinder it.9Nevertheless we made our prayer unto our God, and set a watch against them day and night, because of them.10And Judah said, The strength of the bearers of burdens is decayed, and [there is] much rubbish; so that we are not able to build the wall.11And our adversaries said, They shall not know, neither see, till we come in the midst among them, and slay them, and cause the work to cease.12And it came to pass, that when the Jews which dwelt by them came, they said unto us ten times, From all places whence ye shall return unto us [they will be upon you].13Therefore set I in the lower places behind the wall, [and] on the higher places, I even set the people after their families with their swords, their spears, and their bows.14And I looked, and rose up, and said unto the nobles, and to the rulers, and to the rest of the people, Be not ye afraid of them: remember the Lord, [which is] great and terrible, and fight for your brethren, your sons, and your daughters, your wives, and your houses.15And it came to pass, when our enemies heard that it was known unto us, and God had brought their counsel to nought, that we returned all of us to the wall, every one unto his work.
Author: Matthew Henry Rank: Priest AD: 1714 Source:
Title: Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on the Whole Bible Author: Matthew Henry
Every time the devil fights you, your only solution is to pray and raise the matter to God. The war this time came from two sides: war of despair from inside, from the midst of Judah, which is more difficult. “The strength of the laborers is failing and there is so much rubbish that we are not able to build the wall.” This is the same as a servant saying that all we do is wrong and unnecessary as people do not change. Another voice says: “If I myself sin, how can I encourage people to come to God?”
The adversaries say “They will neither know nor see anything, till we come into their midst and kill them and cause the work to cease.” Our enemy is the devil and those who move him, the conspiracy of the evil ones and the rising up of the enemies, hidden and manifest. They want to divide us and tear away the love and peace from the Church.
Some of the weak Jews mingled with the servants and tried to shake their confidence and make them doubt their work and their success “They told us ten times, from whatever place you turn, they will be upon us”. Thus they magnified the size of the devil to convince the servants that they were the losers.
Verses that belong to this explanation: 9-12
9Nevertheless we made our prayer unto our God, and set a watch against them day and night, because of them.10And Judah said, The strength of the bearers of burdens is decayed, and [there is] much rubbish; so that we are not able to build the wall.11And our adversaries said, They shall not know, neither see, till we come in the midst among them, and slay them, and cause the work to cease.12And it came to pass, that when the Jews which dwelt by them came, they said unto us ten times, From all places whence ye shall return unto us [they will be upon you].
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Nehemiah 4:13 Therefore set I in the lower places behind the wall, [and] on the higher places, I even set the people after their families with their swords, their spears, and their bows.
The designs of the adversaries
The hindering good work is what bad men aim at, and promise themselves success in; but good work is God’s work, and it shall prosper. God has many ways of bringing to light, and so of bringing to naught, the devices and designs of his church’s enemies. If our enemies cannot frighten us from duty, or deceive us into sin, they cannot hurt us. Nehemiah put himself and his cause under the Divine protection. It was the way of this good man, and should be our way. All his cares, all his griefs, all his fears, he spread before God. Before he used any means, he made his prayer to God. Having prayed, he set a watch against the enemy. If we think to secure ourselves by prayer, without watchfulness, we are slothful, and tempt God; if by watchfulness, without prayer, we are proud, and slight God: either way, we forfeit his protection. God’s care of our safety, should engage and encourage us to go on with vigor in our duty. As soon as a danger is over, let us return to our work, and trust God another time.
Verses that belong to this explanation: 7-15
7But it came to pass, [that] when Sanballat, and Tobiah, and the Arabians, and the Ammonites, and the Ashdodites, heard that the walls of Jerusalem were made up, [and] that the breaches began to be stopped, then they were very wroth,8And conspired all of them together to come [and] to fight against Jerusalem, and to hinder it.9Nevertheless we made our prayer unto our God, and set a watch against them day and night, because of them.10And Judah said, The strength of the bearers of burdens is decayed, and [there is] much rubbish; so that we are not able to build the wall.11And our adversaries said, They shall not know, neither see, till we come in the midst among them, and slay them, and cause the work to cease.12And it came to pass, that when the Jews which dwelt by them came, they said unto us ten times, From all places whence ye shall return unto us [they will be upon you].13Therefore set I in the lower places behind the wall, [and] on the higher places, I even set the people after their families with their swords, their spears, and their bows.14And I looked, and rose up, and said unto the nobles, and to the rulers, and to the rest of the people, Be not ye afraid of them: remember the Lord, [which is] great and terrible, and fight for your brethren, your sons, and your daughters, your wives, and your houses.15And it came to pass, when our enemies heard that it was known unto us, and God had brought their counsel to nought, that we returned all of us to the wall, every one unto his work.
Author: Matthew Henry Rank: Priest AD: 1714 Source:
Title: Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on the Whole Bible Author: Matthew Henry
The people were frightened of their strong enemies. Nehemiah, being a man of prayer, was the only one not affected. He told them to stand with their swords, spears and bows around the wall. He continued encouraging them and reminded them of the presence of the great God with them always, so they should fight for their families and do not leave them in the hands of their enemies.
Looking at the strength of evil makes us frightened and weak, but looking at “The greatness of God” makes us feel strong and safe. When St. Peter looked at Christ, Glory be to Him, he walked on the high waves, but when he looked at the sea, he was afraid and nearly sank.
Verses that belong to this explanation: 13-14
13Therefore set I in the lower places behind the wall, [and] on the higher places, I even set the people after their families with their swords, their spears, and their bows.14And I looked, and rose up, and said unto the nobles, and to the rulers, and to the rest of the people, Be not ye afraid of them: remember the Lord, [which is] great and terrible, and fight for your brethren, your sons, and your daughters, your wives, and your houses.
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Nehemiah 4:14 And I looked, and rose up, and said unto the nobles, and to the rulers, and to the rest of the people, Be not ye afraid of them: remember the Lord, [which is] great and terrible, and fight for your brethren, your sons, and your daughters, your wives, and your houses.
The designs of the adversaries
The hindering good work is what bad men aim at, and promise themselves success in; but good work is God’s work, and it shall prosper. God has many ways of bringing to light, and so of bringing to naught, the devices and designs of his church’s enemies. If our enemies cannot frighten us from duty, or deceive us into sin, they cannot hurt us. Nehemiah put himself and his cause under the Divine protection. It was the way of this good man, and should be our way. All his cares, all his griefs, all his fears, he spread before God. Before he used any means, he made his prayer to God. Having prayed, he set a watch against the enemy. If we think to secure ourselves by prayer, without watchfulness, we are slothful, and tempt God; if by watchfulness, without prayer, we are proud, and slight God: either way, we forfeit his protection. God’s care of our safety, should engage and encourage us to go on with vigor in our duty. As soon as a danger is over, let us return to our work, and trust God another time.
Verses that belong to this explanation: 7-15
7But it came to pass, [that] when Sanballat, and Tobiah, and the Arabians, and the Ammonites, and the Ashdodites, heard that the walls of Jerusalem were made up, [and] that the breaches began to be stopped, then they were very wroth,8And conspired all of them together to come [and] to fight against Jerusalem, and to hinder it.9Nevertheless we made our prayer unto our God, and set a watch against them day and night, because of them.10And Judah said, The strength of the bearers of burdens is decayed, and [there is] much rubbish; so that we are not able to build the wall.11And our adversaries said, They shall not know, neither see, till we come in the midst among them, and slay them, and cause the work to cease.12And it came to pass, that when the Jews which dwelt by them came, they said unto us ten times, From all places whence ye shall return unto us [they will be upon you].13Therefore set I in the lower places behind the wall, [and] on the higher places, I even set the people after their families with their swords, their spears, and their bows.14And I looked, and rose up, and said unto the nobles, and to the rulers, and to the rest of the people, Be not ye afraid of them: remember the Lord, [which is] great and terrible, and fight for your brethren, your sons, and your daughters, your wives, and your houses.15And it came to pass, when our enemies heard that it was known unto us, and God had brought their counsel to nought, that we returned all of us to the wall, every one unto his work.
Author: Matthew Henry Rank: Priest AD: 1714 Source:
Title: Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on the Whole Bible Author: Matthew Henry
The people were frightened of their strong enemies. Nehemiah, being a man of prayer, was the only one not affected. He told them to stand with their swords, spears and bows around the wall. He continued encouraging them and reminded them of the presence of the great God with them always, so they should fight for their families and do not leave them in the hands of their enemies.
Looking at the strength of evil makes us frightened and weak, but looking at “The greatness of God” makes us feel strong and safe. When St. Peter looked at Christ, Glory be to Him, he walked on the high waves, but when he looked at the sea, he was afraid and nearly sank.
Verses that belong to this explanation: 13-14
13Therefore set I in the lower places behind the wall, [and] on the higher places, I even set the people after their families with their swords, their spears, and their bows.14And I looked, and rose up, and said unto the nobles, and to the rulers, and to the rest of the people, Be not ye afraid of them: remember the Lord, [which is] great and terrible, and fight for your brethren, your sons, and your daughters, your wives, and your houses.
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Nehemiah 4:15 And it came to pass, when our enemies heard that it was known unto us, and God had brought their counsel to nought, that we returned all of us to the wall, every one unto his work.
The designs of the adversaries
The hindering good work is what bad men aim at, and promise themselves success in; but good work is God’s work, and it shall prosper. God has many ways of bringing to light, and so of bringing to naught, the devices and designs of his church’s enemies. If our enemies cannot frighten us from duty, or deceive us into sin, they cannot hurt us. Nehemiah put himself and his cause under the Divine protection. It was the way of this good man, and should be our way. All his cares, all his griefs, all his fears, he spread before God. Before he used any means, he made his prayer to God. Having prayed, he set a watch against the enemy. If we think to secure ourselves by prayer, without watchfulness, we are slothful, and tempt God; if by watchfulness, without prayer, we are proud, and slight God: either way, we forfeit his protection. God’s care of our safety, should engage and encourage us to go on with vigor in our duty. As soon as a danger is over, let us return to our work, and trust God another time.
Verses that belong to this explanation: 7-15
7But it came to pass, [that] when Sanballat, and Tobiah, and the Arabians, and the Ammonites, and the Ashdodites, heard that the walls of Jerusalem were made up, [and] that the breaches began to be stopped, then they were very wroth,8And conspired all of them together to come [and] to fight against Jerusalem, and to hinder it.9Nevertheless we made our prayer unto our God, and set a watch against them day and night, because of them.10And Judah said, The strength of the bearers of burdens is decayed, and [there is] much rubbish; so that we are not able to build the wall.11And our adversaries said, They shall not know, neither see, till we come in the midst among them, and slay them, and cause the work to cease.12And it came to pass, that when the Jews which dwelt by them came, they said unto us ten times, From all places whence ye shall return unto us [they will be upon you].13Therefore set I in the lower places behind the wall, [and] on the higher places, I even set the people after their families with their swords, their spears, and their bows.14And I looked, and rose up, and said unto the nobles, and to the rulers, and to the rest of the people, Be not ye afraid of them: remember the Lord, [which is] great and terrible, and fight for your brethren, your sons, and your daughters, your wives, and your houses.15And it came to pass, when our enemies heard that it was known unto us, and God had brought their counsel to nought, that we returned all of us to the wall, every one unto his work.
Author: Matthew Henry Rank: Priest AD: 1714 Source:
Title: Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on the Whole Bible Author: Matthew Henry
God started His work with them and brought the devil’s plot to nothing. The devil is a coward, if he finds you close to God: praying, reading psalms, fasting, confessing and having communion, he escapes.
The war ended before it started because of Nehemiah’s standing firm, praying and encouraging his people. So everyone was prepared for building and guarding the wall.
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Nehemiah 4:16 And it came to pass from that time forth, [that] the half of my servants wrought in the work, and the other half of them held both the spears, the shields, and the bows, and the habergeons; and the rulers [were] behind all the house of Judah.
Nehemiah’s precautions
We must watch always against spiritual enemies, and not expect that our warfare will be over till our work is ended. The word of God is the sword of the Spirit, which we ought to have always at hand, and never to have to seek for it, either in our labors, or in our conflicts, as Christians. Every true Christian is both a laborer and a soldier, working with one hand, and fighting with the other. Good work is likely to go on with success, when those who labor in it, make a business of it. And Satan fears to assault the watchful Christian; or, if attacked, the Lord fights for him. Thus must we wait to the close of life, never putting off our armor till our work and warfare are ended; then we shall be welcomed to the rest and joy of our Lord.
Verses that belong to this explanation: 16-23
16And it came to pass from that time forth, [that] the half of my servants wrought in the work, and the other half of them held both the spears, the shields, and the bows, and the habergeons; and the rulers [were] behind all the house of Judah.17They which builded on the wall, and they that bare burdens, with those that laded, [every one] with one of his hands wrought in the work, and with the other [hand] held a weapon.18For the builders, every one had his sword girded by his side, and [so] builded. And he that sounded the trumpet [was] by me.19And I said unto the nobles, and to the rulers, and to the rest of the people, The work [is] great and large, and we are separated upon the wall, one far from another.20In what place [therefore] ye hear the sound of the trumpet, resort ye thither unto us: our God shall fight for us.21So we laboured in the work: and half of them held the spears from the rising of the morning till the stars appeared.22Likewise at the same time said I unto the people, Let every one with his servant lodge within Jerusalem, that in the night they may be a guard to us, and labour on the day.23So neither I, nor my brethren, nor my servants, nor the men of the guard which followed me, none of us put off our clothes, [saving that] every one put them off for washing.
Author: Matthew Henry Rank: Priest AD: 1714 Source:
Title: Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on the Whole Bible Author: Matthew Henry
By God’s guidance, Nehemiah has put a new plan for building the wall and guarding it at the same time. Thus every servant should build good thoughts and fight every bad thought.
Someone might need to be taught praying, starting by making the sign of the Cross, the Lord’s Prayer “Our Father who art in heaven”, and to be guided to the spiritual way: confession and Communion. Another person might need to guard what he has. So he should be reminded of the psalms that protects and sends the devil away. Spiritual reading, spiritual righteousness and virtues guard the person against sin.
“Every one of the builders had his sword girded at his side as he built. And the one who sounded the trumpet was beside me.” The sword and the trumpet are symbols of the word of God.
The trumpet: is a symbol of teaching the word of God which guides the people to the spiritual way, and encourages their continuous repentance, strife and faith.
The sword: is a symbol of everyone’s relationship with the word of God, this special relationship which makes the word of God “living and powerful, and sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing even to the division of soul and spirit, and of joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart” [Heb 4:12]
For this reason, the musician shouted: “Gird Your sword upon Your thigh, o Mighty One, with Your glory and Your majesty.” [Ps 45:3]
Verses that belong to this explanation: 16-18
16And it came to pass from that time forth, [that] the half of my servants wrought in the work, and the other half of them held both the spears, the shields, and the bows, and the habergeons; and the rulers [were] behind all the house of Judah.17They which builded on the wall, and they that bare burdens, with those that laded, [every one] with one of his hands wrought in the work, and with the other [hand] held a weapon.18For the builders, every one had his sword girded by his side, and [so] builded. And he that sounded the trumpet [was] by me.
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Nehemiah 4:17 They which builded on the wall, and they that bare burdens, with those that laded, [every one] with one of his hands wrought in the work, and with the other [hand] held a weapon.
Nehemiah’s precautions
We must watch always against spiritual enemies, and not expect that our warfare will be over till our work is ended. The word of God is the sword of the Spirit, which we ought to have always at hand, and never to have to seek for it, either in our labors, or in our conflicts, as Christians. Every true Christian is both a laborer and a soldier, working with one hand, and fighting with the other. Good work is likely to go on with success, when those who labor in it, make a business of it. And Satan fears to assault the watchful Christian; or, if attacked, the Lord fights for him. Thus must we wait to the close of life, never putting off our armor till our work and warfare are ended; then we shall be welcomed to the rest and joy of our Lord.
Verses that belong to this explanation: 16-23
16And it came to pass from that time forth, [that] the half of my servants wrought in the work, and the other half of them held both the spears, the shields, and the bows, and the habergeons; and the rulers [were] behind all the house of Judah.17They which builded on the wall, and they that bare burdens, with those that laded, [every one] with one of his hands wrought in the work, and with the other [hand] held a weapon.18For the builders, every one had his sword girded by his side, and [so] builded. And he that sounded the trumpet [was] by me.19And I said unto the nobles, and to the rulers, and to the rest of the people, The work [is] great and large, and we are separated upon the wall, one far from another.20In what place [therefore] ye hear the sound of the trumpet, resort ye thither unto us: our God shall fight for us.21So we laboured in the work: and half of them held the spears from the rising of the morning till the stars appeared.22Likewise at the same time said I unto the people, Let every one with his servant lodge within Jerusalem, that in the night they may be a guard to us, and labour on the day.23So neither I, nor my brethren, nor my servants, nor the men of the guard which followed me, none of us put off our clothes, [saving that] every one put them off for washing.
Author: Matthew Henry Rank: Priest AD: 1714 Source:
Title: Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on the Whole Bible Author: Matthew Henry
By God’s guidance, Nehemiah has put a new plan for building the wall and guarding it at the same time. Thus every servant should build good thoughts and fight every bad thought.
Someone might need to be taught praying, starting by making the sign of the Cross, the Lord’s Prayer “Our Father who art in heaven”, and to be guided to the spiritual way: confession and Communion. Another person might need to guard what he has. So he should be reminded of the psalms that protects and sends the devil away. Spiritual reading, spiritual righteousness and virtues guard the person against sin.
“Every one of the builders had his sword girded at his side as he built. And the one who sounded the trumpet was beside me.” The sword and the trumpet are symbols of the word of God.
The trumpet: is a symbol of teaching the word of God which guides the people to the spiritual way, and encourages their continuous repentance, strife and faith.
The sword: is a symbol of everyone’s relationship with the word of God, this special relationship which makes the word of God “living and powerful, and sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing even to the division of soul and spirit, and of joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart” [Heb 4:12]
For this reason, the musician shouted: “Gird Your sword upon Your thigh, o Mighty One, with Your glory and Your majesty.” [Ps 45:3]
Verses that belong to this explanation: 16-18
16And it came to pass from that time forth, [that] the half of my servants wrought in the work, and the other half of them held both the spears, the shields, and the bows, and the habergeons; and the rulers [were] behind all the house of Judah.17They which builded on the wall, and they that bare burdens, with those that laded, [every one] with one of his hands wrought in the work, and with the other [hand] held a weapon.18For the builders, every one had his sword girded by his side, and [so] builded. And he that sounded the trumpet [was] by me.
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Nehemiah 4:18 For the builders, every one had his sword girded by his side, and [so] builded. And he that sounded the trumpet [was] by me.
Nehemiah’s precautions
We must watch always against spiritual enemies, and not expect that our warfare will be over till our work is ended. The word of God is the sword of the Spirit, which we ought to have always at hand, and never to have to seek for it, either in our labors, or in our conflicts, as Christians. Every true Christian is both a laborer and a soldier, working with one hand, and fighting with the other. Good work is likely to go on with success, when those who labor in it, make a business of it. And Satan fears to assault the watchful Christian; or, if attacked, the Lord fights for him. Thus must we wait to the close of life, never putting off our armor till our work and warfare are ended; then we shall be welcomed to the rest and joy of our Lord.
Verses that belong to this explanation: 16-23
16And it came to pass from that time forth, [that] the half of my servants wrought in the work, and the other half of them held both the spears, the shields, and the bows, and the habergeons; and the rulers [were] behind all the house of Judah.17They which builded on the wall, and they that bare burdens, with those that laded, [every one] with one of his hands wrought in the work, and with the other [hand] held a weapon.18For the builders, every one had his sword girded by his side, and [so] builded. And he that sounded the trumpet [was] by me.19And I said unto the nobles, and to the rulers, and to the rest of the people, The work [is] great and large, and we are separated upon the wall, one far from another.20In what place [therefore] ye hear the sound of the trumpet, resort ye thither unto us: our God shall fight for us.21So we laboured in the work: and half of them held the spears from the rising of the morning till the stars appeared.22Likewise at the same time said I unto the people, Let every one with his servant lodge within Jerusalem, that in the night they may be a guard to us, and labour on the day.23So neither I, nor my brethren, nor my servants, nor the men of the guard which followed me, none of us put off our clothes, [saving that] every one put them off for washing.
Author: Matthew Henry Rank: Priest AD: 1714 Source:
Title: Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on the Whole Bible Author: Matthew Henry
By God’s guidance, Nehemiah has put a new plan for building the wall and guarding it at the same time. Thus every servant should build good thoughts and fight every bad thought.
Someone might need to be taught praying, starting by making the sign of the Cross, the Lord’s Prayer “Our Father who art in heaven”, and to be guided to the spiritual way: confession and Communion. Another person might need to guard what he has. So he should be reminded of the psalms that protects and sends the devil away. Spiritual reading, spiritual righteousness and virtues guard the person against sin.
“Every one of the builders had his sword girded at his side as he built. And the one who sounded the trumpet was beside me.” The sword and the trumpet are symbols of the word of God.
The trumpet: is a symbol of teaching the word of God which guides the people to the spiritual way, and encourages their continuous repentance, strife and faith.
The sword: is a symbol of everyone’s relationship with the word of God, this special relationship which makes the word of God “living and powerful, and sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing even to the division of soul and spirit, and of joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart” [Heb 4:12]
For this reason, the musician shouted: “Gird Your sword upon Your thigh, o Mighty One, with Your glory and Your majesty.” [Ps 45:3]
Verses that belong to this explanation: 16-18
16And it came to pass from that time forth, [that] the half of my servants wrought in the work, and the other half of them held both the spears, the shields, and the bows, and the habergeons; and the rulers [were] behind all the house of Judah.17They which builded on the wall, and they that bare burdens, with those that laded, [every one] with one of his hands wrought in the work, and with the other [hand] held a weapon.18For the builders, every one had his sword girded by his side, and [so] builded. And he that sounded the trumpet [was] by me.
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Nehemiah 4:19 And I said unto the nobles, and to the rulers, and to the rest of the people, The work [is] great and large, and we are separated upon the wall, one far from another.
Nehemiah’s precautions
We must watch always against spiritual enemies, and not expect that our warfare will be over till our work is ended. The word of God is the sword of the Spirit, which we ought to have always at hand, and never to have to seek for it, either in our labors, or in our conflicts, as Christians. Every true Christian is both a laborer and a soldier, working with one hand, and fighting with the other. Good work is likely to go on with success, when those who labor in it, make a business of it. And Satan fears to assault the watchful Christian; or, if attacked, the Lord fights for him. Thus must we wait to the close of life, never putting off our armor till our work and warfare are ended; then we shall be welcomed to the rest and joy of our Lord.
Verses that belong to this explanation: 16-23
16And it came to pass from that time forth, [that] the half of my servants wrought in the work, and the other half of them held both the spears, the shields, and the bows, and the habergeons; and the rulers [were] behind all the house of Judah.17They which builded on the wall, and they that bare burdens, with those that laded, [every one] with one of his hands wrought in the work, and with the other [hand] held a weapon.18For the builders, every one had his sword girded by his side, and [so] builded. And he that sounded the trumpet [was] by me.19And I said unto the nobles, and to the rulers, and to the rest of the people, The work [is] great and large, and we are separated upon the wall, one far from another.20In what place [therefore] ye hear the sound of the trumpet, resort ye thither unto us: our God shall fight for us.21So we laboured in the work: and half of them held the spears from the rising of the morning till the stars appeared.22Likewise at the same time said I unto the people, Let every one with his servant lodge within Jerusalem, that in the night they may be a guard to us, and labour on the day.23So neither I, nor my brethren, nor my servants, nor the men of the guard which followed me, none of us put off our clothes, [saving that] every one put them off for washing.
Author: Matthew Henry Rank: Priest AD: 1714 Source:
Title: Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on the Whole Bible Author: Matthew Henry
“Our God will fight for us.”
Although Nehemiah made a very wise military plan to attack the enemy, he tried to comfort his army by telling them that their victory was granted because “our God will fight for us”.
Thus man should strive spiritually and be prepared to fight evil and not be lazy but be serious and zealous in spiritual life. This way we set a good example for others to follow. We should believe that: “those who are with us are more than those who are with them.” [2Kgs 6:16]
The work is great and extensive, and we are separated far from one another on the wall: from generation to generation “The harvest truly is great, but the laborers are few.” [Luke 10:2]
The real strength is in the trumpet (the word of God), the group work (the one true faith), spiritual strife (guarding day and night) and setting a good example.
“Neither I, my brethren, my servants, nor the men of the guard who followed me took off our clothes; except that everyone took them off for washing.”
Not taking their clothes off is a symbol of hanging on to the new life which started in the baptistery “For as many of you as were baptized into Christ have put on Christ” [Gal 3:27]
Going to the water is a symbol of the continuous repentance (washing). “He who is bathed needs only to wash his feet, but is completely clean” [John 13:10]
The most important spiritual symbols so far are:
+ 1st symbol: “The God of heaven Himself will prosper us; therefore we His servants will arise and build.” [Neh 2:20]
+2nd symbol: “With one hand they worked at construction, and with the other held a weapon.” [Neh 4:17]
+3rd symbol: “Our God will fight for us” [Neh 4:20]
Verses that belong to this explanation: 19-23
19And I said unto the nobles, and to the rulers, and to the rest of the people, The work [is] great and large, and we are separated upon the wall, one far from another.20In what place [therefore] ye hear the sound of the trumpet, resort ye thither unto us: our God shall fight for us.21So we laboured in the work: and half of them held the spears from the rising of the morning till the stars appeared.22Likewise at the same time said I unto the people, Let every one with his servant lodge within Jerusalem, that in the night they may be a guard to us, and labour on the day.23So neither I, nor my brethren, nor my servants, nor the men of the guard which followed me, none of us put off our clothes, [saving that] every one put them off for washing.
Author: Daoud Lamei Rank: Priest Posted on: 2022-10-03
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Nehemiah 4:20 In what place [therefore] ye hear the sound of the trumpet, resort ye thither unto us: our God shall fight for us.
Nehemiah’s precautions
We must watch always against spiritual enemies, and not expect that our warfare will be over till our work is ended. The word of God is the sword of the Spirit, which we ought to have always at hand, and never to have to seek for it, either in our labors, or in our conflicts, as Christians. Every true Christian is both a laborer and a soldier, working with one hand, and fighting with the other. Good work is likely to go on with success, when those who labor in it, make a business of it. And Satan fears to assault the watchful Christian; or, if attacked, the Lord fights for him. Thus must we wait to the close of life, never putting off our armor till our work and warfare are ended; then we shall be welcomed to the rest and joy of our Lord.
Verses that belong to this explanation: 16-23
16And it came to pass from that time forth, [that] the half of my servants wrought in the work, and the other half of them held both the spears, the shields, and the bows, and the habergeons; and the rulers [were] behind all the house of Judah.17They which builded on the wall, and they that bare burdens, with those that laded, [every one] with one of his hands wrought in the work, and with the other [hand] held a weapon.18For the builders, every one had his sword girded by his side, and [so] builded. And he that sounded the trumpet [was] by me.19And I said unto the nobles, and to the rulers, and to the rest of the people, The work [is] great and large, and we are separated upon the wall, one far from another.20In what place [therefore] ye hear the sound of the trumpet, resort ye thither unto us: our God shall fight for us.21So we laboured in the work: and half of them held the spears from the rising of the morning till the stars appeared.22Likewise at the same time said I unto the people, Let every one with his servant lodge within Jerusalem, that in the night they may be a guard to us, and labour on the day.23So neither I, nor my brethren, nor my servants, nor the men of the guard which followed me, none of us put off our clothes, [saving that] every one put them off for washing.
Author: Matthew Henry Rank: Priest AD: 1714 Source:
Title: Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on the Whole Bible Author: Matthew Henry
“Our God will fight for us.”
Although Nehemiah made a very wise military plan to attack the enemy, he tried to comfort his army by telling them that their victory was granted because “our God will fight for us”.
Thus man should strive spiritually and be prepared to fight evil and not be lazy but be serious and zealous in spiritual life. This way we set a good example for others to follow. We should believe that: “those who are with us are more than those who are with them.” [2Kgs 6:16]
The work is great and extensive, and we are separated far from one another on the wall: from generation to generation “The harvest truly is great, but the laborers are few.” [Luke 10:2]
The real strength is in the trumpet (the word of God), the group work (the one true faith), spiritual strife (guarding day and night) and setting a good example.
“Neither I, my brethren, my servants, nor the men of the guard who followed me took off our clothes; except that everyone took them off for washing.”
Not taking their clothes off is a symbol of hanging on to the new life which started in the baptistery “For as many of you as were baptized into Christ have put on Christ” [Gal 3:27]
Going to the water is a symbol of the continuous repentance (washing). “He who is bathed needs only to wash his feet, but is completely clean” [John 13:10]
The most important spiritual symbols so far are:
+ 1st symbol: “The God of heaven Himself will prosper us; therefore we His servants will arise and build.” [Neh 2:20]
+2nd symbol: “With one hand they worked at construction, and with the other held a weapon.” [Neh 4:17]
+3rd symbol: “Our God will fight for us” [Neh 4:20]
Verses that belong to this explanation: 19-23
19And I said unto the nobles, and to the rulers, and to the rest of the people, The work [is] great and large, and we are separated upon the wall, one far from another.20In what place [therefore] ye hear the sound of the trumpet, resort ye thither unto us: our God shall fight for us.21So we laboured in the work: and half of them held the spears from the rising of the morning till the stars appeared.22Likewise at the same time said I unto the people, Let every one with his servant lodge within Jerusalem, that in the night they may be a guard to us, and labour on the day.23So neither I, nor my brethren, nor my servants, nor the men of the guard which followed me, none of us put off our clothes, [saving that] every one put them off for washing.
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Nehemiah 4:21 So we laboured in the work: and half of them held the spears from the rising of the morning till the stars appeared.
Nehemiah’s precautions
We must watch always against spiritual enemies, and not expect that our warfare will be over till our work is ended. The word of God is the sword of the Spirit, which we ought to have always at hand, and never to have to seek for it, either in our labors, or in our conflicts, as Christians. Every true Christian is both a laborer and a soldier, working with one hand, and fighting with the other. Good work is likely to go on with success, when those who labor in it, make a business of it. And Satan fears to assault the watchful Christian; or, if attacked, the Lord fights for him. Thus must we wait to the close of life, never putting off our armor till our work and warfare are ended; then we shall be welcomed to the rest and joy of our Lord.
Verses that belong to this explanation: 16-23
16And it came to pass from that time forth, [that] the half of my servants wrought in the work, and the other half of them held both the spears, the shields, and the bows, and the habergeons; and the rulers [were] behind all the house of Judah.17They which builded on the wall, and they that bare burdens, with those that laded, [every one] with one of his hands wrought in the work, and with the other [hand] held a weapon.18For the builders, every one had his sword girded by his side, and [so] builded. And he that sounded the trumpet [was] by me.19And I said unto the nobles, and to the rulers, and to the rest of the people, The work [is] great and large, and we are separated upon the wall, one far from another.20In what place [therefore] ye hear the sound of the trumpet, resort ye thither unto us: our God shall fight for us.21So we laboured in the work: and half of them held the spears from the rising of the morning till the stars appeared.22Likewise at the same time said I unto the people, Let every one with his servant lodge within Jerusalem, that in the night they may be a guard to us, and labour on the day.23So neither I, nor my brethren, nor my servants, nor the men of the guard which followed me, none of us put off our clothes, [saving that] every one put them off for washing.
Author: Matthew Henry Rank: Priest AD: 1714 Source:
Title: Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on the Whole Bible Author: Matthew Henry
“Our God will fight for us.”
Although Nehemiah made a very wise military plan to attack the enemy, he tried to comfort his army by telling them that their victory was granted because “our God will fight for us”.
Thus man should strive spiritually and be prepared to fight evil and not be lazy but be serious and zealous in spiritual life. This way we set a good example for others to follow. We should believe that: “those who are with us are more than those who are with them.” [2Kgs 6:16]
The work is great and extensive, and we are separated far from one another on the wall: from generation to generation “The harvest truly is great, but the laborers are few.” [Luke 10:2]
The real strength is in the trumpet (the word of God), the group work (the one true faith), spiritual strife (guarding day and night) and setting a good example.
“Neither I, my brethren, my servants, nor the men of the guard who followed me took off our clothes; except that everyone took them off for washing.”
Not taking their clothes off is a symbol of hanging on to the new life which started in the baptistery “For as many of you as were baptized into Christ have put on Christ” [Gal 3:27]
Going to the water is a symbol of the continuous repentance (washing). “He who is bathed needs only to wash his feet, but is completely clean” [John 13:10]
The most important spiritual symbols so far are:
+ 1st symbol: “The God of heaven Himself will prosper us; therefore we His servants will arise and build.” [Neh 2:20]
+2nd symbol: “With one hand they worked at construction, and with the other held a weapon.” [Neh 4:17]
+3rd symbol: “Our God will fight for us” [Neh 4:20]
Verses that belong to this explanation: 19-23
19And I said unto the nobles, and to the rulers, and to the rest of the people, The work [is] great and large, and we are separated upon the wall, one far from another.20In what place [therefore] ye hear the sound of the trumpet, resort ye thither unto us: our God shall fight for us.21So we laboured in the work: and half of them held the spears from the rising of the morning till the stars appeared.22Likewise at the same time said I unto the people, Let every one with his servant lodge within Jerusalem, that in the night they may be a guard to us, and labour on the day.23So neither I, nor my brethren, nor my servants, nor the men of the guard which followed me, none of us put off our clothes, [saving that] every one put them off for washing.
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Nehemiah 4:22 Likewise at the same time said I unto the people, Let every one with his servant lodge within Jerusalem, that in the night they may be a guard to us, and labour on the day.
Nehemiah’s precautions
We must watch always against spiritual enemies, and not expect that our warfare will be over till our work is ended. The word of God is the sword of the Spirit, which we ought to have always at hand, and never to have to seek for it, either in our labors, or in our conflicts, as Christians. Every true Christian is both a laborer and a soldier, working with one hand, and fighting with the other. Good work is likely to go on with success, when those who labor in it, make a business of it. And Satan fears to assault the watchful Christian; or, if attacked, the Lord fights for him. Thus must we wait to the close of life, never putting off our armor till our work and warfare are ended; then we shall be welcomed to the rest and joy of our Lord.
Verses that belong to this explanation: 16-23
16And it came to pass from that time forth, [that] the half of my servants wrought in the work, and the other half of them held both the spears, the shields, and the bows, and the habergeons; and the rulers [were] behind all the house of Judah.17They which builded on the wall, and they that bare burdens, with those that laded, [every one] with one of his hands wrought in the work, and with the other [hand] held a weapon.18For the builders, every one had his sword girded by his side, and [so] builded. And he that sounded the trumpet [was] by me.19And I said unto the nobles, and to the rulers, and to the rest of the people, The work [is] great and large, and we are separated upon the wall, one far from another.20In what place [therefore] ye hear the sound of the trumpet, resort ye thither unto us: our God shall fight for us.21So we laboured in the work: and half of them held the spears from the rising of the morning till the stars appeared.22Likewise at the same time said I unto the people, Let every one with his servant lodge within Jerusalem, that in the night they may be a guard to us, and labour on the day.23So neither I, nor my brethren, nor my servants, nor the men of the guard which followed me, none of us put off our clothes, [saving that] every one put them off for washing.
Author: Matthew Henry Rank: Priest AD: 1714 Source:
Title: Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on the Whole Bible Author: Matthew Henry
“Our God will fight for us.”
Although Nehemiah made a very wise military plan to attack the enemy, he tried to comfort his army by telling them that their victory was granted because “our God will fight for us”.
Thus man should strive spiritually and be prepared to fight evil and not be lazy but be serious and zealous in spiritual life. This way we set a good example for others to follow. We should believe that: “those who are with us are more than those who are with them.” [2Kgs 6:16]
The work is great and extensive, and we are separated far from one another on the wall: from generation to generation “The harvest truly is great, but the laborers are few.” [Luke 10:2]
The real strength is in the trumpet (the word of God), the group work (the one true faith), spiritual strife (guarding day and night) and setting a good example.
“Neither I, my brethren, my servants, nor the men of the guard who followed me took off our clothes; except that everyone took them off for washing.”
Not taking their clothes off is a symbol of hanging on to the new life which started in the baptistery “For as many of you as were baptized into Christ have put on Christ” [Gal 3:27]
Going to the water is a symbol of the continuous repentance (washing). “He who is bathed needs only to wash his feet, but is completely clean” [John 13:10]
The most important spiritual symbols so far are:
+ 1st symbol: “The God of heaven Himself will prosper us; therefore we His servants will arise and build.” [Neh 2:20]
+2nd symbol: “With one hand they worked at construction, and with the other held a weapon.” [Neh 4:17]
+3rd symbol: “Our God will fight for us” [Neh 4:20]
Verses that belong to this explanation: 19-23
19And I said unto the nobles, and to the rulers, and to the rest of the people, The work [is] great and large, and we are separated upon the wall, one far from another.20In what place [therefore] ye hear the sound of the trumpet, resort ye thither unto us: our God shall fight for us.21So we laboured in the work: and half of them held the spears from the rising of the morning till the stars appeared.22Likewise at the same time said I unto the people, Let every one with his servant lodge within Jerusalem, that in the night they may be a guard to us, and labour on the day.23So neither I, nor my brethren, nor my servants, nor the men of the guard which followed me, none of us put off our clothes, [saving that] every one put them off for washing.
Author: Daoud Lamei Rank: Priest Posted on: 2022-10-03
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Nehemiah 4:23 So neither I, nor my brethren, nor my servants, nor the men of the guard which followed me, none of us put off our clothes, [saving that] every one put them off for washing.
Nehemiah’s precautions
We must watch always against spiritual enemies, and not expect that our warfare will be over till our work is ended. The word of God is the sword of the Spirit, which we ought to have always at hand, and never to have to seek for it, either in our labors, or in our conflicts, as Christians. Every true Christian is both a laborer and a soldier, working with one hand, and fighting with the other. Good work is likely to go on with success, when those who labor in it, make a business of it. And Satan fears to assault the watchful Christian; or, if attacked, the Lord fights for him. Thus must we wait to the close of life, never putting off our armor till our work and warfare are ended; then we shall be welcomed to the rest and joy of our Lord.
Verses that belong to this explanation: 16-23
16And it came to pass from that time forth, [that] the half of my servants wrought in the work, and the other half of them held both the spears, the shields, and the bows, and the habergeons; and the rulers [were] behind all the house of Judah.17They which builded on the wall, and they that bare burdens, with those that laded, [every one] with one of his hands wrought in the work, and with the other [hand] held a weapon.18For the builders, every one had his sword girded by his side, and [so] builded. And he that sounded the trumpet [was] by me.19And I said unto the nobles, and to the rulers, and to the rest of the people, The work [is] great and large, and we are separated upon the wall, one far from another.20In what place [therefore] ye hear the sound of the trumpet, resort ye thither unto us: our God shall fight for us.21So we laboured in the work: and half of them held the spears from the rising of the morning till the stars appeared.22Likewise at the same time said I unto the people, Let every one with his servant lodge within Jerusalem, that in the night they may be a guard to us, and labour on the day.23So neither I, nor my brethren, nor my servants, nor the men of the guard which followed me, none of us put off our clothes, [saving that] every one put them off for washing.
Author: Matthew Henry Rank: Priest AD: 1714 Source:
Title: Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on the Whole Bible Author: Matthew Henry
“Our God will fight for us.”
Although Nehemiah made a very wise military plan to attack the enemy, he tried to comfort his army by telling them that their victory was granted because “our God will fight for us”.
Thus man should strive spiritually and be prepared to fight evil and not be lazy but be serious and zealous in spiritual life. This way we set a good example for others to follow. We should believe that: “those who are with us are more than those who are with them.” [2Kgs 6:16]
The work is great and extensive, and we are separated far from one another on the wall: from generation to generation “The harvest truly is great, but the laborers are few.” [Luke 10:2]
The real strength is in the trumpet (the word of God), the group work (the one true faith), spiritual strife (guarding day and night) and setting a good example.
“Neither I, my brethren, my servants, nor the men of the guard who followed me took off our clothes; except that everyone took them off for washing.”
Not taking their clothes off is a symbol of hanging on to the new life which started in the baptistery “For as many of you as were baptized into Christ have put on Christ” [Gal 3:27]
Going to the water is a symbol of the continuous repentance (washing). “He who is bathed needs only to wash his feet, but is completely clean” [John 13:10]
The most important spiritual symbols so far are:
+ 1st symbol: “The God of heaven Himself will prosper us; therefore we His servants will arise and build.” [Neh 2:20]
+2nd symbol: “With one hand they worked at construction, and with the other held a weapon.” [Neh 4:17]
+3rd symbol: “Our God will fight for us” [Neh 4:20]
Verses that belong to this explanation: 19-23
19And I said unto the nobles, and to the rulers, and to the rest of the people, The work [is] great and large, and we are separated upon the wall, one far from another.20In what place [therefore] ye hear the sound of the trumpet, resort ye thither unto us: our God shall fight for us.21So we laboured in the work: and half of them held the spears from the rising of the morning till the stars appeared.22Likewise at the same time said I unto the people, Let every one with his servant lodge within Jerusalem, that in the night they may be a guard to us, and labour on the day.23So neither I, nor my brethren, nor my servants, nor the men of the guard which followed me, none of us put off our clothes, [saving that] every one put them off for washing.
Author: Daoud Lamei Rank: Priest Posted on: 2022-10-03
The listed verse explanations of the individual persons have nothing to do with the explanations of the other persons. This also applies to the Bible translations.
