Translations
Modern
Then I said to the nobles, the officials, and the rest of the people: “The work is great and extensive, and we are spread out far from one another along the wall.
Traditional
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.
Literal
And I said to the nobles and to the prefects and to the rest of the people, “The work is great and extensive, and we are separated on the wall far from one another.
Latin
Et dixi ad optimates, et ad magistratus, et ad reliquam partem vulgi: Opus grande est et latum, et nos separati sumus in muro procul alter ab altero:
Original
Hebrew
English
Then I said to the nobles, the officials, and the rest of the people: “The work is great and extensive, and we are spread out far from one another along the wall.
Notes
Nehemiah used the trumpeter to sound the alarm and direct workers to any part of the wall under attack.
Theme notes and profiles
Nehemiah Samaritans Dealing with Conflict Jerusalem Rebuilding of Jerusalem
Glossary
Topics
Prudence: Nehemiah, in Conduct of Affairs at Jerusalem The Jews: Often Distinguished in War