Nehemiah 4:9

Translations

Modern

So we prayed to our God and posted a guard against them day and night.

Traditional

Nevertheless we made our prayer unto our God, and set a watch against them day and night, because of them.

Literal

And we made our prayer to our God, and we set a watch against them, day and night, against their faces.

Latin

Et oravimus Deum nostrum, et posuimus custodes super murum die ac nocte contra eos.

Original

Hebrew

English

So we prayed to our God and posted a guard against them day and night.

Notes

Nehemiah 4:9

we prayed...and posted a guard: This wise approach to the threat involved both trusting in God and taking necessary actions.

Theme notes and profiles

Nehemiah Samaritans Dealing with Conflict God Works through Prayer Jerusalem Nehemiah’s Confidence in God Rebuilding of Jerusalem

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Glossary

Book of Nehemiah Nehemiah (Person) Postexilic Period Prayer Samaritans

Topics

Afflictions and Adversities: Prayer In Answers To Prayer: Nehemiah Conspiracies Modern Samaria: Inhabitants of Opposed the Jews After Their Return from Captivity Prayer: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To Temptation: Resistance To Watchfulness: General Scriptures Concerning Watchman of Jerusalem Watchmen in Time of Danger: Vigilant Night and Day

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