10 Thus [a]in Judah it was said,

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

11 Our enemies said, “They will not know or see until we come among them, kill them and put a stop to the work.” 12 When the Jews who lived near them came and told us ten times, “[c]They will come up against us from every place where you may turn,”

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Footnotes

  1. Nehemiah 4:10 Lit Judah said
  2. Nehemiah 4:10 Lit dust
  3. Nehemiah 4:12 So Gr; Heb omits they...up