Nehemiah 4:8 · KJV

"And conspired all of them together to come and to fight against Jerusalem, and to hinder it."

King James Version

Passage Context

⁶So built we the wall; and all the wall was joined together unto the half thereof: for the people had a mind to work.

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.

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Reflection Questions

How do you handle threats or challenges in your life?

What does it mean to you to protect what is important?

When have you felt the need to defend your beliefs or community?

Life Application

defense

Be proactive in defending your values and community.

unity

Work together with others to face common challenges.

People in This Verse

SanballatOT

Sanballat was a governor of Samaria who opposed Nehemiah's efforts to rebuild Jerusalem. His actions represent the external challenges faced by the Jewish community.

First appearance: Nehemiah 2:10

TobiahOT

Tobiah was an Ammonite official who allied with Sanballat against the Jews. His opposition highlights the geopolitical tensions of the time.

First appearance: Nehemiah 2:10

Places in This Verse

Jerusalem(Jerusalem today)

The city under threat, representing the struggle of the Jewish people to restore their homeland.

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