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Nehemiah 4:9-16 (ESV)

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⁹ And we prayed to our God and set a guard as a protection against them day and night. ¹⁰ In Judah it was said, "The strength of those who bear the burdens is failing. There is too much rubble. By ourselves we will not be able to rebuild the wall." ¹¹ And our enemies said, "They will not know or see till we come among them and kill them and stop the work." ¹² At that time the Jews who lived near them came from all directions and said to us ten times, "You must return to us." ¹³ So in the lowest parts of the space behind the wall, in open places, I stationed the people by their clans, with their swords, their spears, and their bows. ¹⁴ And I looked and arose and said to the nobles and to the officials and to the rest of the people, "Do not be afraid of them. Remember the Lord, who is great and awesome, and fight for your brothers, your sons, your daughters, your wives, and your homes." ¹⁵ When our enemies heard that it was known to us and that God had frustrated their plan, we all returned to the wall, each to his work. ¹⁶ From that day on, half of my servants worked on construction, and half held the spears, shields, bows, and coats of mail. And the leaders stood behind the whole house of Judah,

This passage is referenced in the following quiet time(s):
(v. 9) Teach Us To Pray - Eager to Act (2008-09-05)
(v. 9) Teach Us To Pray - Eager to Act (2008-09-05)
(v. 10) Teach Us To Pray - Eager to Act (2008-09-05)
(v. 11) Teach Us To Pray - Eager to Act (2008-09-05)
(v. 12) Teach Us To Pray - Eager to Act (2008-09-05)
(v. 13) Teach Us To Pray - Eager to Act (2008-09-05)
(v. 14) Teach Us To Pray - Eager to Act (2008-09-05)
(v. 15) Teach Us To Pray - Eager to Act (2008-09-05)
(v. 16) Teach Us To Pray - Eager to Act (2008-09-05)

Definition(s):
Judah (Joo-da): the praise of the Lord; confession
So (Soh):