Nehemiah 4:12
“And it came to pass, that when the Jews which dwelt by them came, they said unto us ten times, From all places whence ye shall return unto us they will be upon you.”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
Near Samaria, Arabia, and Ashdod, and had intelligence of their designs:
came, they said to us ten times; that is,…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
Ten times - i. e. repeatedly. From all places ... - Better as in the margin. The Jews who dwelt on the Samaritan border,…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
From all places whence ye shall return unto us - This verse is extremely difficult. Our translators have supplied the…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Nehemiah 4:7-15
We have here,
I. The conspiracy which the Jews' enemies formed against them, to stay the building by slaying the…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
The translation of the last clause of this verse presents a great difficulty, and leaves us doubtful with what intention…