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Nehemiah 4:9

Nehemiah 4:9
Nevertheless we made our prayer unto our God, and set a watch against them day and night, because of them.

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Trusted original commentary from respected historical Bible scholars and theologians.

Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771

Nevertheless, we made our prayer unto our God,.... Spread their case before him in prayer, entreating direction and help…

Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Because of them - Or, “over against them,” i. e. opposite to the place where they were encamped, probably on the north…

Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832

We made our prayer unto our God, and set a watch - The strongest confidence in the protection and favor of God does not…

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

Nevertheless R.V. But. The simple copula in the original introduces the contrast between the plan of the enemy and the…