Nehemiah 4:8

Conspired all of them together. The LXX and the Vulgate read: were all “gathered together.” These translators evidently supposed that in view of what had already taken place it was hardly necessary to suppose that only now was a conspiracy being formed (see chs. 2:19, 20; 4:1-3). According to the LXX the leaders of the opposition assembled a considerable force, with the purpose of attacking Jerusalem, probably expecting that a show of strength would frighten the unwarlike builders and bring their work to a halt.

It. Heb. lo, literally, “to him,” or, “to it.” The statement is obscure. If it refers to the city of Jerusalem, it should have the feminine ending lah; but if it refers to Nehemiah, it should read li, “me.” The phrase should be translated, “to put me [or ”her,“ if the city is meant] in confusion.”