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Nehemiah 4:9

King James Version (KJV)

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Nehemiah 4:9

Verse 9 of 23

Scripture focus

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

Nehemiah 4:9 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on Nehemiah 4:9

Theological / Devotional

Set a watch. Like all wise leaders, Nehemiah kept himself informed of the movements of the enemy. To be prepared for a surprise attack he stationed a guard both day and night, doubtless at outposts some distance beyond the city walls. The community was pious and trusted in divine protection, but this did not keep them from doing everything within their own power. Human effort is to be united with divine power.

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