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.

King James Version
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Other Translations for Nehemiah 4:12

BSB
At that time the Jews who lived nearby came and told us ten times over, "Wherever you turn, they will attack us."
AKJV
And it came to pass, that when the Jews which dwelled by them came, they said to us ten times, From all places from where you shall return to us they will be on you.
CPDV
Now it happened that, on ten occasions, some Jews arrived who were living near them, from all the places from which they came to us, and they told us this.
ERV
And it came to pass that, when the Jews which dwelt by them came, they said unto us ten times from all places, Ye must return unto us.
NHEB
It happened that when the Jews who lived by them came, they said to us ten times from all places, "Wherever you turn, they will attack us."
SMT
And it will be that when the Jews dwelling near them came, and they will say to us ten times, From all places which ye shall turn back to us.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Nehemiah 4:12

AnditcametopassthatwhentheJewsH3064Noun MasculinewhichdweltH3427VerbbythemH681Noun MasculinecameH935VerbtheysaidH559VerbuntoustenH6235NountimesH6471Noun FeminineFromallplacesH4725Noun MasculinewhenceyeshallreturnH7725Verbuntoustheywillbeuponyou

Commentary for Nehemiah 4:12

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Nehemiah 4:12
Summary
Local residents repeatedly warn of threats
Place
Jerusalem
Event
Repeated warnings about enemies
Estimated Time Period
c. 445 BC
Category
Narrative