Nehemiah 4:21

So we laboured in the work: and half of them held the spears from the rising of the morning till the stars appeared.

King James Version

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Other Translations for Nehemiah 4:21

BSB

So we continued the work, while half of the men held spears from the break of dawn until the stars came out.

AKJV

So we labored in the work: and half of them held the spears from the rising of the morning till the stars appeared.

CPDV

And so let us accomplish the work. And let one half part of us hold spears, from the ascent of dawn until the stars come out."

ERV

So we wrought in the work: and half of them held the spears from the rising of the morning till the stars appeared.

NHEB

So we worked in the work: and half of them held the spears from the rising of the morning until the stars appeared.

SMT

And we doing in the work: and half of them holding fast upon the spears from the ascending of the dawn even till the coming forth of the stars.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Nehemiah 4:21

SowelabouredH6213VerbintheworkH4399Noun FeminineandhalfH2677Noun MasculineofthemheldH2388VerbthespearsH7420Noun MasculinefromtherisingH5927VerbofthemorningH7837Noun MasculinetillthestarsH3556Noun Masculine appearedH3318Verb

Commentary for Nehemiah 4:21

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Nehemiah 4:21

Summary

Defenders maintain constant vigilance without rest

Place

Jerusalem

Event

Round-the-clock security maintained

Estimated Time Period

c. 445 BC