Nehemiah 4:9

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

King James Version

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Other Translations for Nehemiah 4:9

BSB

So we prayed to our God and posted a guard against them day and night.

AKJV

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

CPDV

And we prayed to our God, and we stationed guards upon the wall, day and night, against them.

ERV

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

NHEB

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

SMT

And we will pray to our God, and we shall set up a watch against them day and night, from before them.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Nehemiah 4:9

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Commentary for Nehemiah 4:9

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Overview of Nehemiah 4:9

Summary

Leaders pray while maintaining defensive vigilance

Place

Jerusalem

Event

Prayer with security measures

Estimated Time Period

c. 445 BC