Nehemiah 4:10

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From that day on, half of my servants worked on construction, while the other half held spears, shields, bows, and armor. The leaders stood behind all the people of Judah.

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  • Num 13:31 : 31 But the men who had gone up with him said, "We cannot attack these people, for they are stronger than we are."
  • Num 32:9 : 9 They went up to the Valley of Eshcol, saw the land, and discouraged the hearts of the Israelites from entering the land that the Lord had given them.
  • Ps 11:1-2 : 1 For the director of music. Of David: I have taken refuge in the LORD. How can you say to me, "Flee like a bird to your mountain"? 2 See how the wicked bend their bows; they set their arrows on the string to shoot from the shadows at the upright in heart.
  • Ezek 29:18 : 18 Son of man, Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon made his army labor hard against Tyre; every head was rubbed bare and every shoulder made raw. But neither he nor his army received wages from Tyre for the labor he had performed against it.
  • Hag 1:2 : 2 This is what the LORD of Hosts says: These people say, 'The time has not yet come to rebuild the house of the LORD.'

Similar Verses (AI)

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  • Neh 4:11-12
    2 verses
    81%

    11Those who were building the wall and those who carried loads were doing their work with one hand while holding a weapon with the other.

    12Every builder had his sword strapped to his side as he worked, and the one who sounded the trumpet stood beside me.

  • Neh 2:16-20
    5 verses
    80%

    16The officials did not know where I had gone or what I was doing, because I had not yet told the Jews, the priests, the nobles, the officials, or any others who would be doing the work.

    17Then I said to them, "You see the trouble we are in: Jerusalem is in ruins, and its gates have been burned by fire. Come, let us rebuild the wall of Jerusalem, so that we will no longer be a disgrace."

    18I told them about the gracious hand of my God on me and what the king had said to me. They replied, "Let us arise and build!" So they strengthened their hands for the good work.

    19But when Sanballat the Horonite, Tobiah the Ammonite official, and Geshem the Arabian heard about it, they mocked and ridiculed us. They said, "What is this you are doing? Are you rebelling against the king?"

    20I answered them, saying, "The God of heaven will give us success. We, his servants, will arise and build. But as for you, you have no share, no legal claim or historic right in Jerusalem."

  • Ezra 4:3-4
    2 verses
    79%

    3But Zerubbabel, Jeshua, and the rest of the heads of the families of Israel said to them, "You have no part with us in building a temple to our God. We alone will build it for the LORD, the God of Israel, as King Cyrus, king of Persia, has commanded us."

    4Then the people of the land discouraged the people of Judah and made them afraid to build.

  • Neh 4:1-3
    3 verses
    78%

    1When Sanballat, Tobiah, the Arabs, the Ammonites, and the Ashdodites heard that the restoration of the walls of Jerusalem was advancing and that the gaps were being closed, they were very angry.

    2They all conspired together to come and fight against Jerusalem and cause confusion.

    3So we prayed to our God and set a guard against them day and night because of their threats.

  • Neh 4:15-17
    3 verses
    78%

    15We continued the work, with half of the men holding spears, from the break of dawn until the stars came out.

    16At that time, I also said to the people, 'Let every man and his servant spend the night inside Jerusalem, so that they can be our guard by night and work by day.'

    17Neither I, my brothers, my servants, nor the guards with me took off our clothes; each kept his weapon, even when going for water.

  • Neh 4:5-9
    5 verses
    77%

    5Our enemies said, 'They won’t know or see a thing until we come among them, kill them, and stop the work.'

    6So it happened that the Jews who lived nearby came and told us ten times, 'Wherever you turn, they will attack us!'

    7So I stationed people in the lowest parts behind the wall, in the open areas, and I positioned them by families with their swords, spears, and bows.

    8Then I saw what was happening; I stood and addressed the nobles, the officials, and the rest of the people, 'Do not be afraid of them. Remember the Lord, who is great and awesome, and fight for your brothers, your sons, your daughters, your wives, and your homes.'

    9When our enemies realized that we were aware of their scheme and that God had frustrated their plans, we all returned to the wall, each to his own work.

  • Ezra 4:12-13
    2 verses
    75%

    12Let it be known to the king that the Jews who came up from you to us have arrived in Jerusalem. They are rebuilding the rebellious and wicked city, completing the walls and repairing its foundations.

    13Now let it be known to the king that if this city is rebuilt and its walls are completed, they will not pay tribute, taxes, or customs, and the king’s treasury will suffer.

  • Ezra 5:8-9
    2 verses
    75%

    8'Let it be known to the king that we went to the province of Judah, to the temple of the great God. It is being rebuilt with large stones and timber is being placed in the walls. The work is being done diligently and is progressing well in their hands.'

    9'Then we asked those elders, and we said to them, "Who gave you the authority to rebuild this temple and complete this structure?"'

  • Neh 1:3
    74%

    3They said to me, 'Those who survived the exile and are back in the province are in great trouble and disgrace. The wall of Jerusalem is broken down, and its gates have been burned with fire.'

  • Ezra 4:1
    73%

    1When the enemies of Judah and Benjamin heard that the returned exiles were building a temple for the LORD, the God of Israel,

  • Ezra 5:3-4
    2 verses
    73%

    3At that time, Tattenai, the governor of the region beyond the River, Shethar-Bozenai, and their companions came to them and said, 'Who gave you the authority to rebuild this temple and complete this structure?'

    4They also asked, 'What are the names of the men who are constructing this building?'

  • Ezra 9:9
    72%

    9'Though we are slaves, our God has not abandoned us in our slavery. He has shown us kindness in the sight of the kings of Persia. He has granted us new life to rebuild the house of our God and repair its ruins, and He has given us a wall of protection in Judah and Jerusalem.'

  • Neh 6:9
    72%

    9For they were all trying to intimidate us, saying, "Their hands will get too weak for the work, and it will not be completed." But now, strengthen my hands!

  • Neh 6:16
    72%

    16When all our enemies heard about this, and all the surrounding nations saw it, they lost their confidence because they realized that this work had been done with the help of our God.

  • Isa 22:10
    72%

    10You counted the houses of Jerusalem and tore down houses to fortify the wall.

  • Ezra 10:13
    71%

    13But there are many people here, and it is the rainy season, so we cannot stand outside. This matter cannot be resolved in a day or two because we have sinned greatly in this matter.

  • 2 Chr 14:7
    71%

    7Asa had an army of 300,000 men from Judah bearing large shields and spears, and 280,000 men from Benjamin carrying shields and drawing bows. All of them were mighty warriors.

  • Neh 6:1
    71%

    1When it was reported to Sanballat, Tobiah, Geshem the Arabian, and the rest of our enemies that I had rebuilt the wall and no breach remained in it (though at that time I had not yet set up the doors in the gates),

  • Isa 9:10
    71%

    10But the LORD has strengthened Rezin’s adversaries against them and has stirred up their enemies.

  • Neh 7:4
    71%

    4The city was spacious and large, but its people were few, and there were no houses built yet.

  • Neh 5:16
    71%

    16Instead, I devoted myself to the work on this wall. We did not acquire any land, and all my servants were gathered there for the work.

  • Ezra 4:16
    70%

    16We are informing the king that if this city is rebuilt and its walls are completed, then you will have no control over the region beyond the River.

  • Ezra 4:23
    70%

    23As soon as the copy of King Artaxerxes' letter was read before Rehum, Shimshai the scribe, and their colleagues, they quickly went to Jerusalem to the Jews and stopped them by force and power.

  • Hag 2:4
    69%

    4But now, be strong, Zerubbabel—this is the declaration of the LORD. Be strong, Joshua son of Jehozadak, the high priest. Be strong, all you people of the land—this is the declaration of the LORD. Work, for I am with you—this is the declaration of the LORD of Hosts.

  • 2 Chr 24:13
    69%

    13The workers diligently carried out their tasks, and the restoration of the temple made steady progress under their hands. They rebuilt the house of God according to its original design and strengthened it.

  • 2 Chr 34:11
    69%

    11They gave it to the craftsmen and builders to buy dressed stones, timber for joists, and beams for the buildings that the kings of Judah had allowed to fall into ruin.

  • Ezra 5:16
    69%

    16Then this Sheshbazzar came and laid the foundations of the house of God in Jerusalem. And from that time until now, it has been under construction and is not yet completed.

  • Ezra 6:7
    69%

    7Leave the work on this house of God alone. Let the governor of the Jews and the elders of the Jews rebuild this house of God on its original site.

  • Nah 2:5
    69%

    5The chariots race wildly through the streets; they rush back and forth in the squares. Their appearance is like torches, and they dart about like lightning.