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Remember the Lord, who is great and awesome, and fight for your families, your sons and your daughters, your wives and your homes.&#8221 <a href="/nlt/nehemiah/4.htm">New Living Translation</a> Then as I looked over the situation, I called together the nobles and the rest of the people and said to them, “Don’t be afraid of the enemy! Remember the Lord, who is great and glorious, and fight for your brothers, your sons, your daughters, your wives, and your homes!” <a href="/esv/nehemiah/4.htm">English Standard Version</a> And I looked and arose and said to the nobles and to the officials and to 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.” <a href="/bsb/nehemiah/4.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> After I had made an inspection, I stood up and said to 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 and your daughters, your wives and your homes.” <a href="/kjv/nehemiah/4.htm">King James Bible</a> And I looked, and rose up, and said unto the nobles, and to the rulers, and to the rest of the people, Be not ye afraid of them: remember the Lord, which is great and terrible, and fight for your brethren, your sons, and your daughters, your wives, and your houses. <a href="/nkjv/nehemiah/4.htm">New King James Version</a> And I looked, and arose and said to the nobles, to the leaders, and to the rest of the people, “Do not be afraid of them. Remember the Lord, great and awesome, and fight for your brethren, your sons, your daughters, your wives, and your houses.” <a href="/nasb_/nehemiah/4.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> When I saw their fear, I stood and said to 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 houses.” <a href="/nasb/nehemiah/4.htm">NASB 1995</a> When I saw their fear, I rose and spoke to the nobles, the officials and the rest of the people: &#8220Do 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 houses.&#8221 <a href="/nasb77/nehemiah/4.htm">NASB 1977 </a> When I saw their fear, I rose and spoke to 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 houses.” <a href="/lsb/nehemiah/4.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> Then I saw their fear. And I arose and said to the nobles, the officials, and the rest of the people: “Do not fear them; remember the Lord who is great and fearsome, and fight for your brothers, your sons, your daughters, your wives, and your houses.” <a href="/amp/nehemiah/4.htm">Amplified Bible</a> When I saw their fear, I stood and said to the nobles and officials and the rest of the people: “Do not be afraid of them; [confidently] remember the Lord who is great and awesome, and [with courage from Him] fight for your brothers, your sons, your daughters, your wives, and for your homes.” <a href="/csb/nehemiah/4.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> After I made an inspection, I stood up and said to the nobles, the officials, and the rest of the people, “Don’t be afraid of them. Remember the great and awe-inspiring Lord, and fight for your countrymen, your sons and daughters, your wives and homes.” <a href="/hcsb/nehemiah/4.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> After I made an inspection, I stood up and said to the nobles, the officials, and the rest of the people, &#8220Don&#8217t be afraid of them. Remember the great and awe-inspiring Lord, and fight for your countrymen, your sons and daughters, your wives and homes.&#8221 <a href="/asv/nehemiah/4.htm">American Standard Version</a> And I looked, and rose up, and said unto the nobles, and to the rulers, and to the rest of the people, Be not ye afraid of them: remember the Lord, who is great and terrible, and fight for your brethren, your sons, and your daughters, your wives, and your houses. <a href="/cev/nehemiah/4.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> Then I looked things over and told the leaders, the officials, and the rest of the people, "Don't be afraid of your enemies! The Lord is great and fearsome. So think of him and fight for your relatives and children, your wives and homes!" <a href="/erv/nehemiah/4.htm">English Revised Version</a> And I looked, and rose up, and said unto the nobles, and to the rulers, and to the rest of the people, Be not ye afraid of them: remember the Lord, which is great and terrible, and fight for your brethren, your sons and your daughters, your wives and your houses. <a href="/gwt/nehemiah/4.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> I looked them over and proceeded to tell the nobles, the leaders, and the rest of the people, "Don't be afraid of our enemies. Remember how great and awe-inspiring the LORD is. Fight for your brothers, your sons, your daughters, your wives, and your homes." <a href="/gnt/nehemiah/4.htm">Good News Translation</a> I saw that the people were worried, so I said to them and to their leaders and officials, "Don't be afraid of our enemies. Remember how great and terrifying the Lord is, and fight for your relatives, your children, your wives, and your homes." <a href="/isv/nehemiah/4.htm">International Standard Version</a> Looking things over, I stood up and spoke to the officials, the military leaders, and the rest of the people: "Don't fear them. Remember the great and awe-inspiring Lord. Fight for your brothers, your sons, your daughters, your wives, and your homes." <a href="/msb/nehemiah/4.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> After I had made an inspection, I stood up and said to 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 and your daughters, your wives and your homes.? <a href="/net/nehemiah/4.htm">NET Bible</a> When I had made an inspection, I stood up and said to the nobles, the officials, and the rest of the people, "Don't be afraid of them. Remember the great and awesome Lord, and fight on behalf of your brothers, your sons, your daughters, your wives, and your families!" <a href="/nheb/nehemiah/4.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> I looked, and rose up, and said to the nobles, and to the rulers, and to 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, and your daughters, your wives, and your houses." <a href="/wbt/nehemiah/4.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And I looked, and arose, and said to the nobles, and to the rulers, and to the rest of the people, Be ye not afraid of them: remember the Lord who is great and terrible, and fight for your brethren, your sons, and your daughters, your wives, and your houses. <a href="/web/nehemiah/4.htm">World English Bible</a> I looked, and rose up, and said to the nobles, to the rulers, and to the rest of the people, “Don’t 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 houses.” <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/nehemiah/4.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> And I see, and rise up, and say to the nobles, and to the prefects, and to the rest of the people, “Do not be afraid of them; remember the Lord, the great and the fearful, and fight for your brothers, your sons, and your daughters, your wives, and your houses.” <a href="/ylt/nehemiah/4.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> And I see, and rise up, and say unto the freemen, and unto the prefects, and unto the rest of the people, 'Be not afraid of them; the Lord, the great and the fearful, remember ye, and fight for your brethren, your sons, and your daughters, your wives, and your houses.' <a href="/slt/nehemiah/4.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And I shall see, and I shall rise up and say to the nobles and to the prefects and to the rest of the people, Ye shall not be afraid from their face: remember Jehovah great and terrible; and war for yourselves, your sons and your daughters, your wives and your houses.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/nehemiah/4.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And I looked and rose up: and I said to the chief men and the magistrates, and to the rest of the common people: be not afraid of them. Remember the Lord who is great and terrible, and fight for your brethren, your sons, and your daughters, and your wives, and your houses. <a href="/cpdv/nehemiah/4.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> And I gazed around, and I rose up. And I said to the nobles, and to the magistrates, and to the rest of the common people: “Do not be afraid before their face. Remember the great and terrible Lord, and fight on behalf of your brothers, your sons and your daughters, and your wives and your households.” <a href="/nabre/nehemiah/4.htm">New American Bible</a> I made an inspection, then addressed these words to the nobles, the magistrates, and the rest of the people: “Do not fear them! Keep in mind the LORD, who is great and to be feared, and fight for your kindred, your sons and daughters, your wives and your homes.” <a href="/nrsvce/nehemiah/4.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> After I looked these things over, I stood up and said to the nobles and 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 kin, your sons, your daughters, your wives, and your homes.”<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/nehemiah/4.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> And I was afraid, and arose and said to the nobles and to the rulers and to the rest of the people, Be not afraid of them; remember the LORD, who is great and revered, and fight for your brethren, your sons and your daughters, your wives and your houses. <a href="/hpbt/nehemiah/4.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> And I was afraid and I stood up and I said to the Princes and to the Governors and to the rest of the people: ‘You shall not be afraid before them! Remember LORD JEHOVAH, great and awesome, and fight for the sake of your brothers and for the sake of your sons and your daughters!’<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/nehemiah/4.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> And I looked, and rose up, and said unto the nobles, and to the rulers, and to the rest of the people: 'Be not ye afraid of them; remember the Lord, who is great and awful, and fight for your brethren, your sons and your daughters, your wives and your houses.' <a href="/sep/nehemiah/4.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> And I looked, and arose, and said to the nobles, and to the captains, and to the rest of the people, Be not afraid of them: remember our great and terrible God, and fight for your brethren, your sons, your daughters, your wives, and your houses. <a href="/parallel/nehemiah/4-14.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/ZsQrw7rBvgc?start=903" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/nehemiah/4.htm">Discouragement Overcome</a> …13So I stationed men behind the lowest sections of the wall, at the vulnerable areas. I stationed them by families with their swords, spears, and bows. 14<a href="/hebrew/7200.htm" title="7200: wā·’ê·re (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-1cs) -- To see. A primitive root; to see, literally or figuratively.">After I had made an inspection,</a> <a href="/hebrew/6965.htm" title="6965: wā·’ā·qūm (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-1cs) -- To arise, stand up, stand. A primitive root; to rise.">I stood up</a> <a href="/hebrew/559.htm" title="559: wā·’ō·mar (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-1cs) -- To utter, say. A primitive root; to say.">and said</a> <a href="/hebrew/413.htm" title="413: ’el- (Prep) -- To, into, towards. ">to</a> <a href="/hebrew/2715.htm" title="2715: ha·ḥō·rîm (Art:: N-mp) -- A noble. Or chowr; from charar; properly, white or pure (compare choriy); hence (figuratively) noble (in rank).">the nobles,</a> <a href="/hebrew/413.htm" title="413: wə·’el- (Conj-w:: Prep) -- To, into, towards. "></a> <a href="/hebrew/5461.htm" title="5461: has·sə·ḡā·nîm (Art:: N-mp) -- A prefect, ruler. From an unused root meaning to superintend; a prefect of a province.">the officials,</a> <a href="/hebrew/413.htm" title="413: wə·’el- (Conj-w:: Prep) -- To, into, towards. "></a> <a href="/hebrew/3499.htm" title="3499: ye·ṯer (N-msc) -- From yathar; properly, an overhanging, i.e. an excess, superiority, remainder; also a small rope.">and the rest</a> <a href="/hebrew/5971.htm" title="5971: hā·‘ām (Art:: N-ms) -- From amam; a people; specifically, a tribe; hence troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock.">of the people,</a> <a href="/hebrew/408.htm" title="408: ’al- (Adv) -- Not (a subjective neg.). A negative particle; not; once as a noun, nothing.">“Do not</a> <a href="/hebrew/3372.htm" title="3372: tî·rə·’ū (V-Qal-Imperf-2mp) -- To fear, to revere, caus, to frighten. A primitive root; to fear; morally, to revere; caus. To frighten.">be afraid</a> <a href="/hebrew/6440.htm" title="6440: mip·pə·nê·hem (Prep-m:: N-mpc:: 3mp) -- Face, faces. Plural of an unused noun; the face; used in a great variety of applications; also as a preposition.">of them.</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: ’eṯ- (DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <a href="/hebrew/2142.htm" title="2142: zə·ḵō·rū (V-Qal-Imp-mp) -- Remember. A primitive root; properly, to mark, i.e. To remember; by implication, to mention; also to be male.">Remember</a> <a href="/hebrew/136.htm" title="136: ’ă·ḏō·nāy (N-proper-ms) -- Lord. Am emphatic form of 'adown; the Lord.">the Lord,</a> <a href="/hebrew/1419.htm" title="1419: hag·gā·ḏō·wl (Art:: Adj-ms) -- Great. Or gadol; from gadal; great; hence, older; also insolent.">who is great</a> <a href="/hebrew/3372.htm" title="3372: wə·han·nō·w·rā (Conj-w, Art:: V-Nifal-Prtcpl-ms) -- To fear, to revere, caus, to frighten. A primitive root; to fear; morally, to revere; caus. To frighten.">and awesome,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3898.htm" title="3898: wə·hil·lā·ḥă·mū (Conj-w:: V-Nifal-Imp-mp) -- To feed on, to consume, to battle. A primitive root; to feed on; figuratively, to consume; by implication, to battle.">and fight</a> <a href="/hebrew/5921.htm" title="5921: ‘al- (Prep) -- Properly, the same as al used as a preposition; above, over, upon, or against in a great variety of applications.">for</a> <a href="/hebrew/251.htm" title="251: ’ă·ḥê·ḵem (N-mpc:: 2mp) -- A brother. A primitive word; a brother (like 'ab).">your brothers,</a> <a href="/hebrew/1121.htm" title="1121: bə·nê·ḵem (N-mpc:: 2mp) -- Son. From banah; a son, in the widest sense (like 'ab, 'ach, etc.).">your sons</a> <a href="/hebrew/1323.htm" title="1323: ū·ḇə·nō·ṯê·ḵem (Conj-w:: N-fpc:: 2mp) -- Daughter. From banah; a daughter.">and your daughters,</a> <a href="/hebrew/802.htm" title="802: nə·šê·ḵem (N-fpc:: 2mp) -- Woman, wife, female. Feminine of 'iysh or 'enowsh; irregular plural, nashiym; a woman.">your wives</a> <a href="/hebrew/1004.htm" title="1004: ū·ḇāt·tê·ḵem (Conj-w:: N-mpc:: 2mp) -- A house. Probably from banah abbreviated; a house.">and your homes.”</a> 15When our enemies heard that we were aware of their scheme and that God had frustrated it, each of us returned to his own work on the wall.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/joshua/1-9.htm">Joshua 1:9</a> Have I not commanded you to be strong and courageous? Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the LORD your God is with you wherever you go.” <a href="/deuteronomy/31-6.htm">Deuteronomy 31:6</a> Be strong and courageous; do not be afraid or terrified of them, for it is the LORD your God who goes with you; He will never leave you nor forsake you.” <a href="/isaiah/41-10.htm">Isaiah 41:10</a> Do not fear, for I am with you; do not be afraid, for I am your God. I will strengthen you; I will surely help you; I will uphold you with My righteous right hand. <a href="/2_chronicles/32-7.htm">2 Chronicles 32:7-8</a> “Be strong and courageous! Do not be afraid or discouraged before the king of Assyria and the vast army with him, for there is a greater One with us than with him. / With him is only the arm of flesh, but with us is the LORD our God to help us and to fight our battles.” So the people were strengthened by the words of Hezekiah king of Judah. <a href="/psalms/27-1.htm">Psalm 27:1</a> Of David. The LORD is my light and my salvation—whom shall I fear? The LORD is the stronghold of my life—whom shall I dread? <a href="/exodus/14-13.htm">Exodus 14:13-14</a> But Moses told the people, “Do not be afraid. Stand firm and you will see the LORD’s salvation, which He will accomplish for you today; for the Egyptians you see today, you will never see again. / The LORD will fight for you; you need only to be still.” <a href="/1_samuel/17-45.htm">1 Samuel 17:45-47</a> But David said to the Philistine, “You come against me with sword and spear and javelin, but I come against you in the name of the LORD of Hosts, the God of the armies of Israel, whom you have defied. / This day the LORD will deliver you into my hand. This day I will strike you down, cut off your head, and give the carcasses of the Philistine army to the birds of the air and the creatures of the earth. Then the whole world will know that there is a God in Israel. / And all those assembled here will know that it is not by sword or spear that the LORD saves; for the battle is the LORD’s, and He will give all of you into our hands.” <a href="/psalms/46-1.htm">Psalm 46:1-3</a> For the choirmaster. Of the sons of Korah. According to Alamoth. A song. God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in times of trouble. / Therefore we will not fear, though the earth is transformed and the mountains are toppled into the depths of the seas, / though their waters roar and foam and the mountains quake in the surge. Selah <a href="/romans/8-31.htm">Romans 8:31</a> What then shall we say in response to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us? <a href="/philippians/1-28.htm">Philippians 1:28</a> without being frightened in any way by those who oppose you. This is a clear sign of their destruction but of your salvation, and it is from God. <a href="/2_timothy/1-7.htm">2 Timothy 1:7</a> For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and self-control. <a href="/hebrews/13-6.htm">Hebrews 13:6</a> So we say with confidence: “The Lord is my helper; I will not be afraid. What can man do to me?” <a href="/1_john/4-4.htm">1 John 4:4</a> You, little children, are from God and have overcome them, because greater is He who is in you than he who is in the world. <a href="/ephesians/6-10.htm">Ephesians 6:10-11</a> Finally, be strong in the Lord and in His mighty power. / Put on the full armor of God, so that you can make your stand against the devil’s schemes. <a href="/matthew/10-28.htm">Matthew 10:28</a> Do not be afraid of those who kill the body but cannot kill the soul. Instead, fear the One who can destroy both soul and body in hell.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And I looked, and rose up, and said to the nobles, and to the rulers, and to the rest of the people, Be not you afraid of them: remember the LORD, which is great and terrible, and fight for your brothers, your sons, and your daughters, your wives, and your houses.Be ye not afraid<a href="/numbers/14-9.htm">Numbers 14:9</a> Only rebel not ye against the LORD, neither fear ye the people of the land; for they are bread for us: their defence is departed from them, and the LORD is with us: fear them not.<a href="/deuteronomy/1-21.htm">Deuteronomy 1:21,29,30</a> Behold, the LORD thy God hath set the land before thee: go up and possess it, as the LORD God of thy fathers hath said unto thee; fear not, neither be discouraged… <a href="/deuteronomy/20-3.htm">Deuteronomy 20:3,4</a> And shall say unto them, Hear, O Israel, ye approach this day unto battle against your enemies: let not your hearts faint, fear not, and do not tremble, neither be ye terrified because of them; … remember<a href="/psalms/20-7.htm">Psalm 20:7</a> Some trust in chariots, and some in horses: but we will remember the name of the LORD our God.<a href="/psalms/77-10.htm">Psalm 77:10-20</a> And I said, This is my infirmity: but I will remember the years of the right hand of the most High… <a href="/psalms/143-5.htm">Psalm 143:5</a> I remember the days of old; I meditate on all thy works; I muse on the work of thy hands.great<a href="/nehemiah/1-5.htm">Nehemiah 1:5</a> And said, I beseech thee, O LORD God of heaven, the great and terrible God, that keepeth covenant and mercy for them that love him and observe his commandments:<a href="/deuteronomy/10-17.htm">Deuteronomy 10:17</a> For the LORD your God is God of gods, and Lord of lords, a great God, a mighty, and a terrible, which regardeth not persons, nor taketh reward:<a href="/job/37-22.htm">Job 37:22</a> Fair weather cometh out of the north: with God is terrible majesty.fight<a href="/2_samuel/10-12.htm">2 Samuel 10:12</a> Be of good courage, and let us play the men for our people, and for the cities of our God: and the LORD do that which seemeth him good.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/nehemiah/2-2.htm">Afraid</a> <a href="/nehemiah/1-5.htm">Awesome</a> <a href="/nehemiah/1-5.htm">Awful</a> <a href="/nehemiah/3-12.htm">Daughters</a> <a href="/nehemiah/1-11.htm">Fear</a> <a href="/nehemiah/1-5.htm">Feared</a> <a href="/nehemiah/4-8.htm">Fight</a> <a href="/nehemiah/4-1.htm">Great</a> <a href="/nehemiah/4-1.htm">Greatly</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/7-10.htm">Homes</a> <a href="/ezra/10-16.htm">Houses</a> <a href="/nehemiah/4-6.htm">Mind</a> <a href="/nehemiah/3-5.htm">Nobles</a> <a href="/nehemiah/3-5.htm">Ones</a> <a href="/nehemiah/1-8.htm">Remember</a> <a href="/nehemiah/2-16.htm">Rest</a> <a href="/nehemiah/3-1.htm">Rose</a> <a href="/nehemiah/2-16.htm">Rulers</a> <a href="/nehemiah/1-5.htm">Terrible</a> <a href="/ezra/10-44.htm">Wives</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/nehemiah/6-9.htm">Afraid</a> <a href="/nehemiah/9-32.htm">Awesome</a> <a href="/nehemiah/9-18.htm">Awful</a> <a href="/nehemiah/5-2.htm">Daughters</a> <a href="/nehemiah/5-9.htm">Fear</a> <a href="/nehemiah/6-16.htm">Feared</a> <a href="/nehemiah/4-20.htm">Fight</a> <a href="/nehemiah/4-19.htm">Great</a> <a href="/nehemiah/6-16.htm">Greatly</a> <a href="/nehemiah/5-3.htm">Homes</a> <a href="/nehemiah/5-3.htm">Houses</a> <a href="/nehemiah/5-7.htm">Mind</a> <a href="/nehemiah/4-19.htm">Nobles</a> <a href="/nehemiah/4-19.htm">Ones</a> <a href="/nehemiah/5-19.htm">Remember</a> <a href="/nehemiah/4-19.htm">Rest</a> <a href="/esther/5-9.htm">Rose</a> <a href="/nehemiah/4-16.htm">Rulers</a> <a href="/nehemiah/9-32.htm">Terrible</a> <a href="/nehemiah/5-1.htm">Wives</a><div class="vheading2">Nehemiah 4</div>1. <a href="/nehemiah/4-1.htm">While the enemies scoff, Nehemiah prays and continues the work</a> 7. <a href="/nehemiah/4-7.htm">Understanding the wrath and secrets of the enemy, he sets a watch</a> 13. <a href="/nehemiah/4-13.htm">He arms the laborers</a> 19. <a href="/nehemiah/4-19.htm">and gives military precepts</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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In the context of rebuilding Jerusalem's walls, this inspection was crucial for assessing the situation and preparing for potential threats. Nehemiah's role as a leader parallels that of a shepherd overseeing his flock, ensuring their safety and well-being.I stood up and said to the nobles, the officials, and the rest of the people Nehemiah addresses a diverse group, indicating the unity required among different societal levels to achieve a common goal. This mirrors the biblical principle of unity in the body of Christ, as seen in <a href="/1_corinthians/12-12.htm">1 Corinthians 12:12-27</a>, where each member plays a vital role in the community.Do not be afraid of them Fear is a common theme in the Bible, often addressed by God or His messengers to encourage His people. This phrase echoes God's reassurance to Joshua in <a href="/joshua/1-9.htm">Joshua 1:9</a>, emphasizing trust in divine protection over fear of adversaries.Remember the Lord, who is great and awesome This call to remember God's greatness serves as a reminder of His past faithfulness and power. It aligns with <a href="/deuteronomy/7-21.htm">Deuteronomy 7:21</a>, where God is described as "great and awesome," encouraging reliance on His strength rather than human ability.and fight for your brothers, your sons and your daughters, your wives and your homes The call to fight for family and home underscores the importance of protecting one's community and heritage. This reflects the biblical value of family and the responsibility to safeguard it, as seen in passages like <a href="/1_timothy/5-8.htm">1 Timothy 5:8</a>, which emphasizes providing for one's household.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/n/nehemiah.htm">Nehemiah</a> The central figure in the book, Nehemiah is a Jewish leader who is instrumental in rebuilding the walls of Jerusalem after the Babylonian exile. He is known for his leadership, prayerfulness, and dedication to God’s work. 2. <a href="/topical/n/nobles_and_officials.htm">Nobles and Officials</a> These are the leaders among the Jewish people who were responsible for helping Nehemiah organize and motivate the people to rebuild the wall. 3. <a href="/topical/t/the_people.htm">The People</a> The Jewish community in Jerusalem who were working on rebuilding the wall. They faced opposition and threats from surrounding enemies. 4. <a href="/topical/j/jerusalem.htm">Jerusalem</a> The city of God’s people, which had been in ruins and was in the process of being rebuilt under Nehemiah’s leadership. 5. <a href="/topical/e/enemies.htm">Enemies</a> The surrounding nations and groups who opposed the rebuilding of Jerusalem’s walls, including the Samaritans, Ammonites, and others.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/c/courage_in_the_face_of_opposition.htm">Courage in the Face of Opposition</a> Nehemiah’s leadership exemplifies the importance of courage when facing external threats. Believers are encouraged to stand firm in their faith, trusting in God’s protection and provision. <a href="/topical/t/the_power_of_remembrance.htm">The Power of Remembrance</a> Remembering the Lord’s past faithfulness and His mighty power can strengthen believers in times of fear and uncertainty. Reflecting on God’s character and promises is crucial for spiritual resilience. <a href="/topical/f/family_and_community_defense.htm">Family and Community Defense</a> Nehemiah’s call to fight for family and community highlights the importance of protecting and nurturing these relationships. Believers are encouraged to prioritize and defend their families and communities against spiritual and moral threats. <a href="/topical/l/leadership_and_encouragement.htm">Leadership and Encouragement</a> Effective leadership involves inspiring and encouraging others, especially in challenging times. Nehemiah’s example shows how leaders can motivate others by pointing them to God’s greatness and the importance of their mission.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_nehemiah_4.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Nehemiah 4</a> <a href="/q/what_does_'rightly_dividing'_mean.htm">What is true, noble, right, pure, lovely, admirable?</a> <a href="/q/what_defines_militarism.htm">What defines militarism?</a> <a href="/q/what_do_ezra_and_nehemiah_teach.htm">What lessons do Ezra and Nehemiah's stories teach us?</a> <a href="/q/is_neh._7_6-73_list_archaeologically_proven.htm">Does the detailed list of families and possessions in Nehemiah 7:6-73 have any archaeological corroboration, or could it be exaggerated?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/nehemiah/4.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(14) And I looked.--It appears that the energetic appeal now described was uttered on the actual approach of an attacking party.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/nehemiah/4.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 14. - And I looked, and rose up, and said. A particular occasion seems to be spoken cf. The allies had joined their forces; the army was advancing; Nehemiah had obtained information of the quarter from which the attack was to be expected; he had posted his men (ver. 13); when he "looked, and rose up," and spoke, it was probably as the enemy was coming up to the attack; he then made this short but stirring appeal. That no conflict followed would seem to show, that "when the enemy approached, and saw from a distance the whole people awaiting them in perfect equipment, order, and spirit," they lost heart and "turned back" (Ewald, 'History of Israel,' vol. 5. p. 155). The Lord, which is great and terrible. See the comment on ch. 1:5. <a href="/commentaries/nehemiah/4-14.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>After I had made an inspection, וָאֵ֣רֶא (wā·’ê·re) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - first person common singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7200.htm">Strong's 7200: </a> To see I stood up וָאָק֗וּם (wā·’ā·qūm) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - first person common singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6965.htm">Strong's 6965: </a> To arise, stand up, stand and said וָאֹמַ֞ר (wā·’ō·mar) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - first person common singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_559.htm">Strong's 559: </a> To utter, say to אֶל־ (’el-) Preposition <a href="/hebrew/strongs_413.htm">Strong's 413: </a> Near, with, among, to the nobles, הַחֹרִ֤ים (ha·ḥō·rîm) Article | Noun - masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2715.htm">Strong's 2715: </a> White, pure, noble the officials, הַסְּגָנִים֙ (has·sə·ḡā·nîm) Article | Noun - masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5461.htm">Strong's 5461: </a> A prefect of a, province and the rest יֶ֣תֶר (ye·ṯer) Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3499.htm">Strong's 3499: </a> An overhanging, an excess, superiority, remainder, a small rope of the people, הָעָ֔ם (hā·‘ām) Article | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5971.htm">Strong's 5971: </a> A people, a tribe, troops, attendants, a flock “Do not אַל־ (’al-) Adverb <a href="/hebrew/strongs_408.htm">Strong's 408: </a> Not be afraid תִּֽירְא֖וּ (tî·rə·’ū) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - second person masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3372.htm">Strong's 3372: </a> To fear, to revere, caus, to frighten of them. מִפְּנֵיהֶ֑ם (mip·pə·nê·hem) Preposition-m | Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6440.htm">Strong's 6440: </a> The face Remember זְכֹ֔רוּ (zə·ḵō·rū) Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2142.htm">Strong's 2142: </a> To mark, to remember, to mention, to be male the Lord, אֲדֹנָ֞י (’ă·ḏō·nāy) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_136.htm">Strong's 136: </a> The Lord who is great הַגָּד֤וֹל (hag·gā·ḏō·wl) Article | Adjective - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1419.htm">Strong's 1419: </a> Great, older, insolent and awesome, וְהַנּוֹרָא֙ (wə·han·nō·w·rā) Conjunctive waw, Article | Verb - Nifal - Participle - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3372.htm">Strong's 3372: </a> To fear, to revere, caus, to frighten and fight וְהִֽלָּחֲמ֗וּ (wə·hil·lā·ḥă·mū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Nifal - Imperative - masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3898.htm">Strong's 3898: </a> To feed on, to consume, to battle for עַל־ (‘al-) Preposition <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5921.htm">Strong's 5921: </a> Above, over, upon, against your brothers, אֲחֵיכֶם֙ (’ă·ḥê·ḵem) Noun - masculine plural construct | second person masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_251.htm">Strong's 251: </a> A brother, ) your sons בְּנֵיכֶ֣ם (bə·nê·ḵem) Noun - masculine plural construct | second person masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1121.htm">Strong's 1121: </a> A son and your daughters, וּבְנֹתֵיכֶ֔ם (ū·ḇə·nō·ṯê·ḵem) Conjunctive waw | Noun - feminine plural construct | second person masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1323.htm">Strong's 1323: </a> A daughter your wives נְשֵׁיכֶ֖ם (nə·šê·ḵem) Noun - feminine plural construct | second person masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_802.htm">Strong's 802: </a> Woman, wife, female and your homes.? וּבָתֵּיכֶֽם׃ (ū·ḇāt·tê·ḵem) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine plural construct | second person masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1004.htm">Strong's 1004: </a> A house <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/nehemiah/4-14.htm">Nehemiah 4:14 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/nehemiah/4-14.htm">Nehemiah 4:14 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/nehemiah/4-14.htm">Nehemiah 4:14 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/nehemiah/4-14.htm">Nehemiah 4:14 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/nehemiah/4-14.htm">Nehemiah 4:14 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/nehemiah/4-14.htm">Nehemiah 4:14 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/nehemiah/4-14.htm">Nehemiah 4:14 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/nehemiah/4-14.htm">Nehemiah 4:14 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/nehemiah/4-14.htm">Nehemiah 4:14 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/nehemiah/4-14.htm">Nehemiah 4:14 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/nehemiah/4-14.htm">OT History: Nehemiah 4:14 I looked and rose up and said (Neh Ne) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/nehemiah/4-13.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Nehemiah 4:13"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Nehemiah 4:13" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/nehemiah/4-15.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Nehemiah 4:15"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Nehemiah 4:15" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>