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That way they and their servants could help with guard duty at night and work during the day.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/nehemiah/4.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />I also said to the people at that time, “Let every man and his servant pass the night within Jerusalem, that they may be a guard for us by night and may labor by day.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/nehemiah/4.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />At that time I also said to the people, “Let every man and his servant spend the night inside Jerusalem, so that they can stand guard by night and work by day.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/nehemiah/4.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />Likewise at the same time said I unto the people, Let every one with his servant lodge within Jerusalem, that in the night they may be a guard to us, and labour on the day.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/nehemiah/4.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />At the same time I also said to the people, “Let each man and his servant stay at night in Jerusalem, that they may be our guard by night and a working party by day.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/nehemiah/4.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />At that time I also said to the people, “Each man with his servant shall spend the night within Jerusalem, so that they may be a guard for us by night and a laborer by day.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/nehemiah/4.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />At that time I also said to the people, &#8220Let each man with his servant spend the night within Jerusalem so that they may be a guard for us by night and a laborer by day.&#8221<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/nehemiah/4.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />At that time I also said to the people, “Let each man with his servant spend the night within Jerusalem so that they may be a guard for us by night and a laborer by day.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/nehemiah/4.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />At that time I also said to the people, “Let each man with his young man spend the night within Jerusalem so that they may be a guard for us by night and a worker by day.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/nehemiah/4.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />At that time I also said to the people, “Let each man with his servant spend the night inside Jerusalem so that they may serve as a guard for us at night and a laborer during the day.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/nehemiah/4.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />At that time, I also said to the people, “Let everyone and his servant spend the night inside Jerusalem, so that they can stand guard by night and work by day.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/nehemiah/4.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />At that time, I also said to the people, &#8220Let everyone and his servant spend the night inside Jerusalem, so that they can stand guard by night and work by day.&#8221 <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/nehemiah/4.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />Likewise at the same time said I unto the people, Let every one with his servant lodge within Jerusalem, that in the night they may be a guard to us, and may labor in the day.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/nehemiah/4.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />I asked the men in charge and their workers to stay inside Jerusalem and stand guard at night. So they guarded the city at night and worked during the day. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/nehemiah/4.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />Likewise at the same time said I unto the people, Let every one with his servant lodge within Jerusalem, that in the night they may be a guard to us, and may labour in the day.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/nehemiah/4.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />At that time I told the people, "Every man and his servant should stay overnight in Jerusalem so that we can set a guard at night and work during the day."<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/nehemiah/4.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />During this time I told the men in charge that they and all their helpers had to stay in Jerusalem at night, so that we could guard the city at night as well as work in the daytime. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/nehemiah/4.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />At the same time I told the people, "Let's have everyone sleep at night inside Jerusalem with their servants, so they can guard us at night and work during the day. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/nehemiah/4.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />At that time I also said to the people, ?Let every man and his servant spend the night inside Jerusalem, so that they can stand guard by night and work by day.?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/nehemiah/4.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />At that time I instructed the people, "Let every man and his coworker spend the night in Jerusalem and let them be guards for us by night and workers by day.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/nehemiah/4.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />Likewise at the same time said I to the people, "Let everyone with his servant lodge within Jerusalem, that in the night they may be a guard to us, and may labor in the day."<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/nehemiah/4.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />Likewise at the same time said I to the people, Let every one with his servant lodge within Jerusalem, that in the night they may be a guard to us, and labor in the day.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/nehemiah/4.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Likewise at the same time I said to the people, “Let everyone with his servant lodge within Jerusalem, that in the night they may be a guard to us, and may labor in the day.” <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/nehemiah/4.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />Also, at that time I said to the people, “Let each lodge with his servant in the midst of Jerusalem, and they have been a watch for us by night, and [for] the work by day”:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/nehemiah/4.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> Also, at that time I said to the people, 'Let each with his servant lodge in the midst of Jerusalem, and they have been to us by night a guard, and by day for the work:'<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/nehemiah/4.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />Also in that time I said to the people, A man and his youth shall lodge in the midst of Jerusalem; and they were watching for us in the night, and work in the day.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/nehemiah/4.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />At that time also I said to the people: Let every one with his servant stay in the midst of Jerusalem, and let us take our turns in the night, and by day, to work. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/nehemiah/4.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />Also at that time, I said to the people: “Let each one with his servant remain in the midst of Jerusalem. And let us take turns, throughout the night and day, in doing the work.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/nehemiah/4.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />At the same time I told the people to spend the nights inside Jerusalem, each with an attendant, so that they might serve as a guard by night and a working force by day.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/nehemiah/4.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />I also said to the people at that time, “Let every man and his servant pass the night inside Jerusalem, so that they may be a guard for us by night and may labor by day.”<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/nehemiah/4.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />Also at that time I said to the people, Let every one with his servant lodge in the midst of the streets of Jerusalem, and let them guard it in the night and in the day, so that the builders may do the work.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/nehemiah/4.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />Also at that time I said to the people: “A man and his boy shall be spending the night within the streets of Jerusalem, and they shall be guarding it by night and by day, and they shall be doing the work.”<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/nehemiah/4.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />Likewise at the same time said I unto the people: 'Let every one with his servant lodge within Jerusalem, that in the night they may be a guard to us, and may labour in the day.'<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/nehemiah/4.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And at that time I said to the people, Lodge ye every man with his servant in the midst of Jerusalem, and let the night be a watch-time to you, and the day a work-time.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/nehemiah/4-22.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/ZsQrw7rBvgc?start=988" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/nehemiah/4.htm">Discouragement Overcome</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">21</span>So we continued the work, while half of the men held spears from the break of dawn until the stars came out. <span class="reftext">22</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/1931.htm" title="1931: ha·hî (Art:: Pro-3fs) -- He, she, it. ">At that</a> <a href="/hebrew/6256.htm" title="6256: bā·‘êṯ (Prep-b, Art:: N-cs) -- Time. From ad; time, especially now, when, etc.">time</a> <a href="/hebrew/1571.htm" title="1571: gam (Conj) -- Also, moreover, yea. ">I also</a> <a href="/hebrew/559.htm" title="559: ’ā·mar·tî (V-Qal-Perf-1cs) -- To utter, say. A primitive root; to say.">said</a> <a href="/hebrew/5971.htm" title="5971: lā·‘ām (Prep-l, Art:: N-ms) -- From amam; a people; specifically, a tribe; hence troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock.">to the people,</a> <a href="/hebrew/376.htm" title="376: ’îš (N-ms) -- Man. Contracted for 'enowsh; a man as an individual or a male person; often used as an adjunct to a more definite term.">“Let every man</a> <a href="/hebrew/5288.htm" title="5288: wə·na·‘ă·rōw (Conj-w:: N-msc:: 3ms) -- A boy, lad, youth, retainer. From na'ar; a boy, from the age of infancy to adolescence; by implication, a servant; also, a girl.">and his servant</a> <a href="/hebrew/3885.htm" title="3885: yā·lî·nū (V-Qal-Imperf-3mp) -- Or liyn; a primitive root; to stop; by implication, to stay permanently; hence to be obstinate.">spend the night</a> <a href="/hebrew/8432.htm" title="8432: bə·ṯō·wḵ (Prep-b:: N-msc) -- Midst. From an unused root meaning to sever; a bisection, i.e. the centre.">inside</a> <a href="/hebrew/3389.htm" title="3389: yə·rū·šā·lim (N-proper-fs) -- Probably foundation of peace, capital city of all Isr. ">Jerusalem,</a> <a href="/hebrew/1961.htm" title="1961: wə·hā·yū- (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConjPerf-3cp) -- To fall out, come to pass, become, be. A primitive root; to exist, i.e. Be or become, come to pass.">so that they can stand</a> <a href="/hebrew/lā·nū (Prep:: 1cp) -- "></a> <a href="/hebrew/4929.htm" title="4929: miš·mār (N-ms) -- Place of confinement, jail, prison, guard, watch, observance. From shamar; a guard; a deposit; also a usage, or an example.">guard</a> <a href="/hebrew/3915.htm" title="3915: hal·lay·lāh (Art:: N-ms) -- Night. Or leyl; also laylah; from the same as luwl; properly, a twist, i.e. Night; figuratively, adversity.">by night</a> <a href="/hebrew/4399.htm" title="4399: mə·lā·ḵāh (N-fs) -- From the same as mal'ak; properly, deputyship, i.e. Ministry; generally, employment or work; also property.">and work</a> <a href="/hebrew/3117.htm" title="3117: wə·hay·yō·wm (Conj-w, Art:: N-ms) -- Day. From an unused root meaning to be hot; a day, whether literal, or figurative.">by day.”</a> </span><span class="reftext">23</span>So neither I nor my brothers nor my servants nor the guards with me changed out of our clothes; each carried his weapon, even to go for water.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/nehemiah/4-9.htm">Nehemiah 4:9</a></span><br />So we prayed to our God and posted a guard against them day and night.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/nehemiah/4-16.htm">Nehemiah 4:16-17</a></span><br />And from that day on, half of my servants did the work while the other half held spears, shields, bows, and armor. The officers stationed themselves behind all the people of Judah / who were rebuilding the wall. The laborers who carried materials worked with one hand and held a weapon with the other.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/nehemiah/7-3.htm">Nehemiah 7:3</a></span><br />And I told them, “Do not open the gates of Jerusalem until the sun is hot. While the guards are on duty, keep the doors shut and securely fastened. And appoint the residents of Jerusalem as guards, some at their posts and some at their own homes.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/nehemiah/13-19.htm">Nehemiah 13:19</a></span><br />When the evening shadows began to fall on the gates of Jerusalem, just before the Sabbath, I ordered that the gates be shut and not opened until after the Sabbath. I posted some of my servants at the gates so that no load could enter on the Sabbath day.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_thessalonians/5-6.htm">1 Thessalonians 5:6</a></span><br />So then, let us not sleep as the others do, but let us remain awake and sober.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_peter/5-8.htm">1 Peter 5:8</a></span><br />Be sober-minded and alert. Your adversary the devil prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/24-42.htm">Matthew 24:42</a></span><br />Therefore keep watch, because you do not know the day on which your Lord will come.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/mark/13-34.htm">Mark 13:34-37</a></span><br />It is like a man going on a journey who left his house, put each servant in charge of his own task, and instructed the doorkeeper to keep watch. / Therefore keep watch, because you do not know when the master of the house will return—whether in the evening, at midnight, when the rooster crows, or in the morning. / Otherwise, he may arrive without notice and find you sleeping. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/12-35.htm">Luke 12:35-38</a></span><br />Be dressed for service and keep your lamps burning. / Then you will be like servants waiting for their master to return from the wedding banquet, so that when he comes and knocks, they can open the door for him at once. / Blessed are those servants whom the master finds on watch when he returns. Truly I tell you, he will dress himself to serve and will have them recline at the table, and he himself will come and wait on them. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ephesians/6-18.htm">Ephesians 6:18</a></span><br />Pray in the Spirit at all times, with every kind of prayer and petition. To this end, stay alert with all perseverance in your prayers for all the saints.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_corinthians/16-13.htm">1 Corinthians 16:13</a></span><br />Be on the alert. Stand firm in the faith. Be men of courage. Be strong.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/32-5.htm">2 Chronicles 32:5</a></span><br />Then Hezekiah worked resolutely to rebuild all the broken sections of the wall and to raise up towers on it. He also built an outer wall and reinforced the supporting terraces of the City of David, and he produced an abundance of weapons and shields.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/62-6.htm">Isaiah 62:6</a></span><br />On your walls, O Jerusalem, I have posted watchmen; they will never be silent day or night. You who call on the LORD shall take no rest for yourselves,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ezekiel/33-6.htm">Ezekiel 33:6-7</a></span><br />But if the watchman sees the sword coming and fails to blow the horn to warn the people, and the sword comes and takes away a life, then that one will be taken away in his iniquity, but I will hold the watchman accountable for his blood.’ / As for you, O son of man, I have made you a watchman for the house of Israel; so hear the word from My mouth and give them the warning from Me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/11-11.htm">2 Samuel 11:11</a></span><br />Uriah answered, “The ark and Israel and Judah are dwelling in tents, and my master Joab and his soldiers are camped in the open field. How can I go to my house to eat and drink and sleep with my wife? As surely as you live, and as your soul lives, I will not do such a thing!”</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">Likewise at the same time said I to the people, Let every one with his servant lodge within Jerusalem, that in the night they may be a guard to us, and labor on the day.</p><p class="hdg">every one</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/nehemiah/11-1.htm">Nehemiah 11:1,2</a></b></br> And the rulers of the people dwelt at Jerusalem: the rest of the people also cast lots, to bring one of ten to dwell in Jerusalem the holy city, and nine parts <i>to dwell</i> in <i>other</i> cities… </p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/nehemiah/4-9.htm">Guard</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/12-11.htm">Guards</a> <a href="/2_kings/14-26.htm">Helper</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/21-15.htm">Inside</a> <a href="/nehemiah/4-8.htm">Jerusalem</a> <a href="/2_samuel/16-19.htm">Labour</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/32-29.htm">Likewise</a> <a href="/nehemiah/4-9.htm">Night</a> <a href="/nehemiah/2-19.htm">Servant</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/35-3.htm">Serve</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/9-27.htm">Spend</a> <a href="/nehemiah/4-16.htm">Time</a> <a href="/nehemiah/4-9.htm">Watch</a> <a href="/ezra/10-9.htm">Within</a> <a href="/nehemiah/4-21.htm">Working</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/nehemiah/4-23.htm">Guard</a> <a href="/nehemiah/4-23.htm">Guards</a> <a href="/job/4-3.htm">Helper</a> <a href="/esther/4-2.htm">Inside</a> <a href="/nehemiah/6-7.htm">Jerusalem</a> <a href="/proverbs/10-16.htm">Labour</a> <a href="/nehemiah/5-10.htm">Likewise</a> <a href="/nehemiah/6-10.htm">Night</a> <a href="/nehemiah/6-5.htm">Servant</a> <a href="/nehemiah/9-35.htm">Serve</a> <a href="/nehemiah/13-21.htm">Spend</a> <a href="/nehemiah/5-14.htm">Time</a> <a href="/nehemiah/7-3.htm">Watch</a> <a href="/nehemiah/6-10.htm">Within</a> <a href="/job/7-1.htm">Working</a><div class="vheading2">Nehemiah 4</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/nehemiah/4-1.htm">While the enemies scoff, Nehemiah prays and continues the work</a></span><br><span class="reftext">7. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/nehemiah/4-7.htm">Understanding the wrath and secrets of the enemy, he sets a watch</a></span><br><span class="reftext">13. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/nehemiah/4-13.htm">He arms the laborers</a></span><br><span class="reftext">19. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/nehemiah/4-19.htm">and gives military precepts</a></span><br></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'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/nehemiah/4.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/nehemiah/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/nehemiah/4.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>At that time I also said to the people</b><br>Nehemiah, as the governor of Judah, is addressing the people during a critical period of rebuilding the walls of Jerusalem. This phrase highlights his leadership and the urgency of the situation. Nehemiah's role is reminiscent of other biblical leaders who guided their people through challenging times, such as Moses and Joshua.<p><b>Let every man and his servant spend the night inside Jerusalem</b><br>This directive underscores the need for unity and protection. By having everyone stay within the city, Nehemiah ensures that the workforce is readily available and protected from external threats. The mention of servants indicates the social structure of the time, where households often included servants or hired workers. This strategy also reflects the communal living seen in other parts of the Bible, such as the early church in <a href="/acts/2-44.htm">Acts 2:44-47</a>.<p><b>so that they can stand guard by night</b><br>The need for vigilance is emphasized here, as the rebuilding efforts faced opposition from surrounding enemies like Sanballat and Tobiah. Standing guard was crucial to prevent sabotage and ensure the safety of the workers. This vigilance is a recurring theme in Scripture, where believers are often called to be watchful, as seen in <a href="/1_peter/5-8.htm">1 Peter 5:8</a>.<p><b>and work by day</b><br>The dual focus on guarding and working highlights the balance between defense and progress. This mirrors the Christian life, where believers are called to both protect their faith and actively engage in good works. The dedication to work during the day reflects the industrious spirit encouraged throughout the Bible, such as in <a href="/proverbs/6-6.htm">Proverbs 6:6-8</a>, which praises the diligence of the ant.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/n/nehemiah.htm">Nehemiah</a></b><br>The central figure in the book, Nehemiah was a cupbearer to the Persian king Artaxerxes and later became the governor of Jerusalem. He led the efforts to rebuild the walls of Jerusalem.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/j/jerusalem.htm">Jerusalem</a></b><br>The city of great significance to the Jewish people, Jerusalem was in ruins at this time, and its walls were being rebuilt under Nehemiah's leadership.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_people.htm">The People</a></b><br>The Jewish inhabitants of Jerusalem and those who returned from exile to help rebuild the city walls. They were under constant threat from surrounding enemies.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_servants.htm">The Servants</a></b><br>Likely referring to the laborers and helpers who assisted the Jewish people in the rebuilding efforts.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_enemies.htm">The Enemies</a></b><br>Although not directly mentioned in this verse, the surrounding adversaries like the Samaritans, Ammonites, and others posed a threat to the rebuilding efforts.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/v/vigilance_in_faith.htm">Vigilance in Faith</a></b><br>Just as Nehemiah instructed the people to be on guard, Christians are called to be vigilant in their faith, aware of spiritual threats and ready to defend their beliefs.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/b/balancing_work_and_watchfulness.htm">Balancing Work and Watchfulness</a></b><br>Nehemiah's strategy of working by day and guarding by night teaches the importance of balancing diligence in our daily tasks with spiritual watchfulness.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/community_and_cooperation.htm">Community and Cooperation</a></b><br>The rebuilding of Jerusalem's walls was a communal effort. This highlights the importance of working together in the body of Christ to achieve common goals.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/l/leadership_and_responsibility.htm">Leadership and Responsibility</a></b><br>Nehemiah's leadership exemplifies the role of a godly leader who takes responsibility for the safety and well-being of his people, encouraging us to lead with integrity and care.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/trust_in_god's_protection.htm">Trust in God's Protection</a></b><br>While human efforts are necessary, ultimate trust should be placed in God's protection and provision, as seen in Nehemiah's reliance on God throughout the rebuilding process.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_nehemiah_4.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Nehemiah 4</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/main_themes_of_bible's_books.htm">What are the main themes of the Bible's books?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_do_watchmen_attack_her_in_song_5_7.htm">If the setting is historical, why would the watchmen attack the beloved in Song of Solomon 5:7 instead of recognizing her station or status? </a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/nehemiah_4_21-23__is_constant_vigilance_feasible.htm">Nehemiah 4:21-23: Does the notion of workers maintaining constant vigilance, day and night, align with practical human limitations and historical labor practices?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/archaeological_proof_of_nehemiah_4_11_plot.htm">Nehemiah 4:11: Are there any archaeological records to confirm a plot of secret attacks against the builders in Jerusalem at this time?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/nehemiah/4.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 22.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">Every one, with his servant</span>. The material condition of the people had much improved since the return under Zerubbabel. Then there was only one slave to every six Israelites (<a href="/ezra/2-64.htm">Ezra 2:64, 65</a>); now every Israelite had his slave, and many no doubt a large number. <span class="cmt_word">Lodge within Jerusalem</span>. <span class="accented">i.e.</span> "sleep" or "pass the night" there, instead of returning to their several villages or towns. <span class="cmt_word">That in the night they may be a guard to us</span>. The very fact that they were in Jerusalem, and known to be there, would tend to prevent an attack; and if the enemy assaulted by night, they would be at hand, and able to take their part in guarding the work. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/nehemiah/4-22.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">At that</span><br /><span class="heb">הַהִיא֙</span> <span class="translit">(ha·hî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Pronoun - third person feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1931.htm">Strong's 1931: </a> </span><span class="str2">He, self, the same, this, that, as, are</span><br /><br /><span class="word">time</span><br /><span class="heb">בָּעֵ֤ת</span> <span class="translit">(bā·‘êṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-b, Article | Noun - common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6256.htm">Strong's 6256: </a> </span><span class="str2">Time, now, when</span><br /><br /><span class="word">I also</span><br /><span class="heb">גַּ֣ם</span> <span class="translit">(gam)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunction<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1571.htm">Strong's 1571: </a> </span><span class="str2">Assemblage, also, even, yea, though, both, and</span><br /><br /><span class="word">said</span><br /><span class="heb">אָמַ֣רְתִּי</span> <span class="translit">(’ā·mar·tî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Perfect - first person common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_559.htm">Strong's 559: </a> </span><span class="str2">To utter, say</span><br /><br /><span class="word">to the people,</span><br /><span class="heb">לָעָ֔ם</span> <span class="translit">(lā·‘ām)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l, Article | Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5971.htm">Strong's 5971: </a> </span><span class="str2">A people, a tribe, troops, attendants, a flock</span><br /><br /><span class="word">“Let every man</span><br /><span class="heb">אִ֣ישׁ</span> <span class="translit">(’îš)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_376.htm">Strong's 376: </a> </span><span class="str2">A man as an individual, a male person</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and his servant</span><br /><span class="heb">וְנַעֲר֔וֹ</span> <span class="translit">(wə·na·‘ă·rōw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5288.htm">Strong's 5288: </a> </span><span class="str2">A boy, lad, youth, retainer</span><br /><br /><span class="word">spend the night</span><br /><span class="heb">יָלִ֖ינוּ</span> <span class="translit">(yā·lî·nū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3885.htm">Strong's 3885: </a> </span><span class="str2">To stop, to stay permanently, to be obstinate</span><br /><br /><span class="word">inside</span><br /><span class="heb">בְּת֣וֹךְ</span> <span class="translit">(bə·ṯō·wḵ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8432.htm">Strong's 8432: </a> </span><span class="str2">A bisection, the centre</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Jerusalem,</span><br /><span class="heb">יְרוּשָׁלִָ֑ם</span> <span class="translit">(yə·rū·šā·lim)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3389.htm">Strong's 3389: </a> </span><span class="str2">Jerusalem -- probably 'foundation of peace', capital city of all Israel</span><br /><br /><span class="word">so that they can stand</span><br /><span class="heb">וְהָֽיוּ־</span> <span class="translit">(wə·hā·yū-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - third person common plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1961.htm">Strong's 1961: </a> </span><span class="str2">To fall out, come to pass, become, be</span><br /><br /><span class="word">guard</span><br /><span class="heb">מִשְׁמָ֖ר</span> <span class="translit">(miš·mār)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4929.htm">Strong's 4929: </a> </span><span class="str2">Place of confinement, jail, prison, guard, watch, observance</span><br /><br /><span class="word">by night</span><br /><span class="heb">הַלַּ֛יְלָה</span> <span class="translit">(hal·lay·lāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3915.htm">Strong's 3915: </a> </span><span class="str2">A twist, night, adversity</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and work</span><br /><span class="heb">מְלָאכָֽה׃</span> <span class="translit">(mə·lā·ḵāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4399.htm">Strong's 4399: </a> </span><span class="str2">Deputyship, ministry, employment, work, property</span><br /><br /><span class="word">by day.”</span><br /><span class="heb">וְהַיּ֥וֹם</span> <span class="translit">(wə·hay·yō·wm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw, Article | Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3117.htm">Strong's 3117: </a> </span><span class="str2">A day</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/nehemiah/4-22.htm">Nehemiah 4:22 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/nehemiah/4-22.htm">Nehemiah 4:22 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/nehemiah/4-22.htm">Nehemiah 4:22 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/nehemiah/4-22.htm">Nehemiah 4:22 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/nehemiah/4-22.htm">Nehemiah 4:22 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/nehemiah/4-22.htm">Nehemiah 4:22 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/nehemiah/4-22.htm">Nehemiah 4:22 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/nehemiah/4-22.htm">Nehemiah 4:22 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/nehemiah/4-22.htm">Nehemiah 4:22 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/nehemiah/4-22.htm">Nehemiah 4:22 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/nehemiah/4-22.htm">OT History: Nehemiah 4:22 Likewise at the same time said (Neh Ne) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/nehemiah/4-21.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Nehemiah 4:21"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Nehemiah 4:21" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/nehemiah/4-23.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Nehemiah 4:23"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Nehemiah 4:23" /></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>