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We his servants will start rebuilding, but as for you, you have no share in Jerusalem or any claim or historic right to it.&#8221 <a href="/nlt/nehemiah/2.htm">New Living Translation</a> I replied, “The God of heaven will help us succeed. We, his servants, will start rebuilding this wall. But you have no share, legal right, or historic claim in Jerusalem.” <a href="/esv/nehemiah/2.htm">English Standard Version</a> Then I replied to them, “The God of heaven will make us prosper, and we his servants will arise and build, but you have no portion or right or claim in Jerusalem.” <a href="/bsb/nehemiah/2.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> So I answered them and said, “The God of heaven is the One who will grant us success. We, His servants, will start rebuilding, but you have no portion, right, or claim in Jerusalem.” <a href="/kjv/nehemiah/2.htm">King James Bible</a> Then answered I them, and said unto them, The God of heaven, he will prosper us; therefore we his servants will arise and build: but ye have no portion, nor right, nor memorial, in Jerusalem. <a href="/nkjv/nehemiah/2.htm">New King James Version</a> So I answered them, and said to them, “The God of heaven Himself will prosper us; therefore we His servants will arise and build, but you have no heritage or right or memorial in Jerusalem.” <a href="/nasb_/nehemiah/2.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> So I answered them and said to them, “The God of heaven will make us successful; therefore we His servants will arise and build, but you have no part, right, or memorial in Jerusalem.” <a href="/nasb/nehemiah/2.htm">NASB 1995</a> So I answered them and said to them, &#8220The God of heaven will give us success; therefore we His servants will arise and build, but you have no portion, right or memorial in Jerusalem.&#8221 <a href="/nasb77/nehemiah/2.htm">NASB 1977 </a> So I answered them and said to them, “The God of heaven will give us success; therefore we His servants will arise and build, but you have no portion, right, or memorial in Jerusalem.” <a href="/lsb/nehemiah/2.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> So I responded to them with a word and said to them, “The God of heaven will give us success; therefore we His slaves will arise and build, but you have no portion, right, or remembrance in Jerusalem.” <a href="/amp/nehemiah/2.htm">Amplified Bible</a> I answered them, “The God of heaven [has appointed us for His purpose and] will give us success; therefore we His servants will arise and build, but you have no portion, right, or memorial in Jerusalem.” <a href="/csb/nehemiah/2.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> I gave them this reply, “The God of the heavens is the one who will grant us success. We, his servants, will start building, but you have no share, right, or historic claim in Jerusalem.” <a href="/hcsb/nehemiah/2.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> I gave them this reply, &#8220The God of heaven is the One who will grant us success. We, His servants, will start building, but you have no share, right, or historic claim in Jerusalem.&#8221 <a href="/asv/nehemiah/2.htm">American Standard Version</a> Then answered I them, and said unto them, The God of heaven, he will prosper us; therefore we his servants will arise and build: but ye have no portion, nor right, nor memorial, in Jerusalem. <a href="/cev/nehemiah/2.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> I answered, "We are servants of the God who rules from heaven, and he will make our work succeed. So we will start rebuilding Jerusalem, but you have no right to any of its property, because you have had no part in its history." <a href="/erv/nehemiah/2.htm">English Revised Version</a> Then answered I them, and said unto them, The God of heaven, he will prosper us; therefore we his servants will arise and build: but ye have no portion, nor right, nor memorial in Jerusalem. <a href="/gwt/nehemiah/2.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> "The God of heaven will give us success," I answered them. "We, his servants, are going to rebuild. You have no property or claim or historic right in Jerusalem." <a href="/gnt/nehemiah/2.htm">Good News Translation</a> I answered, "The God of Heaven will give us success. We are his servants, and we are going to start building. But you have no right to any property in Jerusalem, and you have no share in its traditions." <a href="/isv/nehemiah/2.htm">International Standard Version</a> In reply to them, I said, "The God of Heaven will prosper us. That's why we're preparing to build. But as far as you're concerned, there exists no ancestral heritage, no legal right, nor any historic claim in Jerusalem. <a href="/net/nehemiah/2.htm">NET Bible</a> I responded to them by saying, "The God of heaven will prosper us. We his servants will start the rebuilding. But you have no just or ancient right in Jerusalem." <a href="/nheb/nehemiah/2.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> Then answered I them, and said to them, "The God of heaven will prosper us. Therefore we, his servants, will arise and build; but you have no portion, nor right, nor memorial, in Jerusalem." <a href="/wbt/nehemiah/2.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> Then I answered them, and said to them, The God of heaven, he will prosper us; therefore we his servants will arise and build: but ye have no portion, nor right, nor memorial, in Jerusalem.<div class="vheading2">Majority Text Translations</div><a href="/msb/nehemiah/2.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> So I answered them and said, “The God of heaven is the One who will grant us success. We, His servants, will start rebuilding, but you have no portion, right, or claim in Jerusalem.” <a href="/web/nehemiah/2.htm">World English Bible</a> Then I answered them, and said to them, “The God of heaven will prosper us. Therefore we, his servants, will arise and build; but you have no portion, nor right, nor memorial in Jerusalem.” <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/nehemiah/2.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> And I return them word, and say to them, “The God of the heavens—He gives prosperity to us, and we His servants rise and have built; and to you there is no portion, and right, and memorial in Jerusalem.” <a href="/ylt/nehemiah/2.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> And I return them word, and say to them, 'The God of the heavens -- He doth give prosperity to us, and we His servants rise and have built; and to you there is no portion, and right, and memorial in Jerusalem.' <a href="/slt/nehemiah/2.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And I shall turn back word to them, and say to them, The God of the heavens, he will prosper for us; and we his servants will rise up and build: and to you no portion and right and remembrance in Jerusalem.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/nehemiah/2.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And I answered them, and said to them: The God of heaven he helpeth us, and we are his servants: let us rise up and build: but you have no part, nor justice, nor remembrance in Jerusalem. <a href="/cpdv/nehemiah/2.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> And I replied to them a word, and I said to them: “The God of heaven himself is helping us, and we are his servants. Let us rise up and build. But there is no portion, or justice, or remembrance in Jerusalem for you.” <a href="/nabre/nehemiah/2.htm">New American Bible</a> My answer to them was this: “It is the God of heaven who will grant us success. We, his servants, shall set about the rebuilding; but you have neither share nor claim nor memorial in Jerusalem.” <a href="/nrsvce/nehemiah/2.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> Then I replied to them, “The God of heaven is the one who will give us success, and we his servants are going to start building; but you have no share or claim or historic right in Jerusalem.”<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/nehemiah/2.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> Then I answered them and said, The God of heaven has delivered us: therefore we are working, standing firm, and building; but you have no right nor memorial nor portion in Jerusalem. <a href="/hpbt/nehemiah/2.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> And I returned them an answer, and I said to them: “The God of Heaven, he has delivered us, and we are working and we are standing and we are building! You have no right or memorial or portion in Jerusalem!” <div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/nehemiah/2.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> Then answered I them, and said unto them: 'The God of heaven, He will prosper us; therefore we His servants will arise and build; but ye have no portion, nor right, nor memorial, in Jerusalem.' <a href="/sep/nehemiah/2.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> And I answered them, and said to them, The God of heaven, he shall prosper us, and we his servants are pure, and we will build: but ye have no part, nor right, nor memorial, in Jerusalem. <a href="/parallel/nehemiah/2-20.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=379" 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/2.htm">Nehemiah Inspects the Walls</a> …19But when Sanballat the Horonite, Tobiah the Ammonite official, and Geshem the Arab heard about this, they mocked us and ridiculed us, saying, “What is this you are doing? Are you rebelling against the king?” 20<a href="/hebrew/7725.htm" title="7725: wā·’ā·šîḇ (Conj-w:: V-Hifil-ConsecImperf-1cs) -- A primitive root; to turn back transitively or intransitively, literally or figuratively; generally to retreat; often adverbial, again.">So I answered</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: ’ō·w·ṯām (DirObjM:: 3mp) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self.">them</a> <a href="/hebrew/1697.htm" title="1697: dā·ḇār (N-ms) -- Speech, word. From dabar; a word; by implication, a matter or thing; adverbially, a cause."></a> <a href="/hebrew/559.htm" title="559: wā·’ō·w·mar (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-1cs) -- To utter, say. A primitive root; to say.">and said,</a> <a href="/hebrew/lā·hem (Prep:: 3mp) -- "></a> <a href="/hebrew/430.htm" title="430: ’ĕ·lō·hê (N-mpc) -- Plural of 'elowahh; gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used of the supreme God">“The God</a> <a href="/hebrew/8064.htm" title="8064: haš·šā·ma·yim (Art:: N-mp) -- Heaven, sky. Dual of an unused singular shameh; from an unused root meaning to be lofty; the sky.">of heaven</a> <a href="/hebrew/1931.htm" title="1931: hū (Pro-3ms) -- He, she, it. ">is the One</a> <a href="/hebrew/6743.htm" title="6743: yaṣ·lî·aḥ (V-Hifil-Imperf-3ms) -- To push forward. Or tsaleach; a primitive root; to push forward, in various senses.">who will grant us success.</a> <a href="/hebrew/lā·nū (Prep:: 1cp) -- "></a> <a href="/hebrew/587.htm" title="587: wa·’ă·naḥ·nū (Conj-w:: Pro-1cp) -- We. Apparently from 'anokiy; we.">We,</a> <a href="/hebrew/5650.htm" title="5650: ‘ă·ḇā·ḏāw (N-mpc:: 3ms) -- Slave, servant. From abad; a servant.">His servants,</a> <a href="/hebrew/6965.htm" title="6965: nā·qūm (V-Qal-Imperf-1cp) -- To arise, stand up, stand. A primitive root; to rise.">will start</a> <a href="/hebrew/1129.htm" title="1129: ū·ḇā·nî·nū (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConjPerf-1cp) -- To build. A primitive root; to build.">rebuilding,</a> <a href="/hebrew/wə·lā·ḵem (Conj-w:: Prep:: 2mp) -- ">but you</a> <a href="/hebrew/369.htm" title="369: ’ên- (Adv) -- As if from a primitive root meaning to be nothing or not exist; a non-entity; generally used as a negative particle.">have no</a> <a href="/hebrew/2506.htm" title="2506: ḥê·leq (N-ms) -- Portion, tract, territory. From chalaq; properly, smoothness; also an allotment.">portion,</a> <a href="/hebrew/6666.htm" title="6666: ū·ṣə·ḏā·qāh (Conj-w:: N-fs) -- Righteousness. From tsadaq; rightness, subjectively, objectively, morally or figuratively.">right,</a> <a href="/hebrew/2146.htm" title="2146: wə·zik·kā·rō·wn (Conj-w:: N-ms) -- Memorial, remembrance. From zakar; a memento.">or claim</a> <a href="/hebrew/3389.htm" title="3389: bî·rū·šā·lim (Prep-b:: N-proper-fs) -- Probably foundation of peace, capital city of all Isr. ">in Jerusalem.”</a> <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="/ezra/4-3.htm">Ezra 4:3</a> But Zerubbabel, Jeshua, and the other heads of the families of Israel replied, “You have no part with us in building a house for our God, since we alone must build it for the LORD, the God of Israel, as Cyrus king of Persia has commanded us.” <a href="/psalms/127-1.htm">Psalm 127:1</a> A song of ascents. Of Solomon. Unless the LORD builds the house, its builders labor in vain; unless the LORD protects the city, its watchmen stand guard in vain. <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="/philippians/1-6.htm">Philippians 1:6</a> being confident of this, that He who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus. <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="/1_corinthians/15-58.htm">1 Corinthians 15:58</a> Therefore, my beloved brothers, be steadfast and immovable. Always excel in the work of the Lord, because you know that your labor in the Lord is not in vain. <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="/matthew/16-18.htm">Matthew 16:18</a> And I tell you that you are Peter, and on this rock I will build My church, and the gates of Hades will not prevail against it. <a href="/acts/5-39.htm">Acts 5:39</a> But if it is from God, you will not be able to stop them. You may even find yourselves fighting against God.” <a href="/2_chronicles/15-7.htm">2 Chronicles 15:7</a> But as for you, be strong; do not be discouraged, for your work will be rewarded.” <a href="/isaiah/54-17.htm">Isaiah 54:17</a> No weapon formed against you shall prosper, and you will refute every tongue that accuses you. This is the heritage of the servants of the LORD, and their vindication is from Me,” declares the LORD. <a href="/1_peter/2-5.htm">1 Peter 2:5</a> you also, like living stones, are being built into a spiritual house to be a holy priesthood, offering spiritual sacrifices acceptable to God through Jesus Christ. <a href="/ephesians/2-10.htm">Ephesians 2:10</a> For we are God’s workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance as our way of life. <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="/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.”</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>Then answered I them, and said to them, The God of heaven, he will prosper us; therefore we his servants will arise and build: but you have no portion, nor right, nor memorial, in Jerusalem.The God<a href="/nehemiah/2-4.htm">Nehemiah 2:4</a> Then the king said unto me, For what dost thou make request? So I prayed to the God of heaven.<a href="/2_chronicles/26-5.htm">2 Chronicles 26:5</a> And he sought God in the days of Zechariah, who had understanding in the visions of God: and as long as he sought the LORD, God made him to prosper.<a href="/psalms/20-5.htm">Psalm 20:5</a> We will rejoice in thy salvation, and in the name of our God we will set up our banners: the LORD fulfil all thy petitions.ye have no<a href="/ezra/4-3.htm">Ezra 4:3</a> But Zerubbabel, and Jeshua, and the rest of the chief of the fathers of Israel, said unto them, Ye have nothing to do with us to build an house unto our God; but we ourselves together will build unto the LORD God of Israel, as king Cyrus the king of Persia hath commanded us.<a href="/acts/8-21.htm">Acts 8:21</a> Thou hast neither part nor lot in this matter: for thy heart is not right in the sight of God.memorial<a href="/exodus/28-29.htm">Exodus 28:29</a> And Aaron shall bear the names of the children of Israel in the breastplate of judgment upon his heart, when he goeth in unto the holy place, for a memorial before the LORD continually.<a href="/leviticus/2-2.htm">Leviticus 2:2</a> And he shall bring it to Aaron's sons the priests: and he shall take thereout his handful of the flour thereof, and of the oil thereof, with all the frankincense thereof; and the priest shall burn the memorial of it upon the altar, to be an offering made by fire, of a sweet savour unto the LORD:<a href="/leviticus/24-7.htm">Leviticus 24:7</a> And thou shalt put pure frankincense upon each row, that it may be on the bread for a memorial, even an offering made by fire unto the LORD.<a href="/acts/4-11.htm">Acts 4:11</a> This is the stone which was set at nought of you builders, which is become the head of the corner.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/nehemiah/2-18.htm">Arise</a> <a href="/nehemiah/2-18.htm">Build</a> <a href="/nehemiah/2-18.htm">Building</a> <a href="/revelation/3-9.htm">Claim</a> <a href="/nehemiah/2-4.htm">Heaven</a> <a href="/nehemiah/2-4.htm">Heavens</a> <a href="/nehemiah/2-10.htm">Help</a> <a href="/nehemiah/2-17.htm">Jerusalem</a> <a href="/joshua/4-7.htm">Memorial</a> <a href="/nehemiah/1-9.htm">Part</a> <a href="/ezra/4-16.htm">Portion</a> <a href="/nehemiah/1-11.htm">Prosper</a> <a href="/ezra/9-12.htm">Prosperity</a> <a href="/nehemiah/2-18.htm">Rebuilding</a> <a href="/ezra/10-12.htm">Right</a> <a href="/nehemiah/2-18.htm">Rise</a> <a href="/nehemiah/1-11.htm">Servants</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/9-25.htm">Share</a> <a href="/nehemiah/2-18.htm">Start</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/26-5.htm">Success</a> <a href="/nehemiah/1-8.htm">Word</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/nehemiah/7-65.htm">Arise</a> <a href="/nehemiah/3-3.htm">Build</a> <a href="/nehemiah/3-1.htm">Building</a> <a href="/job/3-5.htm">Claim</a> <a href="/nehemiah/9-6.htm">Heaven</a> <a href="/nehemiah/9-6.htm">Heavens</a> <a href="/nehemiah/3-12.htm">Help</a> <a href="/nehemiah/3-8.htm">Jerusalem</a> <a href="/esther/9-28.htm">Memorial</a> <a href="/nehemiah/3-9.htm">Part</a> <a href="/nehemiah/3-11.htm">Portion</a> <a href="/job/12-6.htm">Prosper</a> <a href="/job/5-11.htm">Prosperity</a> <a href="/nehemiah/4-1.htm">Rebuilding</a> <a href="/nehemiah/4-11.htm">Right</a> <a href="/nehemiah/9-3.htm">Rise</a> <a href="/nehemiah/3-26.htm">Servants</a> <a href="/job/17-5.htm">Share</a> <a href="/job/8-7.htm">Start</a> <a href="/job/5-12.htm">Success</a> <a href="/nehemiah/5-8.htm">Word</a><div class="vheading2">Nehemiah 2</div>1. <a href="/nehemiah/2-1.htm">Artaxerxes, understanding the cause of Nehemiah's sadness, </a> 6. <a href="/nehemiah/2-6.htm">sends him with letters and commission to Jerusalem</a> 9. <a href="/nehemiah/2-9.htm">Nehemiah, to the grief of the enemies, comes to Jerusalem</a> 12. <a href="/nehemiah/2-12.htm">He views secretly the ruins of the walls</a> 17. <a href="/nehemiah/2-17.htm">He incites the Jews to build</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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This response demonstrates Nehemiah's leadership and confidence in God's plan. His answer is direct and authoritative, reflecting his role as a leader appointed by God and the Persian king.The God of heaven is the One who will grant us success Nehemiah attributes success to God, emphasizing divine sovereignty and providence. This phrase reflects the biblical theme that true success comes from God (<a href="/psalms/127.htm">Psalm 127:1</a>). It also highlights Nehemiah's faith and reliance on God rather than human strength or political alliances. The title "God of heaven" underscores God's supreme authority over all earthly matters.We, His servants, will start rebuilding Nehemiah identifies himself and the Jewish people as God's servants, indicating their dedication and commitment to God's work. This phrase shows the collective effort and unity among the Jews in rebuilding Jerusalem. It also reflects the biblical principle of serving God through action and obedience (<a href="/james/2-17.htm">James 2:17</a>).but you have no portion, right, or claim in Jerusalem Nehemiah asserts that the opponents have no legitimate stake in Jerusalem. This statement is rooted in the historical and covenantal context, where Jerusalem is the city chosen by God for His people (<a href="/2_chronicles/6-6.htm">2 Chronicles 6:6</a>). The phrase "portion, right, or claim" indicates legal and spiritual exclusion, emphasizing that the opponents are outside God's covenant community. This exclusion also foreshadows the New Testament theme of the church as the new Jerusalem, where only those in Christ have a rightful place (<a href="/galatians/4-26.htm">Galatians 4:26</a>).<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/n/nehemiah.htm">Nehemiah</a> A Jewish cupbearer to the Persian king Artaxerxes, who becomes a leader in rebuilding Jerusalem's walls. 2. <a href="/topical/s/sanballat,_tobiah,_and_geshem.htm">Sanballat, Tobiah, and Geshem</a> Opponents of Nehemiah who mock and attempt to thwart the rebuilding efforts. 3. <a href="/topical/j/jerusalem.htm">Jerusalem</a> The city of God, whose walls Nehemiah is determined to rebuild to restore its former glory and protect its inhabitants. 4. <a href="/topical/t/the_god_of_heaven.htm">The God of Heaven</a> The sovereign deity whom Nehemiah invokes as the source of success and authority for the rebuilding project. 5. <a href="/topical/r/rebuilding_of_jerusalem's_walls.htm">Rebuilding of Jerusalem's Walls</a> A significant event symbolizing the restoration of the Jewish community and their covenant relationship with God.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/c/confidence_in_god's_sovereignty.htm">Confidence in God's Sovereignty</a> Nehemiah's response demonstrates unwavering faith in God's ability to bring success. Believers are encouraged to trust in God's sovereignty over their endeavors. <a href="/topical/c/courage_in_the_face_of_opposition.htm">Courage in the Face of Opposition</a> Nehemiah boldly confronts his adversaries, showing that faith in God empowers believers to stand firm against opposition. <a href="/topical/i/identity_and_belonging.htm">Identity and Belonging</a> Nehemiah's declaration that his opponents have no share in Jerusalem highlights the importance of understanding one's identity and belonging in God's plan. <a href="/topical/c/commitment_to_god's_work.htm">Commitment to God's Work</a> Nehemiah's determination to rebuild despite challenges serves as a model for believers to remain committed to God's work, trusting in His provision and guidance. <a href="/topical/e/exclusivity_of_god's_people.htm">Exclusivity of God's People</a> The statement about having no share in Jerusalem underscores the distinct identity and calling of God's people, reminding believers of their unique role in God's kingdom.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_nehemiah_2.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Nehemiah 2</a> <a href="/q/how_to_treat_foreigners_here.htm">How does ambition align with serving God?</a> <a href="/q/what's_the_reward_for_secret_fasting.htm">What does 'Seated in Heavenly Places' mean?</a> <a href="/q/what_is_new_jerusalem.htm">What is New Jerusalem?</a> <a href="/q/how_was_jerusalem's_wall_rebuilt_in_52_days.htm">In Nehemiah 6:15, how is it historically or archaeologically plausible to rebuild Jerusalem’s wall in just 52 days? </a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/nehemiah/2.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(20) He will prosper us.--The reply is a defiance in the name of the God of heaven. The closing words imply that, as in the days of Zerubbabel, the Samaritan enemies desired really to have their share in the undertaking. Nehemiah makes Zerubbabel's answer, but strengthens it; they had nothing in common with Jerusalem, not even a place in its memorials, save one of shame.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/nehemiah/2.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 20. - Then answered I. It is remarkable that Nehemiah takes no notice of the serious charge brought against him, does not say that he had the king's permission, but rather leaves the "adversaries" to suppose that he had not. Perhaps he thought that to reveal the truth would drive them to some desperate attempt, and therefore suppressed it. The God of heaven, he will prosper us. Instead of a human, Nehemiah claims a Divine sanction for his proceedings. He and his brethren will build as servants of the God of heaven. Compare the answer made to Tatnai in Zerubbabel's time - "We are the servants of the God of heaven and earth, and build the house that was builded these many years ago" (<a href="/ezra/5-11.htm">Ezra 5:11</a>). Ye have no portion, nor right, nor memorial, in Jerusalem. As the claim of the Samaritans to interfere in the affairs of the Jews had been disallowed when they came with an offer of aid (<a href="/ezra/4-2.htm">Ezra 4:2, 3</a>), so now, when their interference is hostile in character, it is still more fiercely and indignantly rejected. They are told that they have no part in Jerusalem, no right, not even so much as a place in the recollections of the inhabitants. Their interference is officious, impertinent - what have they to do with Nehemiah, or the Israelites, or Jerusalem? Let them be content to manage the affairs of their own idolatrous community, and not trouble the worshippers of the true God. Nehemiah avoids opposition by concealment as long as he can; but when opposition nevertheless appears, he meets it with defiance. <a href="/commentaries/nehemiah/2-20.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>So I answered וָאָשִׁ֨יב (wā·’ā·šîḇ) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Consecutive imperfect - first person common singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7725.htm">Strong's 7725: </a> To turn back, in, to retreat, again them אוֹתָ֜ם (’ō·w·ṯām) Direct object marker | third person masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_853.htm">Strong's 853: </a> Untranslatable mark of the accusative case and said, וָאוֹמַ֤ר (wā·’ō·w·mar) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - first person common singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_559.htm">Strong's 559: </a> To utter, say “The God אֱלֹהֵ֣י (’ĕ·lō·hê) Noun - masculine plural construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_430.htm">Strong's 430: </a> gods -- the supreme God, magistrates, a superlative of heaven הַשָּׁמַ֔יִם (haš·šā·ma·yim) Article | Noun - masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8064.htm">Strong's 8064: </a> Heaven, sky is the One ה֚וּא (hū) Pronoun - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1931.htm">Strong's 1931: </a> He, self, the same, this, that, as, are who will grant us success. יַצְלִ֣יחַֽ (yaṣ·lî·aḥ) Verb - Hifil - Imperfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6743.htm">Strong's 6743: </a> To push forward We, וַאֲנַ֥חְנוּ (wa·’ă·naḥ·nū) Conjunctive waw | Pronoun - first person common plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_587.htm">Strong's 587: </a> We His servants, עֲבָדָ֖יו (‘ă·ḇā·ḏāw) Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5650.htm">Strong's 5650: </a> Slave, servant will start נָק֣וּם (nā·qūm) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - first person common plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6965.htm">Strong's 6965: </a> To arise, stand up, stand rebuilding, וּבָנִ֑ינוּ (ū·ḇā·nî·nū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - first person common plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1129.htm">Strong's 1129: </a> To build but you וְלָכֶ֗ם (wə·lā·ḵem) Conjunctive waw | Preposition | second person masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/.htm">Strong's Hebrew</a> have no אֵֽין־ (’ên-) Adverb <a href="/hebrew/strongs_369.htm">Strong's 369: </a> A non-entity, a negative particle portion, חֵ֧לֶק (ḥê·leq) Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2506.htm">Strong's 2506: </a> Portion, tract, territory right, וּצְדָקָ֛ה (ū·ṣə·ḏā·qāh) Conjunctive waw | Noun - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6666.htm">Strong's 6666: </a> Rightness, subjectively, objectively or claim וְזִכָּר֖וֹן (wə·zik·kā·rō·wn) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2146.htm">Strong's 2146: </a> Memorial, remembrance in Jerusalem.” בִּירוּשָׁלִָֽם׃ (bî·rū·šā·lim) Preposition-b | Noun - proper - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3389.htm">Strong's 3389: </a> Jerusalem -- probably 'foundation of peace', capital city of all Israel <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/nehemiah/2-20.htm">Nehemiah 2:20 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/nehemiah/2-20.htm">Nehemiah 2:20 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/nehemiah/2-20.htm">Nehemiah 2:20 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/nehemiah/2-20.htm">Nehemiah 2:20 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/nehemiah/2-20.htm">Nehemiah 2:20 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/nehemiah/2-20.htm">Nehemiah 2:20 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/nehemiah/2-20.htm">Nehemiah 2:20 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/nehemiah/2-20.htm">Nehemiah 2:20 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/nehemiah/2-20.htm">Nehemiah 2:20 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/nehemiah/2-20.htm">Nehemiah 2:20 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/nehemiah/2-20.htm">OT History: Nehemiah 2:20 Then answered I them and said (Neh Ne) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/nehemiah/2-19.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Nehemiah 2:19"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Nehemiah 2:19" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/nehemiah/3-1.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Nehemiah 3:1"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Nehemiah 3:1" /></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>