Translations
Modern
When 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.
Traditional
And it came to pass, when our enemies heard that it was known unto us, and God had brought their counsel to nought, that we returned all of us to the wall, every one unto his work.
Literal
And it came to pass, when our enemies heard that it was known to us and that God had frustrated their plot, that all of us returned to the wall, each man to his work.
Latin
Factum est autem, cum audissent inimici nostri nuntiatum esse nobis, dissipavit Deus consilium eorum. Et reversi sumus omnes ad muros, unusquisque ad opus suum.
Original
Hebrew
English
When 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.
Notes
Nehemiah credited God (see also Nehemiah 2:20; 6:16). God had thwarted them through the people's prayers, the 24-hour patrol, the visible show of force, and confidence in God's protection.
Theme notes and profiles
Nehemiah Samaritans Dealing with Conflict Jerusalem Nehemiah’s Confidence in God Rebuilding of Jerusalem
Topics
Answers To Prayer: Nehemiah Modern Samaria: Inhabitants of Opposed the Jews After Their Return from Captivity Prudence: Nehemiah Prudence: Nehemiah, in Conduct of Affairs at Jerusalem