Translations
Modern
Wherever you hear the sound of the horn, rally to us there. Our God will fight for us!”
Traditional
In what place therefore ye hear the sound of the trumpet, resort ye thither unto us: our God shall fight for us.
Literal
In the place that you hear the voice of the shofar, there gather to us. Our God will fight for us.”
Latin
…in loco quocumque audieritis clangorem tubæ, illuc concurrite ad nos: Deus noster pugnabit pro nobis.
Original
Hebrew
English
Wherever you hear the sound of the horn, rally to us there. Our God will fight for us!”
Notes
Our God will fight for us!: Nehemiah used Israel’s ancient holy war tradition (Exodus 14:14; Deuteronomy 1:30; 20:4; Joshua 10:14; 23:10) to assure the people that they would win if they trusted in the Lord.
Theme notes and profiles
Nehemiah Samaritans Dealing with Conflict Jerusalem Nehemiah’s Confidence in God Rebuilding of Jerusalem
Glossary
Topics
Armies: March in Ranks: Orders Delivered with Trumpets Fight Prudence: Nehemiah, in Conduct of Affairs at Jerusalem The Jews: Often Distinguished in War Trumpet: To Summon Soldiers by Nehemiah