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Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Nehemiah 4:11

Nehemiah 4:11. Our adversaries said, They shall not know, &c. Their enemies resolved not to appear with an army before Jerusalem, but to march so secretly that the Jews should have no notice of their approach till they saw them in the city, armed and prepared to attack them suddenly, and put them to the sword. read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Nehemiah 4:12

Nehemiah 4:12. And the Jews which dwelt by them Who were neighbours to that people; or dwelt among them, as the words may be rendered, whereby they became acquainted with their counsels. They said unto us ten times That is, they came and informed us very often, for ten times, in Scripture, signifies a great many times. From all places whence ye shall return unto us, &c. That is, they will attack you by all the ways by which we can come to you, or you to us, or wherever there is... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Nehemiah 4:1-23

Early opposition (4:1-23)Since the Jews had the Persian king’s approval for their building program, their opponents, being also under the government of Persia, hesitated to attack Jerusalem openly. However, they were still able to mock and ridicule, hoping that this would dishearten the people from building (4:1-5).But the Jews were not easily discouraged and the work continued (6). The enemies therefore planned to create confusion and uncertainty among the Jews by carrying out surprise... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Nehemiah 4:11

cause, &c. = suspend the work. read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Nehemiah 4:12

by = close to. ten times. Compare Genesis 31:7 . they will be upon you. Figure of speech Ellipsis ( App-6 ). Render: "From all quarters to which ye will turn [they will be] upon us". read more

Thomas Coke

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Nehemiah 4:12

Nehemiah 4:12. They said unto us ten times, &c.— They told us frequently from all places that which they designed against us. Houbigant. read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Nehemiah 4:1-23

2. The opposition to the workers ch. 4Any attempt to fulfill God’s desires will almost certainly draw opposition from God’s enemies."The real test of a leader is how he or she faces crises and reacts to opposition. This chapter recounts several forms of opposition and how Nehemiah confronted them." [Note: Breneman, p. 193.] The Jews’ enemies used ridicule (Nehemiah 4:1-6), as well as armed resistance (Nehemiah 4:8), to oppose the work. A better translation of the Hebrew word rendered "wealthy"... read more

John Dummelow

John Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible - Nehemiah 4:1-23

The Machinations of the Enemies of the Jews1. Sanballat] His irritation at Nehemiah’s arrival (Nehemiah 2:10) was increased by the work accomplished by the latter. 2. Fortify themselves] The same word as that used in Nehemiah 3:8, with a like uncertainty of meaning. Some render ’will they (the Persian authorities) let them alone?’ Will they sacrifice?] i.e. in the hope of obtaining supernatural assistance. 4. In the land of captivity] Nehemiah’s desire for the confusion of his enemies not... read more

Charles John Ellicott

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - Nehemiah 4:11

(11) They shall not know.—As to the adversaries, their plan was evidently to watch and surprise, instead of making the threatened attack. read more