Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible - Nehemiah 4:12
Which dwelt by them, or, among them; whereby they came to the knowledge of their counsels. Ten times, i.e. very often. A certain number for an uncertain. They will be upon you, i.e. they will invade you every way, by which we can come to you, or you to us; and therefore do you keep watches on every side. But these words may be otherwise rendered thus, On all parts where you shall be quiet, or at rest, (i.e. secure; for the Hebrew schub signifies not only to return, but also to be quiet, or at... read more
Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible - Nehemiah 4:11
We will come secretly and unexpectedly upon them so as they shall neither foresee their danger, nor be able to prevent it. read more