Wesley's Explanatory Notes - Nehemiah 4:12
And it came to pass, that when the Jews which dwelt by them came, they said unto us ten times, From all places whence ye shall return unto us they will be upon you.By them — Or, among them: whereby they came to the knowledge of their counsels. Tho' these had not zeal enough to help in the work, yet they had some concern for their brethren.Ten tribes — Very often, a certain number for an uncertain.Be upon you — They will invade you every way, by which we can come to you, or you to us; therefore... read more
Treasury of Scripture Knowledge - Nehemiah 4:12
ten times: Genesis 31:7, Genesis 31:41, Numbers 14:22, Job 19:3 From all places: etc. or, That from all places ye must return to us ye shall return: Houbigant, Michaelis, and Dathe contend, that instead of tashoovoo, "ye shall return," we should read chashevoo, "they designed. Reciprocal: Daniel 1:20 - ten read more