Nehemiah 4:11 nasb — Our enemies said, "They will not know or see until we come among them, kill them and put a stop to the work."

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"Our enemies said, "They will not know or see until we come among them, kill them and put a stop to the work.""

— Nehemiah 4:11, NASB

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Nehemiah 4 — Context

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All of them conspired together to come and fight against Jerusalem and to cause a disturbance in it.

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But we prayed to our God, and because of them we set up a guard against them day and night.

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Thus in Judah it was said, "The strength of the burden bearers is failing, Yet there is much rubbish; And we ourselves are unable To rebuild the wall."

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Our enemies said, "They will not know or see until we come among them, kill them and put a stop to the work."

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When the Jews who lived near them came and told us ten times, "They will come up against us from every place where you may turn,"

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then I stationed men in the lowest parts of the space behind the wall, the exposed places, and I stationed the people in families with their swords, spears and bows.

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When I saw their fear, I rose and spoke to the nobles, the officials and the rest of the people: "Do not be afraid of them; remember the Lord who is great and awesome, and fight for your brothers, your sons, your daughters, your wives and your houses."

Nehemiah 4:11 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Nehemiah 4:11 say?
Nehemiah 4:11 in the NASB reads: “Our enemies said, "They will not know or see until we come among them, kill them and put a stop to the work."”
Where is Nehemiah 4:11 in the Bible?
Nehemiah 4:11 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Nehemiah, chapter 4, verse 11.
Who wrote Nehemiah?
Nehemiah is traditionally attributed to Nehemiah (largely from his memoirs). It was written c. 445–425 BC.
What is the book of Nehemiah about?
Nehemiah, cupbearer to the Persian king Artaxerxes, leads the rebuilding of Jerusalem's walls against fierce opposition. The book combines stirring leadership with covenant renewal, ending with reform of priesthood, sabbath, and intermarriage.
What are the major themes of Nehemiah?
Nehemiah explores themes including Leadership, Prayer, Rebuilding, Opposition, Covenant Renewal. These themes shape the meaning and context of Nehemiah 4:11.
What translation should I read Nehemiah 4:11 in?
Nehemiah 4:11 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Nehemiah 4:11?
Nehemiah 4:11 reads (NASB): “Our enemies said, "They will not know or see until we come among them, kill them and put a stop to the work."” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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