Nehemiah 4:15 nasb — When our enemies heard that it was known to us, and that God had frustrated their plan, then all of us returned to the…

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"When our enemies heard that it was known to us, and that God had frustrated their plan, then all of us returned to the wall, each one to his work."

— Nehemiah 4:15, NASB

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Nehemiah 4 — Context

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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."

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When our enemies heard that it was known to us, and that God had frustrated their plan, then all of us returned to the wall, each one to his work.

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From that day on, half of my servants carried on the work while half of them held the spears, the shields, the bows and the breastplates; and the captains were behind the whole house of Judah.

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Those who were rebuilding the wall and those who carried burdens took their load with one hand doing the work and the other holding a weapon.

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As for the builders, each wore his sword girded at his side as he built, while the trumpeter stood near me.

Nehemiah 4:15 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Nehemiah 4:15 say?
Nehemiah 4:15 in the NASB reads: “When our enemies heard that it was known to us, and that God had frustrated their plan, then all of us returned to the wall, each one to his work.”
Where is Nehemiah 4:15 in the Bible?
Nehemiah 4:15 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Nehemiah, chapter 4, verse 15.
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 4:15.
What translation should I read Nehemiah 4:15 in?
Nehemiah 4:15 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 4:15?
Nehemiah 4:15 reads (NASB): “When our enemies heard that it was known to us, and that God had frustrated their plan, then all of us returned to the wall, each one to his 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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