Nehemiah 4:19 nasb — I said to the nobles, the officials and the rest of the people, "The work is great and extensive, and we are separated…

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"I said to the nobles, the officials and the rest of the people, "The work is great and extensive, and we are separated on the wall far from one another."

— Nehemiah 4:19, NASB

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Nehemiah 4 — Context

16

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.

17

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.

18

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

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I said to the nobles, the officials and the rest of the people, "The work is great and extensive, and we are separated on the wall far from one another.

20

"At whatever place you hear the sound of the trumpet, rally to us there. Our God will fight for us."

21

So we carried on the work with half of them holding spears from dawn until the stars appeared.

22

At that time I also said to the people, "Let each man with his servant spend the night within Jerusalem so that they may be a guard for us by night and a laborer by day."

Nehemiah 4:19 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Nehemiah 4:19 say?
Nehemiah 4:19 in the NASB reads: “I said to the nobles, the officials and the rest of the people, "The work is great and extensive, and we are separated on the wall far from one another.”
Where is Nehemiah 4:19 in the Bible?
Nehemiah 4:19 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Nehemiah, chapter 4, verse 19.
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 4:19.
What translation should I read Nehemiah 4:19 in?
Nehemiah 4:19 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 4:19?
Nehemiah 4:19 reads (NASB): “I said to the nobles, the officials and the rest of the people, "The work is great and extensive, and we are separated on the wall far from one another.” 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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