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Nehemiah 4:23-1964 bbe — So not one of us, I or my brothers or my servants or the watchmen who were with me, took off his clothing, everyone wen…

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"So not one of us, I or my brothers or my servants or the watchmen who were with me, took off his clothing, everyone went armed to the water."

— Nehemiah 4:23-1964, Bible in Basic English

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Nehemiah 4 — Context

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Wherever you may be when the horn is sounded, come here to us; our God will be fighting for us.

21

So we went on with the work: and half of them had spears in their hands from the dawn of the morning till the stars were seen.

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And at the same time I said to the people, Let everyone with his servant come inside Jerusalem for the night, so that at night they may keep watch for us, and go on working by day.

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So not one of us, I or my brothers or my servants or the watchmen who were with me, took off his clothing, everyone went armed to the water.

Nehemiah 4:23-1964 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Nehemiah 4:23-1964 say?
Nehemiah 4:23-1964 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “So not one of us, I or my brothers or my servants or the watchmen who were with me, took off his clothing, everyone went armed to the water.”
Where is Nehemiah 4:23-1964 in the Bible?
Nehemiah 4:23-1964 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Nehemiah, chapter 4, verses 23–1964.
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 4:23-1964.
What translation should I read Nehemiah 4:23-1964 in?
Nehemiah 4:23-1964 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 4:23-1964?
Nehemiah 4:23-1964 reads (BBE): “So not one of us, I or my brothers or my servants or the watchmen who were with me, took off his clothing, everyone went armed to the water.” 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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