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Nehemiah 4:22

Nehemiah 4:23 web — So neither I, nor my brothers, nor my servants, nor the men of the guard who followed me, none of us took off our cloth…

World English Bible

"So neither I, nor my brothers, nor my servants, nor the men of the guard who followed me, none of us took off our clothes. Everyone took his weapon to the water."

— Nehemiah 4:23, World English Bible

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Nehemiah 4 — Context

20

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

21

So we worked in the work: and half of them held the spears from the rising of the morning until the stars appeared.

22

Likewise at the same time said I to the people, "Let everyone with his servant lodge within Jerusalem, that in the night they may be a guard to us, and may labor in the day."

23

So neither I, nor my brothers, nor my servants, nor the men of the guard who followed me, none of us took off our clothes. Everyone took his weapon to the water.

Nehemiah 4:23 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Nehemiah 4:23 say?
Nehemiah 4:23 in the World English Bible reads: “So neither I, nor my brothers, nor my servants, nor the men of the guard who followed me, none of us took off our clothes. Everyone took his weapon to the water.”
Where is Nehemiah 4:23 in the Bible?
Nehemiah 4:23 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Nehemiah, chapter 4, verse 23.
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.
What translation should I read Nehemiah 4:23 in?
Nehemiah 4:23 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?
Nehemiah 4:23 reads (WEB): “So neither I, nor my brothers, nor my servants, nor the men of the guard who followed me, none of us took off our clothes. Everyone took his weapon 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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