Nehemiah 4:8 nasb — All of them conspired together to come and fight against Jerusalem and to cause a disturbance in it.

NASB

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

— Nehemiah 4:8, NASB

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Nehemiah 4 — Context

5

Do not forgive their iniquity and let not their sin be blotted out before You, for they have demoralized the builders.

6

So we built the wall and the whole wall was joined together to half its height, for the people had a mind to work.

7

Now when Sanballat, Tobiah, the Arabs, the Ammonites and the Ashdodites heard that the repair of the walls of Jerusalem went on, and that the breaches began to be closed, they were very angry.

8

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

9

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

10

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."

11

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

Nehemiah 4:8 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Nehemiah 4:8 say?
Nehemiah 4:8 in the NASB reads: “All of them conspired together to come and fight against Jerusalem and to cause a disturbance in it.”
Where is Nehemiah 4:8 in the Bible?
Nehemiah 4:8 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Nehemiah, chapter 4, verse 8.
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 4:8.
What translation should I read Nehemiah 4:8 in?
Nehemiah 4:8 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 4:8?
Nehemiah 4:8 reads (NASB): “All of them conspired together to come and fight against Jerusalem and to cause a disturbance in it.” 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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