Nehemiah 4:8 net — All of them conspired together to move with armed forces against Jerusalem and to create a disturbance in it.

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"All of them conspired together to move with armed forces against Jerusalem and to create a disturbance in it."

— Nehemiah 4:8, NET Bible

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Nehemiah 4 — Context

5

Do not cover their iniquity, and do not wipe out their sin from your sight. For they have bitterly offended the builders!

6

So we rebuilt the wall, and the entire wall was joined together up to half its height. The people were enthusiastic in their work.

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(4:1) When Sanballat, Tobiah, the Arabs, the Ammonites, and the people of Ashdod heard that the restoration of the walls of Jerusalem had moved ahead and that the breaches had begun to be closed, they were very angry.

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All of them conspired together to move with armed forces against Jerusalem and to create a disturbance in it.

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So we prayed to our God and stationed a guard to protect against them both day and night.

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Then those in Judah said,“The strength of the laborers has failed! The debris is so great that we are unable to rebuild the wall.”

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Our adversaries also boasted,“Before they are aware or anticipate anything, we will come in among them and kill them, and we will bring this work to a halt!”

Nehemiah 4:8 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Nehemiah 4:8 say?
Nehemiah 4:8 in the NET Bible reads: “All of them conspired together to move with armed forces against Jerusalem and to create 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 (NET): “All of them conspired together to move with armed forces against Jerusalem and to create 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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