Nehemiah 4:9 bbe — But we made our prayer to God, and had men on watch against them day and night because of them.

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"But we made our prayer to God, and had men on watch against them day and night because of them."

— Nehemiah 4:9, Bible in Basic English

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Nehemiah 4 — Context

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So we went on building the wall; and all the wall was joined together half-way up: for the people were working hard.

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But when it came to the ears of Sanballat and Tobiah and the Arabians and the Ammonites and the Ashdodites, that the building of the walls of Jerusalem was going forward and the broken places were being made good, they were full of wrath;

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And they made designs, all of them together, to come and make an attack on Jerusalem, causing trouble there.

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But we made our prayer to God, and had men on watch against them day and night because of them.

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And Judah said, The strength of the workmen is giving way, and there is much waste material; it is impossible for us to put up the wall.

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And those who were against us said, Without their knowledge and without their seeing us, we will come among them and put them to death, causing the work to come to a stop.

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And it came about that when the Jews who were living near them came, they said to us ten times, From all directions they are coming against us.

Nehemiah 4:9 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Nehemiah 4:9 say?
Nehemiah 4:9 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “But we made our prayer to God, and had men on watch against them day and night because of them.”
Where is Nehemiah 4:9 in the Bible?
Nehemiah 4:9 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Nehemiah, chapter 4, verse 9.
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 4:9.
What translation should I read Nehemiah 4:9 in?
Nehemiah 4:9 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 4:9?
Nehemiah 4:9 reads (BBE): “But we made our prayer to God, and had men on watch against them day and night because of them.” 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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