Nehemiah 4:9 cpdv — And we prayed to our God, and we stationed guards upon the wall, day and night, against them.

Catholic Public Domain Version

"And we prayed to our God, and we stationed guards upon the wall, day and night, against them. "

— Nehemiah 4:9, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Nehemiah 4 — Context

6

And so we built the wall, and we joined it together, even to the unfinished portion. And the heart of the people was stirred up for the work.

7

Now it happened that, when Sanballat, and Tobiah, and the Arabs, and the Ammonites, and the Ashdodites had heard that the walls of Jerusalem had been closed, and that the breaches had begun to be repaired, they were exceedingly angry.

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And they all gathered together, so that they might go forth and fight against Jerusalem, and so that they might prepare ambushes.

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And we prayed to our God, and we stationed guards upon the wall, day and night, against them.

10

Then Judah said: “The strength of those who carry has diminished, and the amount of material is very great, and so we will not be able to build the wall.”

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And our enemies said: “Let them neither know, nor realize, until we arrive in their midst, and kill them, and cause the work to cease.”

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Now it happened that, on ten occasions, some Jews arrived who were living near them, from all the places from which they came to us, and they told us this.

Nehemiah 4:9 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Nehemiah 4:9 say?
Nehemiah 4:9 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “And we prayed to our God, and we stationed guards upon the wall, day and night, against 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 (CPDV): “And we prayed to our God, and we stationed guards upon the wall, day and night, against 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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