Nehemiah 4:9 kjva — Nevertheless we made our prayer unto our God, and set a watch against them day and night, because of them.

King James Version with Apocrypha

"Nevertheless we made our prayer unto our God, and set a watch against them day and night, because of them."

— Nehemiah 4:9, King James Version with Apocrypha

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Nehemiah 4 — Context

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So built we the wall; and all the wall was joined together unto the half thereof: for the people had a mind to work.

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But it came to pass, that when Sanballat, and Tobiah, and the Arabians, and the Ammonites, and the Ashdodites, heard that the walls of Jerusalem were made up, and that the breaches began to be stopped, then they were very wroth,

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And conspired all of them together to come and to fight against Jerusalem, and to hinder it.

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Nevertheless we made our prayer unto our God, and set a watch against them day and night, because of them.

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And Judah said, The strength of the bearers of burdens is decayed, and there is much rubbish; so that we are not able to build the wall.

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And our adversaries said, They shall not know, neither see, till we come in the midst among them, and slay them, and cause the work to cease.

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And it came to pass, that when the Jews which dwelt by them came, they said unto us ten times, From all places whence ye shall return unto us they will be upon you.

Nehemiah 4:9 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Nehemiah 4:9 say?
Nehemiah 4:9 in the King James Version with Apocrypha reads: “Nevertheless we made our prayer unto our God, and set a 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 (KJVA): “Nevertheless we made our prayer unto our God, and set a 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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