Nehemiah · Chapter 6 King James Version

Nehemiah 6:1

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The Scripture

(1) Now it came to pass, when Sanballat, and Tobiah, and Geshem the Arabian, and the rest of our enemies, heard that I had builded the wall, and that there was no breach left therein; (though at that time I had not set up the doors upon the gates;)
Chapter overview (whole chapter)

Nehemiah records the people’s gathering in the marketplace to defy the king’s order to rebuild the wall, and their prayer for God’s protection. The chapter shows the conflict between obedience and resistance, emphasizing God’s faithfulness to deliver His people. It also underscores the value of unity, prayer, and trust in divine providence.

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