Nehemiah 6:13
The Scripture
(13) Therefore was he hired, that I should be afraid, and do so, and sin, and that they might have matter for an evil report, that they might reproach me.
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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