Nehemiah 6:16
The Scripture
(16) And it came to pass, that when all our enemies heard thereof, and all the heathen that were about us saw these things, they were much cast down in their own eyes: for they perceived that this work was wrought of our God.
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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Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Nehemiah 2:10Nehemiah 4:1Nehemiah 4:7Nehemiah 6:1Nehemiah 6:2Exodus 14:25Numbers 23:23Joshua 5:1Psalms 126:2Acts 5:38