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Nehemiah 4:7-15

The Pulpit Commentary on Nehemiah 4:7-15

The Pulpit Commentary · Joseph S. Exell and contributors · Public domain

Armed opposition.

Ridicule failing and the work progressing, the enemies of the Jews, more angry than ever, conspire to stop it by force of arms. We have here—

I. ENEMIES WITHOUT.

1. Various ().

2. Combined ().

3. Angry ().

4. Wily ().

5. Ruthless (ibid.).

6. Determined to stop the work.

II. DIFFICULTIES WITHIN.

1. The weariness and discouragement of the labourers ().

2. Pressing and repeated messages to those of them who came from the country to return to their homes.

Such seems the meaning of . Their neighbours and friends, aware of the designs of the foe, were anxious for their safety and that of their families whom they had left behind.

III. NEHEMIAH'S MEASURES. As difficulties thickened his courage rose, his capacity became more evident, and his ability to sway the many. Full of confidence and resolution, he inspired others with like feelings.

1. Prayer ().

2. Setting a watch.

3. Subsequently a general arming ().

4. Spirit-stirring address ().

IV. THEIR RESULTTS ().

1. Determent of the adversaries.

2. Resumption of the work.

Lessons:—

1. For national life.

2. For the religious life.

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