NEHEMIAH 4

NEHEMIAH FACES OPPOSITION + PRAYS FOR PROTECTION

As the wall reconstruction begins, Nehemiah faces opposition from Israel’s enemies, specifically from Sanballat and Tobiah. Israel’s enemies are angered by their progress and they plot to fight against Jerusalem.

Nehemiah stations guards and instructs the people to carry a weapon while building, prepared to defend themselves if attacked. Nehemiah and the Israelites pray, asking God for protection. Nehemiah is confident that God would allow them to finish the good work that was started, telling the Israelites not to be afraid and to remember God’s provision.