And Judah said, The strength of the bearers of burdens is decayed, and there is much rubbish; so that we are not able to build the wall.
And the people of Judah said, 'The workers carrying heavy loads are getting tired and worn out, and there's so much debris and rubble everywhere that we can't continue building the wall.'
The workers were becoming exhausted and overwhelmed by all the obstacles, making them feel like they couldn't finish rebuilding Jerusalem's wall.
📚 Historical Context
During the time of Nehemiah, the Jewish people had returned from exile in Babylon and were working to rebuild the walls of Jerusalem to restore security and defend against enemies. They faced intense opposition from neighboring groups like Sanballat and Tobiah, who mocked and threatened them, which added to the physical exhaustion of the workers. In this verse, the people of Judah express their weariness and the overwhelming debris from the ruins, highlighting how these factors made the rebuilding effort seem impossible.
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