Then I told them of the hand of my God which was good upon me; as also the king’s words that he had spoken unto me. And they said, Let us rise up and build. So they strengthened their hands for this good work.
Then I told them how God had been good to me and helped me, and I also shared the encouraging words the king had spoken to me. When they heard this, they said, 'Let's get up and start building!' So they prepared themselves and got ready for this important work.
Nehemiah shared how God had blessed him and given him the king's support, which inspired the people to unite and begin the work of rebuilding Jerusalem's walls.
📚 Historical Context
In the book of Nehemiah, the Jewish people had returned from exile in Babylon but found Jerusalem's walls in ruins, leaving the city exposed to enemies and instability. Nehemiah, a faithful Jewish leader serving as cupbearer to the Persian King Artaxerxes, received the king's permission and resources to rebuild after praying for God's guidance. Upon sharing his story of divine favor and royal support with the local leaders, they were inspired to commit to the reconstruction effort.
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