And I looked, and rose up, and said unto the nobles, and to the rulers, and to the rest of the people, Be not ye afraid of them: remember the LORD, which is great and terrible, and fight for your brethren, your sons, and your daughters, your wives, and your houses.
I looked around, stood up, and spoke to the nobles, the rulers, and all the people: 'Don't be afraid of them! Remember the Lord, who is great and awesome, and fight for your brothers, your sons and daughters, your wives, and your homes.'
Nehemiah is rallying his people to be brave by remembering God's greatness and fighting to protect their families and homes.
📚 Historical Context
During the Babylonian exile, Nehemiah led the Jews back to Jerusalem to rebuild the city's walls, which had been destroyed years earlier. As they worked, enemies like Sanballat and Tobiah mocked and threatened them, trying to halt the reconstruction and instill fear. Nehemiah, as a faithful leader, gathered the nobles, rulers, and people to rally their spirits and remind them of God's power.
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