And it came to pass, when our enemies heard that it was known unto us, and God had brought their counsel to nought, that we returned all of us to the wall, every one unto his work.
When our enemies found out that we knew about their plans, and that God had ruined their schemes, we all went back to working on the wall, each person returning to their job.
God protected His people by exposing their enemies' secret plans, allowing them to safely return to their important work of rebuilding.
📚 Historical Context
In the book of Nehemiah, the Jewish people had returned from exile in Babylon and were rebuilding the walls of Jerusalem under Nehemiah's leadership, facing strong opposition from neighboring enemies like Sanballat and Tobiah who plotted to attack and halt the project. These enemies schemed in secret, but when the Jews became aware of the plot through divine providence, God frustrated their plans, allowing the work to resume. This event highlights the ongoing struggles of the post-exilic community as they sought to restore their city and worship.
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