Likewise at the same time said I unto the people, Let every one with his servant lodge within Jerusalem, that in the night they may be a guard to us, and labour on the day.
At the same time, I told the people, 'Let everyone stay inside Jerusalem with their workers for the night, so they can guard us during the night and work during the day.'
Nehemiah is organizing the people to stay in the city so they can take turns guarding at night and building during the day.
📚 Historical Context
In the book of Nehemiah, the Jewish people had returned from exile in Persia and were rebuilding the walls of Jerusalem under Nehemiah's leadership to restore their city's defenses and identity. They faced intense opposition from neighboring enemies like Sanballat and Tobiah, who plotted attacks to halt the reconstruction and intimidate the workers. As a result, Nehemiah implemented practical measures, such as having everyone stay in the city at night for protection, to ensure the project could continue safely during the day.
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