KJV ORIGINAL
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.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
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.'
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
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
Nehemiah was leading the rebuilding of Jerusalem's walls around 445 BC after the Jewish people returned from exile in Babylon. The surrounding enemies were threatening to attack the workers, so Nehemiah had to organize both construction and defense simultaneously. This verse shows his practical leadership in ensuring 24-hour protection while maintaining progress on the wall.
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