Nehemiah 4:20
New International Version
Wherever you hear the sound of the trumpet, join us there. Our God will fight for us!”

New Living Translation
When you hear the blast of the trumpet, rush to wherever it is sounding. Then our God will fight for us!”

English Standard Version
In the place where you hear the sound of the trumpet, rally to us there. Our God will fight for us.”

Berean Standard Bible
Wherever you hear the sound of the horn, rally to us there. Our God will fight for us!”

King James Bible
In what place therefore ye hear the sound of the trumpet, resort ye thither unto us: our God shall fight for us.

New King James Version
Wherever you hear the sound of the trumpet, rally to us there. Our God will fight for us.”

New American Standard Bible
At whatever place you hear the sound of the trumpet, assemble to us there. Our God will fight for us.”

NASB 1995
“At whatever place you hear the sound of the trumpet, rally to us there. Our God will fight for us.”

NASB 1977
“At whatever place you hear the sound of the trumpet, rally to us there. Our God will fight for us.”

Legacy Standard Bible
At whatever place you hear the sound of the trumpet, there gather together to us. Our God will fight for us.”

Amplified Bible
Wherever you hear the sound of the trumpet, gather to us there. Our God will fight for us.”

Christian Standard Bible
Wherever you hear the sound of the ram’s horn, rally to us there. Our God will fight for us! ”

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Wherever you hear the trumpet sound, rally to us there. Our God will fight for us!”

American Standard Version
in what place soever ye hear the sound of the trumpet, resort ye thither unto us; our God will fight for us.

Contemporary English Version
If you hear the sound of the trumpet, come quickly and gather around me. Our God will help us fight."

English Revised Version
in what place soever ye hear the sound of the trumpet, resort ye thither unto us; our God shall fight for us.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
When you hear the trumpet, assemble around me. Our God will fight for us!"

Good News Translation
If you hear the bugle, gather around me. Our God will fight for us."

International Standard Version
so wherever you hear the sound of the trumpet, come over to us, and our God will fight for us!"

Majority Standard Bible
Wherever you hear the sound of the horn, rally to us there. Our God will fight for us!?

NET Bible
Wherever you hear the sound of the trumpet, gather there with us. Our God will fight for us!"

New Heart English Bible
Wherever you hear the sound of the trumpet, rally there to us. Our God will fight for us."

Webster's Bible Translation
In what place therefore ye hear the sound of the trumpet, resort ye thither to us: our God will fight for us.

World English Bible
Wherever you hear the sound of the trumpet, rally there to us. Our God will fight for us.”
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
in the place that you hear the voice of the horn there you are gathered to us; our God fights for us.”

Young's Literal Translation
in the place that ye hear the voice of the trumpet thither ye are gathered unto us; our God doth fight for us.'

Smith's Literal Translation
In the place which ye shall hear the voice of the trumpet there ye shall gather together to us; our God shall war for us.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
In what place soever you shall hear the sound of the trumpet, run all thither unto us: our God will fight for us.

Catholic Public Domain Version
At whatever place you hear the sound of the trumpet, rush to that place for us. Our God will fight on our behalf.

New American Bible
wherever you hear the trumpet sound, join us there; our God will fight with us.”

New Revised Standard Version
Rally to us wherever you hear the sound of the trumpet. Our God will fight for us.”
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
In what place therefore you hear the sound of the trumpet, come to us there; our God shall fight for us.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And in the place where you hear the sound of the horn, there you shall come to us, and our God will fight for our sake.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
in what place soever ye hear the sound of the horn, resort ye thither unto us; our God will fight for us.'

Brenton Septuagint Translation
In whatsoever place ye shall hear the sound of the cornet, thither gather yourselves together to us; and our God shall fight for us.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Discouragement Overcome
19Then I said to the nobles, the officials, and the rest of the people: “The work is great and extensive, and we are spread out far from one another along the wall. 20Wherever you hear the sound of the horn, rally to us there. Our God will fight for us!” 21So we continued the work, while half of the men held spears from the break of dawn until the stars came out.…

Cross References
Exodus 14:14
The LORD will fight for you; you need only to be still.”

Deuteronomy 1:30
The LORD your God, who goes before you, will fight for you, just as you saw Him do for you in Egypt

Joshua 23:10
One of you can put a thousand to flight, because the LORD your God fights for you, just as He promised.

2 Chronicles 20:15
And he said, “Listen, all you people of Judah and Jerusalem! Listen, King Jehoshaphat! This is what the LORD says: ‘Do not be afraid or discouraged because of this vast army, for the battle does not belong to you, but to God.

Psalm 46:1
For the choirmaster. Of the sons of Korah. According to Alamoth. A song. God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in times of trouble.

Isaiah 41:10
Do not fear, for I am with you; do not be afraid, for I am your God. I will strengthen you; I will surely help you; I will uphold you with My righteous right hand.

Isaiah 54:17
No weapon formed against you shall prosper, and you will refute every tongue that accuses you. This is the heritage of the servants of the LORD, and their vindication is from Me,” declares the LORD.

Zechariah 4:6
So he said to me, “This is the word of the LORD to Zerubbabel: Not by might nor by power, but by My Spirit, says the LORD of Hosts.

Matthew 28:20
and teaching them to obey all that I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, even to the end of the age.”

Romans 8:31
What then shall we say in response to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us?

1 Corinthians 15:57
But thanks be to God, who gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ!

2 Corinthians 10:4
The weapons of our warfare are not the weapons of the flesh. Instead, they have divine power to demolish strongholds.

Ephesians 6:10-11
Finally, be strong in the Lord and in His mighty power. / Put on the full armor of God, so that you can make your stand against the devil’s schemes.

Philippians 4:13
I can do all things through Christ who gives me strength.

2 Thessalonians 3:3
But the Lord is faithful, and He will strengthen you and guard you from the evil one.


Treasury of Scripture

In what place therefore you hear the sound of the trumpet, resort you thither to us: our God shall fight for us.

our God

Exodus 14:14,25
The LORD shall fight for you, and ye shall hold your peace…

Deuteronomy 1:30
The LORD your God which goeth before you, he shall fight for you, according to all that he did for you in Egypt before your eyes;

Deuteronomy 3:22
Ye shall not fear them: for the LORD your God he shall fight for you.

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Nehemiah 4
1. While the enemies scoff, Nehemiah prays and continues the work
7. Understanding the wrath and secrets of the enemy, he sets a watch
13. He arms the laborers
19. and gives military precepts














Wherever you hear the sound of the trumpet
The trumpet, or "shofar" in Hebrew, was an ancient instrument used for signaling and communication, especially in times of war or assembly. Its sound was a call to action, a rallying cry for the people of Israel. In the context of Nehemiah, the trumpet signifies unity and readiness among the people. Historically, the shofar was used to announce the beginning of the Sabbath, the new moon, and during times of battle. This phrase emphasizes the importance of being alert and responsive to God's call, as well as the need for communal action in the face of adversity.

join us there
This phrase underscores the importance of community and collective effort in the work of rebuilding Jerusalem's walls. Nehemiah's leadership was marked by his ability to unite the people for a common cause. The call to "join us" is an invitation to participate in God's work, highlighting the necessity of cooperation and solidarity among believers. In a broader scriptural context, this reflects the biblical principle that the body of Christ is made up of many members, each contributing to the whole (1 Corinthians 12:12-27).

Our God will fight for us
This declaration is a profound statement of faith and reliance on divine intervention. The Hebrew root for "fight" (לחם, lacham) conveys the idea of engaging in battle or warfare. Nehemiah's confidence in God's protection and provision is reminiscent of other biblical assurances, such as in Exodus 14:14, where Moses tells the Israelites, "The LORD will fight for you; you need only to be still." This phrase serves as a reminder that while human effort is necessary, ultimate victory comes from God. It inspires believers to trust in God's sovereignty and power, even when facing overwhelming challenges.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
Wherever
בִּמְק֗וֹם (bim·qō·wm)
Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 4725: A standing, a spot, a condition

you hear
תִּשְׁמְעוּ֙ (tiš·mə·‘ū)
Verb - Qal - Imperfect - second person masculine plural
Strong's 8085: To hear intelligently

the sound
ק֣וֹל (qō·wl)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 6963: A voice, sound

of the trumpet,
הַשּׁוֹפָ֔ר (haš·šō·w·p̄ār)
Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 7782: A cornet, curved horn

rally
תִּקָּבְצ֣וּ (tiq·qā·ḇə·ṣū)
Verb - Nifal - Imperfect - second person masculine plural
Strong's 6908: To gather, collect

to
אֵלֵ֑ינוּ (’ê·lê·nū)
Preposition | first person common plural
Strong's 413: Near, with, among, to

us there.
שָׁ֖מָּה (šām·māh)
Adverb | third person feminine singular
Strong's 8033: There, then, thither

Our God
אֱלֹהֵ֖ינוּ (’ĕ·lō·hê·nū)
Noun - masculine plural construct | first person common plural
Strong's 430: gods -- the supreme God, magistrates, a superlative

will fight for us!”
יִלָּ֥חֶם (yil·lā·ḥem)
Verb - Nifal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 3898: To feed on, to consume, to battle


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