Verse (Click for Chapter) 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 Versionin 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 BibleIn 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 BibleIn 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 1917in 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. Jump to Previous Fight Hear Horn Join Rally Resort Soever Sound Sounded Thither Trumpet Voice Whatever WhereverJump to Next Fight Hear Horn Join Rally Resort Soever Sound Sounded Thither Trumpet Voice Whatever WhereverNehemiah 4 1. While the enemies scoff, Nehemiah prays and continues the work7. 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 horn In ancient times, the horn, often a ram's horn or shofar, was used as a signal for gathering or alerting people to danger. This practice is rooted in the cultural and military traditions of Israel, where the horn was a tool for communication during battle (Joshua 6:4-5). The use of the horn in Nehemiah's time reflects the need for vigilance and readiness among the people as they rebuilt Jerusalem's walls amidst opposition. The sound of the horn would have been a familiar call to action, uniting the people in a common purpose. rally to us there Our God will fight for us! Persons / Places / Events 1. NehemiahThe central figure in the book, Nehemiah is a Jewish leader who is instrumental in rebuilding the walls of Jerusalem after the Babylonian exile. He is known for his leadership, prayerfulness, and reliance on God. 2. Jerusalem The city where the events take place. The rebuilding of its walls is crucial for the protection and restoration of the Jewish community. 3. The Trumpet A shofar or horn used to signal the people. It serves as a call to action and unity among the workers and defenders of the wall. 4. The Workers and Defenders The Jewish people who are rebuilding the wall and defending against external threats. They are a community united in purpose and faith. 5. Enemies of Judah The surrounding adversaries, including Sanballat and Tobiah, who oppose the rebuilding efforts and threaten the safety of the Jewish people. Teaching Points Unity in PurposeThe sound of the trumpet symbolizes the need for unity among God's people. In times of challenge, believers must come together with a shared purpose and trust in God's guidance. Divine Assurance "Our God will fight for us" is a powerful reminder of God's sovereignty and protection. Believers can find peace and courage in knowing that God is actively involved in their struggles. Active Participation While God promises to fight for His people, they are also called to action. The workers and defenders must be vigilant and ready to respond to the trumpet's call, illustrating the balance between divine intervention and human responsibility. Faith in Action Nehemiah's leadership and the people's response demonstrate faith in action. Trusting God involves both prayer and practical steps, such as organizing defenses and continuing the work. Overcoming Opposition The opposition faced by Nehemiah and the Jews serves as an example of how believers can overcome adversity through faith, prayer, and community support. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Whereverבִּמְק֗וֹם (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 Links Nehemiah 4:20 NIVNehemiah 4:20 NLT Nehemiah 4:20 ESV Nehemiah 4:20 NASB Nehemiah 4:20 KJV Nehemiah 4:20 BibleApps.com Nehemiah 4:20 Biblia Paralela Nehemiah 4:20 Chinese Bible Nehemiah 4:20 French Bible Nehemiah 4:20 Catholic Bible OT History: Nehemiah 4:20 In whatever place you hear the sound (Neh Ne) |
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