Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version At that time I also said to the people, “Have every man and his helper stay inside Jerusalem at night, so they can serve us as guards by night and as workers by day.” New Living Translation I also told everyone living outside the walls to stay in Jerusalem. That way they and their servants could help with guard duty at night and work during the day. English Standard Version I also said to the people at that time, “Let every man and his servant pass the night within Jerusalem, that they may be a guard for us by night and may labor by day.” Berean Standard Bible At that time I also said to the people, “Let every man and his servant spend the night inside Jerusalem, so that they can stand guard by night and work by day.” King James Bible 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. New King James Version At the same time I also said to the people, “Let each man and his servant stay at night in Jerusalem, that they may be our guard by night and a working party by day.” New American Standard Bible At that time I also said to the people, “Each man with his servant shall spend the night within Jerusalem, so that they may be a guard for us by night and a laborer by day.” NASB 1995 At that time I also said to the people, “Let each man with his servant spend the night within Jerusalem so that they may be a guard for us by night and a laborer by day.” NASB 1977 At that time I also said to the people, “Let each man with his servant spend the night within Jerusalem so that they may be a guard for us by night and a laborer by day.” Legacy Standard Bible At that time I also said to the people, “Let each man with his young man spend the night within Jerusalem so that they may be a guard for us by night and a worker by day.” Amplified Bible At that time I also said to the people, “Let each man with his servant spend the night inside Jerusalem so that they may serve as a guard for us at night and a laborer during the day.” Christian Standard Bible At that time, I also said to the people, “Let everyone and his servant spend the night inside Jerusalem, so that they can stand guard by night and work by day.” Holman Christian Standard Bible At that time, I also said to the people, “Let everyone and his servant spend the night inside Jerusalem, so that they can stand guard by night and work by day.” American Standard Version 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 may labor in the day. Contemporary English Version I asked the men in charge and their workers to stay inside Jerusalem and stand guard at night. So they guarded the city at night and worked during the day. English Revised Version 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 may labour in the day. GOD'S WORD® Translation At that time I told the people, "Every man and his servant should stay overnight in Jerusalem so that we can set a guard at night and work during the day." Good News Translation During this time I told the men in charge that they and all their helpers had to stay in Jerusalem at night, so that we could guard the city at night as well as work in the daytime. International Standard Version At the same time I told the people, "Let's have everyone sleep at night inside Jerusalem with their servants, so they can guard us at night and work during the day. Majority Standard Bible At that time I also said to the people, ?Let every man and his servant spend the night inside Jerusalem, so that they can stand guard by night and work by day.? NET Bible At that time I instructed the people, "Let every man and his coworker spend the night in Jerusalem and let them be guards for us by night and workers by day. New Heart English Bible Likewise at the same time said I to the people, "Let everyone with his servant lodge within Jerusalem, that in the night they may be a guard to us, and may labor in the day." Webster's Bible Translation Likewise at the same time said I to the people, Let every one with his servant lodge within Jerusalem, that in the night they may be a guard to us, and labor in the day. World English Bible Likewise at the same time I said to the people, “Let everyone with his servant lodge within Jerusalem, that in the night they may be a guard to us, and may labor in the day.” Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAlso, at that time I said to the people, “Let each lodge with his servant in the midst of Jerusalem, and they have been a watch for us by night, and [for] the work by day”: Young's Literal Translation Also, at that time I said to the people, 'Let each with his servant lodge in the midst of Jerusalem, and they have been to us by night a guard, and by day for the work:' Smith's Literal Translation Also in that time I said to the people, A man and his youth shall lodge in the midst of Jerusalem; and they were watching for us in the night, and work in the day. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAt that time also I said to the people: Let every one with his servant stay in the midst of Jerusalem, and let us take our turns in the night, and by day, to work. Catholic Public Domain Version Also at that time, I said to the people: “Let each one with his servant remain in the midst of Jerusalem. And let us take turns, throughout the night and day, in doing the work.” New American Bible At the same time I told the people to spend the nights inside Jerusalem, each with an attendant, so that they might serve as a guard by night and a working force by day. New Revised Standard Version I also said to the people at that time, “Let every man and his servant pass the night inside Jerusalem, so that they may be a guard for us by night and may labor by day.” Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAlso at that time I said to the people, Let every one with his servant lodge in the midst of the streets of Jerusalem, and let them guard it in the night and in the day, so that the builders may do the work. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated Also at that time I said to the people: “A man and his boy shall be spending the night within the streets of Jerusalem, and they shall be guarding it by night and by day, and they shall be doing the work.” OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917Likewise 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 may labour in the day.' Brenton Septuagint Translation And at that time I said to the people, Lodge ye every man with his servant in the midst of Jerusalem, and let the night be a watch-time to you, and the day a work-time. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Discouragement Overcome…21So we continued the work, while half of the men held spears from the break of dawn until the stars came out. 22At that time I also said to the people, “Let every man and his servant spend the night inside Jerusalem, so that they can stand guard by night and work by day.” 23So neither I nor my brothers nor my servants nor the guards with me changed out of our clothes; each carried his weapon, even to go for water.… Cross References Nehemiah 4:9 So we prayed to our God and posted a guard against them day and night. Nehemiah 4:16-17 And from that day on, half of my servants did the work while the other half held spears, shields, bows, and armor. The officers stationed themselves behind all the people of Judah / who were rebuilding the wall. The laborers who carried materials worked with one hand and held a weapon with the other. Nehemiah 7:3 And I told them, “Do not open the gates of Jerusalem until the sun is hot. While the guards are on duty, keep the doors shut and securely fastened. And appoint the residents of Jerusalem as guards, some at their posts and some at their own homes.” Nehemiah 13:19 When the evening shadows began to fall on the gates of Jerusalem, just before the Sabbath, I ordered that the gates be shut and not opened until after the Sabbath. I posted some of my servants at the gates so that no load could enter on the Sabbath day. 1 Thessalonians 5:6 So then, let us not sleep as the others do, but let us remain awake and sober. 1 Peter 5:8 Be sober-minded and alert. Your adversary the devil prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour. Matthew 24:42 Therefore keep watch, because you do not know the day on which your Lord will come. Mark 13:34-37 It is like a man going on a journey who left his house, put each servant in charge of his own task, and instructed the doorkeeper to keep watch. / Therefore keep watch, because you do not know when the master of the house will return—whether in the evening, at midnight, when the rooster crows, or in the morning. / Otherwise, he may arrive without notice and find you sleeping. ... Luke 12:35-38 Be dressed for service and keep your lamps burning. / Then you will be like servants waiting for their master to return from the wedding banquet, so that when he comes and knocks, they can open the door for him at once. / Blessed are those servants whom the master finds on watch when he returns. Truly I tell you, he will dress himself to serve and will have them recline at the table, and he himself will come and wait on them. ... Ephesians 6:18 Pray in the Spirit at all times, with every kind of prayer and petition. To this end, stay alert with all perseverance in your prayers for all the saints. 1 Corinthians 16:13 Be on the alert. Stand firm in the faith. Be men of courage. Be strong. 2 Chronicles 32:5 Then Hezekiah worked resolutely to rebuild all the broken sections of the wall and to raise up towers on it. He also built an outer wall and reinforced the supporting terraces of the City of David, and he produced an abundance of weapons and shields. Isaiah 62:6 On your walls, O Jerusalem, I have posted watchmen; they will never be silent day or night. You who call on the LORD shall take no rest for yourselves, Ezekiel 33:6-7 But if the watchman sees the sword coming and fails to blow the horn to warn the people, and the sword comes and takes away a life, then that one will be taken away in his iniquity, but I will hold the watchman accountable for his blood.’ / As for you, O son of man, I have made you a watchman for the house of Israel; so hear the word from My mouth and give them the warning from Me. 2 Samuel 11:11 Uriah answered, “The ark and Israel and Judah are dwelling in tents, and my master Joab and his soldiers are camped in the open field. How can I go to my house to eat and drink and sleep with my wife? As surely as you live, and as your soul lives, I will not do such a thing!” Treasury of Scripture Likewise at the same time said I to the people, Let every one with his servant lodge within Jerusalem, that in the night they may be a guard to us, and labor on the day. every one Nehemiah 11:1,2 And the rulers of the people dwelt at Jerusalem: the rest of the people also cast lots, to bring one of ten to dwell in Jerusalem the holy city, and nine parts to dwell in other cities… Jump to Previous Guard Guards Helper Inside Jerusalem Labour Likewise Night Servant Serve Spend Time Watch Within WorkingJump to Next Guard Guards Helper Inside Jerusalem Labour Likewise Night Servant Serve Spend Time Watch Within WorkingNehemiah 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 At that time I also said to the people Nehemiah, as the governor of Judah, is addressing the people during a critical period of rebuilding the walls of Jerusalem. This phrase highlights his leadership and the urgency of the situation. Nehemiah's role is reminiscent of other biblical leaders who guided their people through challenging times, such as Moses and Joshua. Let every man and his servant spend the night inside Jerusalem so that they can stand guard by night and work by day Persons / Places / Events 1. NehemiahThe central figure in the book, Nehemiah was a cupbearer to the Persian king Artaxerxes and later became the governor of Jerusalem. He led the efforts to rebuild the walls of Jerusalem. 2. Jerusalem The city of great significance to the Jewish people, Jerusalem was in ruins at this time, and its walls were being rebuilt under Nehemiah's leadership. 3. The People The Jewish inhabitants of Jerusalem and those who returned from exile to help rebuild the city walls. They were under constant threat from surrounding enemies. 4. The Servants Likely referring to the laborers and helpers who assisted the Jewish people in the rebuilding efforts. 5. The Enemies Although not directly mentioned in this verse, the surrounding adversaries like the Samaritans, Ammonites, and others posed a threat to the rebuilding efforts. Teaching Points Vigilance in FaithJust as Nehemiah instructed the people to be on guard, Christians are called to be vigilant in their faith, aware of spiritual threats and ready to defend their beliefs. Balancing Work and Watchfulness Nehemiah's strategy of working by day and guarding by night teaches the importance of balancing diligence in our daily tasks with spiritual watchfulness. Community and Cooperation The rebuilding of Jerusalem's walls was a communal effort. This highlights the importance of working together in the body of Christ to achieve common goals. Leadership and Responsibility Nehemiah's leadership exemplifies the role of a godly leader who takes responsibility for the safety and well-being of his people, encouraging us to lead with integrity and care. Trust in God's Protection While human efforts are necessary, ultimate trust should be placed in God's protection and provision, as seen in Nehemiah's reliance on God throughout the rebuilding process.Verse 22. - Every one, with his servant. The material condition of the people had much improved since the return under Zerubbabel. Then there was only one slave to every six Israelites (Ezra 2:64, 65); now every Israelite had his slave, and many no doubt a large number. Lodge within Jerusalem. i.e. "sleep" or "pass the night" there, instead of returning to their several villages or towns. That in the night they may be a guard to us. The very fact that they were in Jerusalem, and known to be there, would tend to prevent an attack; and if the enemy assaulted by night, they would be at hand, and able to take their part in guarding the work. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew At thatהַהִיא֙ (ha·hî) Article | Pronoun - third person feminine singular Strong's 1931: He, self, the same, this, that, as, are time בָּעֵ֤ת (bā·‘êṯ) Preposition-b, Article | Noun - common singular Strong's 6256: Time, now, when I also גַּ֣ם (gam) Conjunction Strong's 1571: Assemblage, also, even, yea, though, both, and said אָמַ֣רְתִּי (’ā·mar·tî) Verb - Qal - Perfect - first person common singular Strong's 559: To utter, say to the people, לָעָ֔ם (lā·‘ām) Preposition-l, Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 5971: A people, a tribe, troops, attendants, a flock “Let every man אִ֣ישׁ (’îš) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 376: A man as an individual, a male person and his servant וְנַעֲר֔וֹ (wə·na·‘ă·rōw) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 5288: A boy, lad, youth, retainer spend the night יָלִ֖ינוּ (yā·lî·nū) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine plural Strong's 3885: To stop, to stay permanently, to be obstinate inside בְּת֣וֹךְ (bə·ṯō·wḵ) Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 8432: A bisection, the centre Jerusalem, יְרוּשָׁלִָ֑ם (yə·rū·šā·lim) Noun - proper - feminine singular Strong's 3389: Jerusalem -- probably 'foundation of peace', capital city of all Israel so that they can stand וְהָֽיוּ־ (wə·hā·yū-) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - third person common plural Strong's 1961: To fall out, come to pass, become, be guard מִשְׁמָ֖ר (miš·mār) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 4929: Place of confinement, jail, prison, guard, watch, observance by night הַלַּ֛יְלָה (hal·lay·lāh) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 3915: A twist, night, adversity and work מְלָאכָֽה׃ (mə·lā·ḵāh) Noun - feminine singular Strong's 4399: Deputyship, ministry, employment, work, property by day.” וְהַיּ֥וֹם (wə·hay·yō·wm) Conjunctive waw, Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 3117: A day Links Nehemiah 4:22 NIVNehemiah 4:22 NLT Nehemiah 4:22 ESV Nehemiah 4:22 NASB Nehemiah 4:22 KJV Nehemiah 4:22 BibleApps.com Nehemiah 4:22 Biblia Paralela Nehemiah 4:22 Chinese Bible Nehemiah 4:22 French Bible Nehemiah 4:22 Catholic Bible OT History: Nehemiah 4:22 Likewise at the same time said (Neh Ne) |
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