Albert Barnes Commentary Nehemiah 4:12

"And it came to pass that, when the Jews that dwelt by them came, they said unto us ten times from all places, Ye must return unto us." — Nehemiah 4:12 (ASV)

Ten times – that is, repeatedly.

From all places ... – Better as in the margin. The Jews who lived on the Samaritan border came to Jerusalem and tried to withdraw their contingents of workmen from the work, explaining to them the impending danger and saying, “You must return to your homes, and so escape it.”