Charles Ellicott Commentary Nehemiah 4:10

"And Judah said, The strength of the bearers of burdens is decayed, and there is much rubbish; so that we are not able to build the wall." — Nehemiah 4:10 (ASV)

And Judah said. — As later, in the case of the complaints of the people (Nehemiah 5:0), the writer gives a summary of difficulties. The Jews, or “Judah”—a significant term—complained of their growing feebleness, especially as so many were diverted to the watches.