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I arose in the night, I and some few men with me; neither told I any man what my God put into my heart to do for Jerusalem; neither was there any animal with me, except the animal that I rode on.
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Faith and Wise Planning
Nehemiah was confident God had placed this mission in his heart, yet he didn't act recklessly. Commentators highlight his "cautious preliminaries," such as inspecting the walls at night with only a few men. This demonstrates that a deep faith in God's calling works hand-in-hand with wise, prudent, and strategic human action.
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19th Century
Anglican
Nehemiah’s cautious preliminaries.
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And I arose in the might, I and some few men with me Both the season of the night, and the small number of men to ac…
Presbyterian
When Nehemiah had considered the matter, he told the Jews that God had put it into his heart to build the wall of Jerusalem. He does not undertake …
