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So we worked in the work: and half of them held the spears from the rising of the morning until the stars appeared.
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All-Day Dedication
Commentators note that the builders worked exceptionally long days, from the first light of morning until the stars appeared at night. This demonstrates a total commitment to the task. Charles Spurgeon applies this by suggesting Christians should be willing to work just as tirelessly and with as much dedication for Christ's kingdom.
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Nehemiah
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19th Century
Anglican
So we labored: This is a general recapitulation, with additional note of the length of the day’s work during this pressing season.…
Baptist
They made long days. Christian people do not want merely eight hours a day for Christ. We can sometimes do eighteen hours' work for him in a day; a…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
So we laboured in the work Of building the wall: and half of them held the spears; and other weapons before mentione…
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Presbyterian
We must always watch against spiritual enemies and not expect that our warfare will be over until our work is ended. The word of God is the sword o…
