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Surrounded and Threatened: How Nehemiah Overcame Fear and Finished the Wall | Nehemiah 4–6
Welcome to Day 129 of Word for Word: The Bible.
In this episode, we cover Nehemiah chapters 4–6, where the rebuilding of Jerusalem’s wall continues—but so does the opposition. What begins as mockery quickly escalates into threats, intimidation, and attempts to stop the work entirely. The people grow weary, fear begins to spread, and the pressure comes from both outside enemies and internal struggles.
In chapter 4, Nehemiah responds to rising danger with both prayer and action. He stations guards, equips the workers with weapons, and organizes the people to remain vigilant. The builders work…
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