On the one hand, the children of Israel were prepared to fight; on the other hand, they trusted in God, believing that He would fight for them (v. 20b). In this matter they too were aggressive (cf. note Neh. 2:201).
Psa. 51:18; Neh. 6:1, 6; 12:27; Isa. 60:18; Psa. 122:7; cf. Rev. 21:12
On the one hand, the children of Israel were prepared to fight; on the other hand, they trusted in God, believing that He would fight for them (v. 20b). In this matter they too were aggressive (cf. note Neh. 2:201).
As the commander-in-chief, Nehemiah was among those who were ready to fight against the enemy, and he took part in the night watch (vv. 17-23). He did not leave these matters to others but participated in them himself.
Exo. 14:14; Deut. 1:30; 3:22; 20:4; Josh. 10:14, 42; 23:3, 10
The Hebrew text is obscure.