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In the midst of external opposition and internal pressures, the people of Judah continued their work on fortifying Jerusalem. So we built the wall and the whole wall was joined together to half its height, for the people had a mind to work (v. 6). Jerusalem, a historic city in the heart of the ancient land of Judah, carried deep significance for the Jewish people as the center of worship and governance. Despite surrounding threats and the scorn of adversaries, Nehemiah led them to persevere in reconstructing the walls that protected this sacred place.
Nehemiah served as a Jewish official under the Persian King Artaxerxes (reigning from 464-424 BC), and he returned to Jerusalem around the mid-fifth century BC to oversee the city’s restoration. Nehemiah 4:6 shows that the combined efforts of many ordinary individuals brought swift progress on the construction. Their determination and unity became apparent as they overcame discouragement and physical obstacles, reminding us of the power of shared commitment to a common goal.
Spiritually, Nehemiah 4:6 hints at how collective faith and hard work can quickly yield progress when people align themselves with God’s purposes (see also the idea of believers as living stones built up together in the 1 Peter 2:4-5 TBS commentary). The image of the wall reaching half its height highlights how tangible results often strengthen and motivate a community to press on. The hearts and minds of these builders were resolute, showing that when people are committed to carrying out God’s plan, even a daunting task becomes achievable.
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