And it came to pass, that when all our enemies heard thereof, and all the heathen that were about us saw these things, they were much cast down in their own eyes: for they perceived that this work was wrought of our God.
Read it in contextCompletion of the Wall
Start reading at Nehemiah 6:15 (Nehemiah 6:15 to Nehemiah 6:19).
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This unit closes the chapter’s selected reading divisions. The work progresses amid threats and internal injustice until the wall is completed.
6:15So the wall was finished in the twenty and fifth day of the month Elul, in fifty and two days.
6:16And it came to pass, that when all our enemies heard thereof, and all the heathen that were about us saw these things, they were much cast down in their own eyes: for they perceived that this work was wrought of our God.
6:17Moreover in those days the nobles of Judah sent many letters unto Tobiah, and the letters of Tobiah came unto them.
6:18For there were many in Judah sworn unto him, because he was the son in law of Shechaniah the son of Arah; and his son Johanan had taken the daughter of Meshullam the son of Berechiah.
6:19Also they reported his good deeds before me, and uttered my words to him. And Tobiah sent letters to put me in fear.
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Who
Who wrote the book? Nehemiah son of Hachaliah is the named memoir writer. His account was preserved within the larger Ezra–Nehemiah historical collection, which includes additional material. Biblical references: Nehemiah 1:1; Nehemiah 2:1. stated in the text
Who was present or being addressed in this passage? In the surrounding chapter context (Nehemiah 6:1–7:73): Nehemiah and the builders face opponents and complete the wall; the later register identifies the returned families and their service roles. stated in the text
Who was the book written to? The restored Jewish community centered on Jerusalem and later readers concerned with its rebuilding, covenant obligations, and worship. Biblical references: Nehemiah 2:17; Nehemiah 8:1; Nehemiah 10:29. book background
What
What is the topic of this reading unit? Completion of the Wall. Read Nehemiah 6:15 through Nehemiah 6:19 as a connected unit. interpretation
How does it contribute to the book? This unit closes the chapter’s selected reading divisions. The work progresses amid threats and internal injustice until the wall is completed. interpretation
When
When are the events or message set? The narrative dates Nehemiah's commission by Artaxerxes' reign and later describes his return to the king and subsequent visit to Jerusalem. book background
Where
What is the book’s geographic setting? It opens in Shushan and moves to Jerusalem and the surrounding communities, focusing on the wall and the life of the restored people. book background
Where does the context start?
This passage sits in Completion of the Wall (Nehemiah 6:15 to Nehemiah 6:19).
Start reading at Nehemiah 6:15. An editorial reading unit, not a claim that the surrounding context stops here. Book background below applies to the shared passage; individual verses may need more specific explanation.
How
How does this book connect with Jesus Christ? The New Testament also joins hearing God's word with doing it and building up a community. This is a canonical comparison, not a claim that Nehemiah's wall directly symbolizes a particular Christian institution. See Nehemiah 8:8, Luke 11:28, Ephesians 4:16. interpretation
How should this book guide our response? Combine prayer with responsible action, truthful leadership, and care for people harmed by injustice. Building a project does not remove the continuing need for reform and faithfulness. interpretation
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Macro-Structure
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Macro-Structure of Nehemiah 6
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Nehemiah combines first-person accounts, lists, and public covenant events concerning Jerusalem after exile. Distinguish Nehemiah's reported actions from commands addressed to every later community. Local headings and stanza divisions are editorial reading aids adapted from public-domain BSB headings; verse boundaries and Scripture links use the KJV. Connections describe the surrounding book movement.
Connection to the wholeThis opening unit introduces the chapter’s movement. The work progresses amid threats and internal injustice until the wall is completed.
Connection to the wholeThis unit closes the chapter’s selected reading divisions. The work progresses amid threats and internal injustice until the wall is completed.
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Macro-Structure of Nehemiah
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Nehemiah combines first-person accounts, lists, and public covenant events concerning Jerusalem after exile. Distinguish Nehemiah's reported actions from commands addressed to every later community.