13 So in the lowest parts of the space behind the wall, in open places, I stationed the people by their clans, with their swords, their spears, and their bows. 14 And I looked and arose and said to the nobles and to the officials and to the rest of the people, (A)“Do not be afraid of them. Remember the Lord, (B)who is great and awesome, (C)and fight for your brothers, your sons, your daughters, your wives, and your homes.”

The Work Resumes

15 When our enemies heard that it was known to us (D)and that God had frustrated their plan, we all returned to the wall, each to his work.

Read full chapter

Bible Gateway Recommends

ESV Personal Reference Bible (Cloth over Board, Blue Flora), Blue
ESV Personal Reference Bible (Cloth over Board, Blue Flora), Blue
Retail: $29.99
Our Price: $7.99
Save: $22.00 (73%)
4.0 of 5.0 stars
Revelation, ESV Illuminated Scripture Journal
Revelation, ESV Illuminated Scripture Journal
Retail: $5.99
Our Price: $3.99
Save: $2.00 (33%)
ESV Study Bible, Large Print, Genuine Leather, Black
ESV Study Bible, Large Print, Genuine Leather, Black
Retail: $124.99
Our Price: $68.49
Save: $56.50 (45%)
4.5 of 5.0 stars
ESV Single Column Journaling Bible (TruTone, Brown, Cross Design)
ESV Single Column Journaling Bible (TruTone, Brown, Cross Design)
Retail: $44.99
Our Price: $19.99
Save: $25.00 (56%)
4.5 of 5.0 stars
ESV Economy Bible, Large Print Softcover
ESV Economy Bible, Large Print Softcover
Retail: $5.99
Our Price: $3.99
Save: $2.00 (33%)
4.5 of 5.0 stars
ESV Scripture Journal: Acts
ESV Scripture Journal: Acts
Retail: $5.99
Our Price: $3.99
Save: $2.00 (33%)
5.0 of 5.0 stars