Nehemiah 4:11

And our aduersaries said, They shall not know, neither see, till wee come in the midst among them, and slay them, and cause the worke to cease.
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan

Our enemies said, "They will not know or see until we come among them, kill them and put a stop to the work."
- New American Standard Version (1995)

And our adversaries said, They shall not know, neither see, till we come into the midst of them, and slay them, and cause the work to cease.
- American Standard Version (1901)

And those who were against us said, Without their knowledge and without their seeing us, we will come among them and put them to death, causing the work to come to a stop.
- Basic English Bible

And our adversaries said, They shall not know, neither see, till we come into the midst of them and kill them, and put an end to the work.
- Darby Bible

And our adversaries said, They shall not know, neither see, till we come in the midst among them, and slay them, and cause the work to cease.
- Webster's Bible

Our adversaries said, "They shall not know, neither see, until we come into the midst of them, and kill them, and cause the work to cease."
- World English Bible

And our adversaries say, `They do not know, nor see, till that we come in to their midst, and have slain them, and caused the work to cease.'
- Youngs Literal Bible

(4:5) And our adversaries said: 'They shall not know, neither see, till we come into the midst of them, and slay them, and cause the work to cease.'
- Jewish Publication Society Bible

Wesley's Notes for Nehemiah 4:11

4:10 Judah - The Jews now dwelling in Judah, some of them being partly terrified by their enemies, and partly wearied with continual labour. Rubbish - More than we are able suddenly to remove. Not able - Being forced to spend our time in removing the rubbish, and therefore we must desist for a season.

4:12 By them - Or, among them: whereby they came to the knowledge of their counsels. Tho' these had not zeal enough to help in the work, yet they had some concern for their brethren. Ten tribes - Very often, a certain number for an uncertain. Be upon you - They will invade you every way, by which we can come to you, or you to us; therefore keep watches on every side.

4:13 Behind - Within the walls where they were not yet raised to their due height, and therefore most liable to the enemies assault. Higher - Upon the tops of the walls where they were finished, and the towers which were built here and there upon the wall; whence they might shoot arrows, or throw stones.