What contemptuous reflections were cast upon the builders by their enemies?
What was Nehemiah's humble and devout address to God on this occasion?
Was this prayer dictated by a spirit of personal resentment, or was it prophetical, and declaratory of the divine judgments against men who gave evidence of being judicially hardened?
Are many or most of the imprecations of David's Psalms to be interpreted on the same principle?
What does the Psalmist say of the effect of a good man's blessing and cursing? Ps. 37.22.
Had these malicious reproaches any effect upon those employed in the work? v. 6.
Did the rage of these men increase with the progress of the work, and to what did it finally excite them?
Was this a real and criminal conspiracy against the government and authority of the king?
Have the true followers of Christ more trouble to apprehend from those who have a nominal carnal religion than from any other source?
What precautions were taken to withstand them? What was Judah's desponding complaint, and what the enemy's subtle design?
How did Nehemiah receive information of their plans, and what did he do to frustrate them?
What prudent arrangements did he make that his men might be always in a posture of defence? V. 16—21.
What did he require of those that lived without the city, and what proof is given of the vigilance of the whole people?
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