See, once the spirit of the workers is crushed; there will be no need for attack. People will limit themselves to what they think is possible.

When we read the chapter fast, we miss all that Nehemiah, and ultimately, God noted. The wall was destroyed, but the records of who built, and what they built, has stayed.

Some said Nehemiah made it. From among the exiles, he had made it to the capital, and was now serving the king directly. Nehemiah likely enjoyed it too; the king seemed to favor him, and the favor of kings and lords has always been sought after. Whenever there is comfort and prosperity, need and ruins [...]