Nehemiah 4:14 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Bible Comments

I said unto the nobles, Be not afraid of them All was at stake; therefore he exhorts them to be valiant, trusting in God. Remember the Lord, who is great and terrible, &c. You think your enemies are great and terrible; but what are they in comparison with God? especially in opposition to him?

Nehemiah 4:14

14 And I looked, and rose up, and said unto the nobles, and to the rulers, and to the rest of the people, Be not ye afraid of them: remember the Lord, which is great and terrible, and fight for your brethren, your sons, and your daughters, your wives, and your houses.