Nehemiah 4:10 - Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

Bible Comments

And Judah said. — As hereafter, in the case of the complaints of the people (Nehemiah 5), the writer gives a summary of difficulties. The Jews, or “Judah” — a significant term — complained of their growing feebleness, especially as so many were diverted to the watches.

Nehemiah 4:10

10 And Judah said, The strength of the bearers of burdens is decayed, and there is much rubbish; so that we are not able to build the wall.