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.
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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.