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John Gill's Exposition on Nehemiah 4:9

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John Gill (1697–1771) · 18th-century historical commentary
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Nevertheless, we made our prayer unto our God, etc.] Spread their case before him in prayer, entreating direction and help from him: and set a watch against them day and night, because of them; to give notice of their approach, that they might prepare to defend themselves; though they prayed to God, and trusted in him for deliverance, they did not neglect the use of means.
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