John Gill's Exposition on Nehemiah 6:16

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John Gill (1697–1771) · 18th-century historical commentary
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And it came to pass, that when all our enemies heard thereof, etc.] That the wall was finished: and all the Heathen that were about us saw these things; the neighbouring nations, who not only heard with their ears, but saw with their eyes what was done: they were much cast down in their own eyes; through shame and confusion, because of their own scoffs and jeers; through grief and vexation at the unexpected success of the Jews, and through the fear of them that was fallen upon them, as Jarchi notes: for they perceived that this work was wrought of our God; his special providence and blessing attending it, as appeared by its being so soon effected.

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