Nehemiah Gives Credit to God (Nehemiah 6:1-7:73)
Bible Commentary / Produced by TOW Project
The external and internal problems facing Nehemiah did not halt work on the wall, which was completed in only fifty-two days (Neh. 6:15). The enemies of Judah “were afraid and fell greatly in their own esteem; for they perceived that this work had been accomplished with the help of our God” (Neh. 6:16). Even though Nehemiah had exercised his considerable leadership to inspire and organize the builders, and even though they had worked tirelessly, and even though Nehemiah’s wisdom enabled him to fend off attacks and distractions, nevertheless he saw all of this as work done with God’s help. God worked through him and his people, using their gifts and labor to accomplish God’s own purposes.
Contributors: Mark Roberts
Adopted by the Theology of Work Project Board May 4, 2010. Revised September 29, 2010.
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