10 Meanwhile, the people of Judah said: “The strength of the laborer fails, and there is so much rubble that we will never be able to rebuild the wall.” 11 And our enemies said, “Before they know or see a thing, we will come into their midst, kill them, and put an end to the work.” 12 At that time the Jews who lived nearby came and told us ten times over, “Wherever you turn, they will attack us.”
Nehemiah 4:10–12
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