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And our enemies said, "They will not know or see until we come among them, kill them, and put a stop to the work."

When the Jews who lived near them came and told us ten times, "^(F1)They will come up against us from every place where you may turn,"

then I stationed men in the lowest parts of the space behind the wall, the exposed places, and I ^(C1)stationed the people in families with their swords, spears, and bows.

When I saw their fear, I stood and said to the nobles, the officials, and the rest of the people: "^(C1)Do not be afraid of them; remember the Lord who is great and awesome, and ^(C2)fight for your brothers, your sons, your daughters, your wives, and your houses."