Nehemiah 2:18 Meaning and Explanation
“Then I told them of the hand of my God which was good upon me; as also the king's words that he had spoken unto me. And they said, Let us rise up and build. So they strengthened their hands for this good work.”
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Read Full Chapter →Nehemiah recounts God's good hand and the king's support, and the people respond, Let us rise up and build.
What Does Nehemiah 2:18 Mean?
Nehemiah backs his appeal with testimony: he tells of the hand of my God which was good upon me and of the king's favorable words. The combination of divine providence and royal authority persuades the people. Their answer is immediate and wholehearted, Let us rise up and build.
The phrase they strengthened their hands captures the moment a discouraged people resolve to act. Nehemiah's account of God's faithfulness kindles their faith and unites their will. When the works of God are recounted plainly, hearts are stirred to labor. Shared testimony becomes shared resolve, and a scattered, dispirited community is bound together for one good work.
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What does Nehemiah 2:18 mean?
Nehemiah recounts God's good hand and the king's support, and the people respond, Let us rise up and build.