Nehemiah 4:7-9

Living Bible

⁷ But when Sanballat and Tobiah and the Arabians, Ammonites, and Ashdodites heard that the work was going right ahead and that the breaks in the wall were being repaired, they became furious. ⁸ They plotted to lead an army against Jerusalem to bring about riots and confusion. ⁹ But we prayed to our God and guarded the city day and night to protect ourselves.