Nehemiah 7:2-4

Tree of Life Version

² I put in charge over Jerusalem, my brother Hanani along with Hananiah the commander of the fortress, for he was a man of integrity and feared God more than many. ³ I said to them, “The gates of Jerusalem must not be opened until the sun is hot. While those are still on duty, have them shut and bar the doors. Also appoint residents of Jerusalem as guards, some at their post and some near their homes.”

⁴ Now the city was spacious and large, but there were few people within it and no houses were being built.