And Judah said, The strength of the bearers of burdens is failing, and there is much rubbish; so that we are not able to build the wall.
All Commentaries on Nehemiah 4:10 Go To Nehemiah 4
George Leo Haydock
AD 1849
Juda. Some of the Jews, (Menochius) who were dispirited at the greatness of the work and the threats of the enemy.
Burdens. Septuagint, "of the enemies. "Arabic, "the Jews were strengthened, there were many porters, but they could not finish the work. "(Calmet)
Rubbish to be removed. (Tirinus)
