Neh 4:14-15 | TNotes | STEP | 4:14 The strongest motivation for hope was Israel’s great and glorious God, who had delivered his people from mighty nations before (cp. 2 Chr 32:7-8 ; see Exod 14:13-14 ; Deut 8:1-3 ; 20:3 ; Josh 10:25 ). Another motivation was to protect their own families and properties.

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b2 Chr 32:7-8►

cExod 14:13-14►

dDeut 8:1-3►

e20:3►

fJosh 10:25►

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h2:20►

i6:16►

‏ Nehemiah 4:14-15

4:14 ^a The strongest motivation for hope was Israel’s great and glorious God, who had delivered his people from mighty nations before (cp. 2 Chr 32:7-8 ^b; see Exod 14:13-14 ^c; Deut 8:1-3 ^d; 20:3 ^e; Josh 10:25 ^f). Another motivation was to protect their own families and properties.
4:15 ^g Nehemiah gave the credit to God (see also 2:20 ^h; 6:16 ⁱ), who had frustrated them through the prayers of the people, the 24-hour patrol, the open display of force, and the confidence in God’s protection.