Nehemiah 4:15

Success of Nehemiah's precautions.

our enemies a different word in the original from that rendered -adversaries" in Nehemiah 4:11.

that it was known unto us i.e. their project of a sudden attack.

God had brought their counsel to nought i.e. through the precautionary measures taken by Nehemiah. The words -brought their counsel to nought" are the same as those rendered -frustrate their purpose" in Ezra 4:5.

we returned … work This clause implies what is not definitely stated. The enemy, on hearing that Nehemiah was prepared to meet their attack, seem to have abandoned their intention of an immediate assault. Nehemiah and his companions were able to resume the work upon the wall, although precautions were still necessary.