Nehemiah 4:6

So built we R.V. So we built. No emphasis on -we."

unto the half thereof R.V. unto half the height thereof. -All the wall was joined together." The circumvallation was complete. There were no gaps or breaches. The wall had been raised to half its height all the way round. The most ancient wall, the foundations of which were discovered by Sir Charles Warren, must have had a height of 200 feet!

for the people had a mind to work The enthusiasm of the people explains the rapidity of the work. Nehemiah disclaims any credit to himself.

a mind literally, -heart."