Conclusion of The Walls of Jerusalem

But some of the Israelite's enemies made fun of them, and said:  'A fox could knock down the wall you're building.'  The workers ignored the insults and kept on building.  The wall got higher and stronger.

The enemies decided to come from different directions and make a surprise attack on Jerusalem.  When the Jews heard about  the plan, they were frightened.  But Nehemiah said:  'Don't be afraid.  Jehovah is with us.'  He posted guards to protect the workers,  and the enemies were able to attack.

In just 52 days, the walls and gates were completed. Nehemiah brought all the Levites to Jerusalem  for the inauguration.  He organized them into two groups of singers.  They went up on the wall by the stairs at the Fountain Gate and then marched in opposite directions around the city.  They played trumpets, cymbals, and harps and sang to Jehovah, Ezra went with on group, and Nehemiah with the other, until they met up  at the temple.  All the people -men, women, and children-offered sacrifices  to Jehovah and celebrated. The sound of their happy voices could be heard far away. 

"No weapon formed against you will have any success." -ISAIAH 54:17.

Nehemiah 1:1-11; 2:1-20; 4:1-23;  5:14; 6:1-19;  12:27-43. 

Next time: Elizabeth Has a Baby

From the jw.org publications