Question 13
Concern for JudahThe opposition of Sanballat and Tobiah against the effort of Nehemiah to rebuild the walls of Jerusalem was countered by
- A.posting guards to watch against the enemies day and night and praying to God
- B.appealing to Sanballat and his men to join in the work of rebuilding
- C.seeking military assistance from the king of Babylon
- D.praying to God to utterly destroy the enemies
- E.inviting the governors of the provinces beyond the river to attack them.
Show the answer and explanation
Answer: A (posting guards to watch against the enemies day and night and praying to God)
Explanation
"We prayed to our God, and set a guard as a protection against them day and night" (Nehemiah 4:9).