Question 14
Concern for JudahNehemiah and the returned exiles were able to rebuild the city walls because they
- A.received the cooperation of non-Jewish leaders
- B.stood firm and trusted God in the face of all odds
- C.sent spies to monitor their enemies' plans.
- D.had sufficient men and materials.
Show the answer and explanation
Answer: B (stood firm and trusted God in the face of all odds)
Explanation
Despite opposition from Sanballat and Tobiah, the builders prayed, stood guard and trusted God, finishing in 52 days (Nehemiah 4:9, 14-20; 6:15-16).