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◄ Nehemiah 2:12►
New International Version
I set out during the night with a few others. I had not told anyone what my God had put in my heart to do for Jerusalem. There were no mounts with me except the one I was riding on.

New Living Translation
I slipped out during the night, taking only a few others with me. I had not told anyone about the plans God had put in my heart for Jerusalem. We took no pack animals with us except the donkey I was riding.

English Standard Version
Then I arose in the night, I and a few men with me. And I told no one what my God had put into my heart to do for Jerusalem. There was no animal with me but the one on which I rode.

Berean Standard Bible
I set out at night with a few men. I did not tell anyone what my God had laid on my heart to do for Jerusalem. The only animal with me was the one on which I was riding.

King James Bible
And I arose in the night, I and some few men with me; neither told Iany man what my God had put in my heart to do at Jerusalem: neitherwas there any beast with me, save the beast that I rode upon.

New King James Version
Then I arose in the night, I and a few men with me; I told no one what my God had put in my heart to do at Jerusalem; nor was there any animal with me, except the one on which I rode.

New American Standard Bible
And I got up in the night, I and a few men with me. I did not tell anyone what my God was putting into my mind to do for Jerusalem, and there was no animal with me except the animal on which I was riding.

NASB 1995
And I arose in the night, I and a few men with me. I did not tell anyone what my God was putting into my mind to do for Jerusalem and there was no animal with me except the animal on which I was riding.

NASB 1977
And I arose in the night, I and a few men with me. I did not tell anyone what my God was putting into my mind to do for Jerusalem and there was no animal with me except the animal on which I was riding.

Legacy Standard Bible
And I arose in the night, I and a few men with me. I did not tell anyone what my God was putting into my heart to do for Jerusalem; and there was no animal with me except the animal on which I was riding.

Amplified Bible
Then I got up in the night, I and a few men with me. I did not tell anyone what my God was putting in my heart to do for Jerusalem, and there was no animal with me except the one on which I was riding [so as not to attract attention].

Christian Standard Bible
I got up at night and took a few men with me. I didn’t tell anyone what my God had laid on my heart to do for Jerusalem. The only animal I took was the one I was riding.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
I got up at night and took a few men with me. I didn’t tell anyone what my God had laid on my heart to do for Jerusalem. The only animal I took was the one I was riding.

American Standard Version
And I arose in the night, I and some few men with me; neither told I any man what my God put into my heart to do for Jerusalem; neither was there any beast with me, save the beast that I rode upon.

Contemporary English Version
I got up during the night and left my house. I took some men with me, without telling anyone what I thought God wanted me to do for the city. The only animal I took was the donkey I rode on.

English Revised Version
And I arose in the night, I and some few men with me; neither told I any man what my God put into my heart to do for Jerusalem: neither was there any beast with me, save the beast that I rode upon.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
During the night I went out with a few men without telling anyone what my God had inspired me to do for Jerusalem. The only animal I had was the one I was riding.

Good News Translation
I did not tell anyone what God had inspired me to do for Jerusalem. Then in the middle of the night I got up and went out, taking a few of my companions with me. The only animal we took was the donkey that I rode on.

International Standard Version
Then I got up at night, along with a few men with me. I had not confided to any person what my God had put in my heart to do for Jerusalem. Furthermore, there was no other animal with me except for the one I was riding.

NET Bible
I got up during the night, along with a few men who were with me. But I did not tell anyone what my God was putting on my heart to do for Jerusalem. There were no animals with me, except for the one I was riding.

New Heart English Bible
I arose in the night, I and some few men with me. And I told no one what my God put into my heart to do for Jerusalem; neither was there any animal with me, except the animal that I rode on.

Webster's Bible Translation
And I arose in the night, I and some few men with me; neither told I any man what my God had put in my heart to do at Jerusalem: neither was there any beast with me, save the beast that I rode upon.
Majority Text Translations
Majority Standard Bible
I set out at night with a few men. I did not tell anyone what my God had laid on my heart to do for Jerusalem. The only animal with me was the one on which I was riding.

World English Bible
I arose in the night, I and a few men with me. I didn’t tell anyone what my God put into my heart to do for Jerusalem. There wasn’t any animal with me except the animal that I rode on.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
and I rise by night, I and a few men with me, and have not declared to a man what my God is giving to my heart to do for Jerusalem, and there is no beast with me except the beast on which I am riding.

Young's Literal Translation
and I rise by night, I and a few men with me, and have not declared to a man what my God is giving unto my heart to do for Jerusalem, and there is no beast with me except the beast on which I am riding.

Smith's Literal Translation
And I shall rise in the night, I and a few men with me; and I announced not to man what my God gave into my heart to do at Jerusalem: and no beast with me but the beast that I rode upon it.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And I arose in the night, I and some few men with me, and I told not any man what God had put in my heart to do in Jerusalem, and there was no beast with me, but the beast that I rode upon.

Catholic Public Domain Version
And I got up in the night, I and a few men with me. And I did not reveal to anyone what God had placed in my heart to do in Jerusalem. And there was no animal with me, except the animal on which I was sitting.

New American Bible
I set out by night with only a few other men and with no other animals but my own mount (for I had not told anyone what my God had inspired me to do for Jerusalem).

New Revised Standard Version
Then I got up during the night, I and a few men with me; I told no one what my God had put into my heart to do for Jerusalem. The only animal I took was the animal I rode.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And I arose in the night, I and the men who had come with me; and I told no man what my God had put in my heart to do in Jerusalem; neither was there any beast with me, except the beast that I rode upon.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And I arose in the night, I and men who were with me, and I told no man the thing that my God put in my heart to do for Jerusalem, and no beast was with me except the beast upon which I was riding.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
And I arose in the night, I and some few men with me; neither told I any man what my God put into my heart to do for Jerusalem; neither was there any beast with me, save the beast that I rode upon.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And I rose up by night, I and a few men with me; and I told no man what God put into my heart to do with Israel; and there was no beast with me, except the beast which I rode upon.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Nehemiah Inspects the Walls
11After I had arrived in Jerusalem and had been there three days,12Iset outat nightwitha fewmen.I did nottellanyonewhatmy Godhad laidonmy heartto dofor Jerusalem.The onlyanimalwith mewas the oneon whichIwas riding.13So I went out at night through the Valley Gate toward the Well of the Serpent and the Dung Gate, and I inspected the walls of Jerusalem that had been broken down and the gates that had been destroyed by fire.…

Cross References
Nehemiah 1:11
O Lord, may Your ear be attentive to my prayer and to the prayers of Your servants who delight to revere Your name. Give Your servant success this day, I pray, and grant him mercy in the sight of this man.” (At that time I was the cupbearer to the king.)

Nehemiah 7:5
Then my God put it into my heart to assemble the nobles, the officials, and the people to be enrolled by genealogy. I found the genealogical register of those who had first returned, and I found the following written in it:

Ezra 7:27-28
Blessed be the LORD, the God of our fathers, who has put into the heart of the king to so honor the house of the LORD in Jerusalem, / and who has shown me favor before the king, his counselors, and all his powerful officials. And because the hand of the LORD my God was upon me, I took courage and gathered the leaders of Israel to return with me.

Proverbs 3:5-6
Trust in the LORD with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding; / in all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make your paths straight.

Isaiah 6:8
Then I heard the voice of the Lord saying: “Whom shall I send? Who will go for Us?” And I said: “Here am I. Send me!”

Daniel 2:19-23
During the night, the mystery was revealed to Daniel in a vision, and he blessed the God of heaven / and declared: “Blessed be the name of God forever and ever, for wisdom and power belong to Him. / He changes the times and seasons; He removes kings and establishes them. He gives wisdom to the wise and knowledge to the discerning. ...

Acts 23:11
The following night the Lord stood near Paul and said, “Take courage! As you have testified about Me in Jerusalem, so also you must testify in Rome.”

Acts 20:22-24
And now, compelled by the Spirit, I am going to Jerusalem, not knowing what will happen to me there. / I only know that in town after town the Holy Spirit warns me that chains and afflictions await me. / But I consider my life of no value to me, if only I may finish my course and complete the ministry I have received from the Lord Jesus—the ministry of testifying to the good news of God’s grace.

Philippians 2:13
For it is God who works in you to will and to act on behalf of His good purpose.

Romans 8:28
And we know that God works all things together for the good of those who love Him, who are called according to His purpose.

1 Corinthians 2:9-10
Rather, as it is written: “No eye has seen, no ear has heard, no heart has imagined, what God has prepared for those who love Him.” / But God has revealed it to us by the Spirit. The Spirit searches all things, even the deep things of God.

Ephesians 3:20
Now to Him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to His power that is at work within us,

James 1:5
Now if any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to him.

Genesis 24:27
saying, “Blessed be the LORD, the God of my master Abraham, who has not withheld His kindness and faithfulness from my master. As for me, the LORD has led me on the journey to the house of my master’s relatives.”

Exodus 3:10-12
Therefore, go! I am sending you to Pharaoh to bring My people the Israelites out of Egypt.” / But Moses asked God, “Who am I, that I should go to Pharaoh and bring the Israelites out of Egypt?” / “I will surely be with you,” God said, “and this will be the sign to you that I have sent you: When you have brought the people out of Egypt, all of you will worship God on this mountain.”


Treasury of Scripture

And I arose in the night, I and some few men with me; neither told I any man what my God had put in my heart to do at Jerusalem: neither was there any beast with me, save the beast that I rode on.

I arose

Genesis 32:22-24
And he rose up that night, and took his two wives, and his two womenservants, and his eleven sons, and passed over the ford Jabbok…

Joshua 10:9
Joshua therefore came unto them suddenly,and went up from Gilgal all night.

Judges 6:27
Then Gideon took ten men of his servants, and did as the LORD had said unto him: andso it was, because he feared his father's household, and the men of the city, that he could not doit by day, that he didit by night.

neither

Ecclesiastes 3:7
A time to rend, and a time to sew; a time to keep silence, and a time to speak;

Amos 5:13
Therefore the prudent shall keep silence in that time; for itis an evil time.

Micah 7:5
Trust ye not in a friend, put ye not confidence in a guide: keep the doors of thy mouth from her that lieth in thy bosom.

Ezra 7:27
Blessedbe the LORD God of our fathers, which hath putsuch a thing as this in the king's heart, to beautify the house of the LORD whichis in Jerusalem:

Psalm 51:18
Do good in thy good pleasure unto Zion: build thou the walls of Jerusalem.

Psalm 122:6
Pray for the peace of Jerusalem: they shall prosper that love thee.

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Nehemiah 2
1.Artaxerxes, understanding the cause of Nehemiah's sadness,
6.sends him with letters and commission to Jerusalem
9.Nehemiah, to the grief of the enemies, comes to Jerusalem
12.He views secretly the ruins of the walls
17.He incites the Jews to build














I set out at night with a few men.
Nehemiah's decision to set out at night indicates a strategic and cautious approach. Nighttime travel would have minimized attention and potential opposition from those who might resist his plans. This reflects the wisdom often associated with leaders in Scripture, such as David's strategic movements (1 Samuel 26:7). The "few men" accompanying him suggests a trusted group, emphasizing the importance of wise counsel and fellowship, akin to Jesus choosing His disciples (Mark 3:13-14).

I did not tell anyone what my God had laid on my heart to do for Jerusalem.
Nehemiah's silence about his mission underscores the importance of discretion and divine guidance. His reliance on what "my God had laid on my heart" highlights a personal and intimate relationship with God, reminiscent of the prophets who received direct revelation (Jeremiah 1:9). This phrase also points to the theme of divine calling and purpose, as seen in the lives of biblical figures like Moses (Exodus 3:10) and Paul (Acts 9:15).

The only animal with me was the one on which I was riding.
The mention of a single animal, likely a donkey or mule, suggests humility and practicality. This detail contrasts with the grandeur of royal processions, aligning Nehemiah with the humble yet determined leaders in Scripture. It also foreshadows Christ's entry into Jerusalem on a donkey (Matthew 21:5), symbolizing peace and fulfillment of prophecy. The simplicity of Nehemiah's approach reflects a focus on mission over material display, a principle echoed in Jesus' teachings on humility and service (Matthew 20:28).

Persons / Places / Events
1.Nehemiah
A Jewish cupbearer to the Persian king Artaxerxes, who is deeply concerned about the welfare of Jerusalem and its people. He is a man of prayer and action, chosen by God to lead the rebuilding of Jerusalem's walls.

2.Jerusalem
The holy city of the Jews, which had been in ruins since the Babylonian conquest. It symbolizes the spiritual and physical restoration of God's people.

3.The Night Journey
Nehemiah's secretive inspection of Jerusalem's walls at night, indicating his strategic and cautious approach to leadership and problem-solving.

4.The Few Men
Trusted companions of Nehemiah who accompany him, representing the importance of wise counsel and support in leadership.

5.The Animal
The singular animal Nehemiah rides, highlighting the simplicity and humility of his mission, as well as the need for discretion.
Teaching Points
Divine Inspiration and Mission
God places specific burdens and missions on the hearts of His people. Like Nehemiah, we should be attentive to what God is calling us to do and be willing to act upon it.

The Importance of Discretion
Nehemiah's decision to keep his plans secret initially teaches us the value of discretion and wisdom in leadership. Not every plan needs to be shared prematurely.

Strategic Planning
Nehemiah's night inspection shows the importance of assessing situations carefully and planning strategically before taking action.

The Role of Trusted Companions
Having a few trusted individuals to support and accompany us in our endeavors is crucial. We should seek godly counsel and fellowship in our missions.

Humility in Leadership
Nehemiah's humble approach, using only one animal, reminds us that effective leadership often requires humility and simplicity.
Bible Study Questions and Answers
1.What is the meaning of Nehemiah 2:12?

2.Why did Nehemiah keep his plans secret from others in Nehemiah 2:12?

3.How can we discern God's plans for us like Nehemiah did?

4.What role does prayer play in seeking God's guidance, as seen in Nehemiah?

5.How does Nehemiah 2:12 inspire you to act on God's calling today?

6.Compare Nehemiah's secrecy to Jesus' instructions in Matthew 6:1-4 about intentions.

7.What was Nehemiah's secret mission in Nehemiah 2:12, and why was it kept hidden?

8.How does Nehemiah 2:12 demonstrate the importance of divine guidance in leadership?

9.Why did Nehemiah choose to reveal his plans only to a few men in Nehemiah 2:12?

10.What are the top 10 Lessons from Nehemiah 2?

11.What was Nehemiah's role in rebuilding Jerusalem's walls?

12.Why do Matthew and Luke give different accounts of Jesus' birth (e.g., one has shepherds, the other has wise men)?

13.How plausible is Nehemiah’s discreet nocturnal inspection of Jerusalem’s walls without attracting more attention (Nehemiah 2:11–16)?

14.Who is the author of the Book of Nehemiah?
What Does Nehemiah 2:12 Mean
I set out at night with a few men.

Nehemiah begins quietly, moving under cover of darkness. His choice of “night” underscores:

• Prudence—Opposition already lurked (Nehemiah 2:10), so secrecy bought him time, much as Gideon destroyed the Baal altar “at night” to avoid early resistance (Judges 6:27).

• Dependence on God—Darkness forces trust;Psalm 119:105 reminds us that God’s Word is the only reliable lamp when human visibility is low.

• Servant-leadership—He goes first, modeling courage before calling others to join, echoing Joshua’s private reconnaissance of Jericho (Joshua 2:1).

• Spiritual vigilance—Night missions picture the believer’s alertness while the world sleeps (1 Thessalonians 5:6).

I did not tell anyone what my God had laid on my heart to do for Jerusalem.

Nehemiah shields the God-given plan until the right moment:

• Discernment—Proverbs 29:11 warns against venting everything at once; keeping counsel protects the vision from premature critique (cf.Luke 2:19, where Mary “treasured up” truths in her heart).

• Divine initiative—He credits “my God,” mirroring Paul’s language inGalatians 2:2: “I went in response to a revelation.” Ministry begins with God’s burden, not human ambition (Philippians 2:13).

• Heart alignment—“Laid on my heart” reveals an inner conviction, matchingPsalm 37:4, where God plants desires that align with His will.

• Timing—Ecclesiastes 3:7 speaks of “a time to be silent and a time to speak.” Delay strengthens resolve and allows facts to replace speculation.

The only animal with me was the one on which I was riding.

This detail shows humble simplicity and careful strategy:

• Modesty—No entourage or showy parade, recalling Jesus entering Jerusalem on a single colt (Zechariah 9:9;Matthew 21:5).

• Stealth—Fewer animals mean less noise, paralleling the spies inJudges 18:7 whose quiet approach prevented alarm.

• Personal responsibility—Nehemiah inspects the walls himself (Nehemiah 2:13), like a shepherd knowing the state of his flock (Proverbs 27:23).

• Readiness—Limited baggage keeps him agile, echoing Christ’s instruction to travel light for mission (Luke 10:4).

summary

Nehemiah 2:12 portrays a leader moving in faith-filled secrecy: venturing out at night, guarding God’s burden within, and traveling with minimal fanfare. The verse teaches prudent planning, humble dependence, and obedience to God’s timing—principles that still guide every believer called to rebuild what is broken for the glory of God.

(12-18) Nehemiah's cautious preliminaries.

Verse 12. -Some few men with me. All the arrangements are made to avoid notice. Nehemiah goes outby night, withfew attendants, and with only one beast. He is anxious to see with his own eyes what is the extent of the repair needed, but wishes as few as possible to know of his proceedings.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
I
אֲנִי֮(’ă·nî)
Pronoun - first person common singular
Strong's 589:I

set out
וָאָק֣וּם ׀(wā·’ā·qūm)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - first person common singular
Strong's 6965:To arise, stand up, stand

at night
לַ֗יְלָה(lay·lāh)
Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 3915:A twist, night, adversity

with
עִמִּי֒(‘im·mî)
Preposition | first person common singular
Strong's 5973:With, equally with

a few
מְעַט֮(mə·‘aṭ)
Adjective - masculine singular
Strong's 4592:A little, fewness, a few

men.
וַאֲנָשִׁ֣ים ׀(wa·’ă·nā·šîm)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine plural
Strong's 376:A man as an individual, a male person

I did not
וְלֹא־(wə·lō-)
Conjunctive waw | Adverb - Negative particle
Strong's 3808:Not, no

tell
הִגַּ֣דְתִּי(hig·gaḏ·tî)
Verb - Hifil - Perfect - first person common singular
Strong's 5046:To be conspicuous

anyone
לְאָדָ֔ם(lə·’ā·ḏām)
Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 120:Ruddy, a human being

what
מָ֗ה(māh)
Interrogative
Strong's 4100:What?, what!, indefinitely what

my God
אֱלֹהַי֙(’ĕ·lō·hay)
Noun - masculine plural construct | first person common singular
Strong's 430:gods -- the supreme God, magistrates, a superlative

had laid
נֹתֵ֣ן(nō·ṯên)
Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular
Strong's 5414:To give, put, set

on
אֶל־(’el-)
Preposition
Strong's 413:Near, with, among, to

my heart
לִבִּ֔י(lib·bî)
Noun - masculine singular construct | first person common singular
Strong's 3820:The heart, the feelings, the will, the intellect, centre

to do
לַעֲשׂ֖וֹת(la·‘ă·śō·wṯ)
Preposition-l | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct
Strong's 6213:To do, make

for Jerusalem.
לִירוּשָׁלִָ֑ם(lî·rū·šā·lim)
Preposition-l | Noun - proper - feminine singular
Strong's 3389:Jerusalem -- probably 'foundation of peace', capital city of all Israel

The only
כִּ֚י(kî)
Conjunction
Strong's 3588:A relative conjunction

animal
וּבְהֵמָה֙(ū·ḇə·hê·māh)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - feminine singular
Strong's 929:A dumb beast, any large quadruped, animal

with me
עִמִּ֔י(‘im·mî)
Preposition | first person common singular
Strong's 5973:With, equally with

was the one
הַבְּהֵמָ֔ה(hab·bə·hê·māh)
Article | Noun - feminine singular
Strong's 929:A dumb beast, any large quadruped, animal

on which
אֲשֶׁ֥ר(’ă·šer)
Pronoun - relative
Strong's 834:Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that

I
אֲנִ֖י(’ă·nî)
Pronoun - first person common singular
Strong's 589:I

was riding.
רֹכֵ֥ב(rō·ḵêḇ)
Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular
Strong's 7392:To ride, to place upon, to despatch


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