When all our enemies heard of it, and all the nations surrounding us saw it, they lost their confidence; for they recognized that this work had been accomplished with the help of our God.The wall is done, and in record time. Despite the reduced manpower of having to keep a force ready for battle, despite the attempts at demoralization their enemies were making, they had completed the work that they had set out to do. The city of Jerusalem was secure against its enemies once more.
This accomplishment discouraged their adversaries. They knew that the speed of construction shouldn't have been possible. They recognized that this was all due to divine intervention, and even knew who to give the credit. I do find it interesting that he says "our God" rather than just "God," but I guess this is from their perspective, where there are many gods. They now know which one is most powerful.
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