Think upon me, my God, for good, according to all that I have done for this people.
Nehemiah later called this building of the walls around Jerusalem “a great work.” He understood the importance of it. He knew well that such a great work of God would have enemies and detractors. He chose not to meet with them. Instead, he prayed as he worked.
Think upon me for good
He had done the right thing for the people of God and in response to those who had done wrong. In this case, he asked God for favor.
Now Strengthen my hands
Nehemiah 6:9
The enemies had attempted to weaken the people of God. They had spread lies, or at least threatened to, about Nehemiah. In response, he prayed for strength. I think this would be personal strength as well as a strength before the people.
Think upon Tobiah
Nehemiah 6:14
Nehemiah turned his prayers toward his enemies. He had asked God to think upon him for good. One can hardly assume God would think upon Tobiah and his cohorts in the same manner. Nehemiah did not act against them. He simply turned them over to the attention of the Lord.
That would prove to be enough.
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