15 So the wall was finished in the twenty and fifth day of the month Elul, in fifty and two days.
15 So the wall was completed on the twenty-fifth of Elul, in fifty-two days.
15 So the wall was finished on the twenty-fifth day of the month Elul, in fifty-two days.
15 The wall was finished on the twenty-fifth day of Elul. It had taken fifty-two days.
15 So the wall was finished on the twenty-fifth day of Elul, in fifty-two days.
15 So on October 2 the wall was finished-just fifty-two days after we had begun.
Matthew Henry's Commentary on Nehemiah 6:15
Commentary on Nehemiah 6:15-19
(Read Nehemiah 6:15-19)
The wall was begun and finished in fifty-two days, though they rested on the sabbaths. A great deal of work may be done in a little time, if we set about it in earnest, and keep close to it. See the mischief of marrying with strangers. When men once became akin to Tobiah, they soon became sworn to him. A sinful love leads to a sinful league. The enemy of souls employs many instruments, and forms many projects, to bring reproach on the active servants of God, or to take them from their work. But we should follow the example of Him who laid down his life for the sheep. Those that simply cleave to the Lord and his work will be supported.