Nehemia 4:6

4:6 So we rebuilt the wall, and the entire wall was joined together up to half its height. ¹  The people were enthusiastic in their work. ² 

Nehemia 8:11

8:11 Then the Levites quieted all the people saying, “Be quiet, for this day is holy. Do not grieve.”

[4:6]  ¹ tn Heb “up to its half.”

[4:6]  ² tn Heb “the people had a heart to work.”