Why? “ The true God had frustrated their counsel, ” reports Nehemiah. However, Nehemiah realized that the enemies remained a threat.
فَقَدْ عَدَلَ ٱلْأَعْدَاءُ عَنْ مُحَارَبَةِ ٱلْإِسْرَائِيلِيِّينَ .‏