But Nehemiah continued to look to God for guidance and support, and "the people had a mind to work." The enterprise went forward until the gaps were filled and the entire wall built up to half its intended height.

Men Nehemias vedblev at søge hjælp og vejledning hos Gud, "og folket arbejdede med god vilje". Arbejdet gik sin gang, indtil hullerne i muren var udfyldt og hele muren var bygget op i sin halve højde.