14 Then I went on to the gate of the fountain, and to the king's pool: but there was no place for the beast that was under me to pass.
14 Then I moved on toward the Fountain Gate and the King's Pool, but there was not enough room for my mount to get through;
14 Then I went on to the Fountain Gate and to the King's Pool, but there was no room for the animal that was under me to pass.
14 I then crossed to the Fountain Gate and headed for the King's Pool but there wasn't enough room for the donkey I was riding to get through.
14 Then I went on to the Fountain Gate and to the King's Pool, but there was no room for the animal under me to pass.
14 Then I went to the Fountain Gate and to the King's Pool, but my donkey couldn't get through the rubble.
Matthew Henry's Commentary on Nehemiah 2:14
Commentary on Nehemiah 2:9-18
(Read Nehemiah 2:9-18)
When Nehemiah had considered the matter, he told the Jews that God had put it into his heart to build the wall of Jerusalem. He does not undertake to do it without them. By stirring up ourselves and one another to that which is good, we strengthen ourselves and one another for it. We are weak in our duty, when we are cold and careless.