²⁹ Then I said to you, “Do not be terrified; do not be afraid^(A) of them.^(B)

³ Despite their fear^(A) of the peoples around them, they built the altar on its foundation and sacrificed burnt offerings on it to the Lord, both the morning and evening sacrifices.^(B)

⁴ Then the peoples around them set out to discourage the people of Judah and make them afraid to go on building.^[a](A)