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Nehemiah 6 |
King James Version
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Nehemiah 6:1 Now it came to pass, when Sanballat, and Tobiah, and Geshem the Arabian, and the rest of our enemies, heard that I had builded the wall, and [that] there was no breach left therein; (though at that time I had not set up the doors upon the gates;)
Sanballat’s plot to hinder Nehemiah
Let those who are tempted to idle merry meetings by vain companions, thus answer the temptation, We have work to do, and must not neglect it. We must never suffer ourselves to be overcome, by repeated urgency, to do anything sinful or imprudent; but when attacked with the same temptation, must resist it with the same reason and resolution. It is common for that which is desired only by the malicious, to be falsely represented by them as desired by the many. But Nehemiah knew at what they aimed, he not only denied that such things were true, but that they were reported; he was better known than to be thus suspected. We must never omit any known duty for fear it should be misconstrued; but, while we keep a good conscience, let us trust God with our good name. God’s people, though loaded with reproach, are not really villainy so low in reputation as some would have them thought to be. Nehemiah lifted up his heart to Heaven in a short prayer. When, in our Christian work and warfare, we enter upon any service or conflict, this is a good prayer, I have such a duty to do, such a temptation to grapple with; now, therefore, O God, strengthen my hands. Every temptation to draw us from duty, should quicken us the more to duty.
Verses that belong to this explanation: 1-9
1Now it came to pass, when Sanballat, and Tobiah, and Geshem the Arabian, and the rest of our enemies, heard that I had builded the wall, and [that] there was no breach left therein; (though at that time I had not set up the doors upon the gates;)2That Sanballat and Geshem sent unto me, saying, Come, let us meet together in [some one of] the villages in the plain of Ono. But they thought to do me mischief.3And I sent messengers unto them, saying, I [am] doing a great work, so that I cannot come down: why should the work cease, whilst I leave it, and come down to you?4Yet they sent unto me four times after this sort; and I answered them after the same manner.5Then sent Sanballat his servant unto me in like manner the fifth time with an open letter in his hand;6Wherein [was] written, It is reported among the heathen, and Gashmu saith [it, that] thou and the Jews think to rebel: for which cause thou buildest the wall, that thou mayest be their king, according to these words.7And thou hast also appointed prophets to preach of thee at Jerusalem, saying, [There is] a king in Judah: and now shall it be reported to the king according to these words. Come now therefore, and let us take counsel together.8Then I sent unto him, saying, There are no such things done as thou sayest, but thou feignest them out of thine own heart.9For they all made us afraid, saying, Their hands shall be weakened from the work, that it be not done. Now therefore, [O God], strengthen my hands.
Author: Matthew Henry Rank: Priest AD: 1714 Source:
Title: Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on the Whole Bible Author: Matthew Henry
They continued to fight Nehemiah and those with him in many ways:
+They adopted a mocking and discouraging attitude……so we prayed to God.
+Then they used a threatening attitude, so we prayed to God.
+They formed an army to fight Nehemiah, so we prayed and our God fought for us.
Every time Nehemiah overcame them by praying and standing firm.
Their conspiracy took a different shape, they asked to have a conciliatory meeting with Nehemiah but in fact they wanted to kill him when they met him. Nehemiah refused to meet them because he was occupied with more important business. They never expected Nehemiah to refuse and to persist in refusing putting in consideration that they were great personalities who repeated their
request many times.
Nehemiah did not refuse because he was afraid of their conspiracy and betrayal, which he had not known yet, but because he was faithful to his work and did not want to waste time, so God saved him from their conspiracy.
Verses that belong to this explanation: 1-4
1Now it came to pass, when Sanballat, and Tobiah, and Geshem the Arabian, and the rest of our enemies, heard that I had builded the wall, and [that] there was no breach left therein; (though at that time I had not set up the doors upon the gates;)2That Sanballat and Geshem sent unto me, saying, Come, let us meet together in [some one of] the villages in the plain of Ono. But they thought to do me mischief.3And I sent messengers unto them, saying, I [am] doing a great work, so that I cannot come down: why should the work cease, whilst I leave it, and come down to you?4Yet they sent unto me four times after this sort; and I answered them after the same manner.
Author: Daoud Lamei Rank: Priest Posted on: 2022-10-03
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Nehemiah 6:2 That Sanballat and Geshem sent unto me, saying, Come, let us meet together in [some one of] the villages in the plain of Ono. But they thought to do me mischief.
Sanballat’s plot to hinder Nehemiah
Let those who are tempted to idle merry meetings by vain companions, thus answer the temptation, We have work to do, and must not neglect it. We must never suffer ourselves to be overcome, by repeated urgency, to do anything sinful or imprudent; but when attacked with the same temptation, must resist it with the same reason and resolution. It is common for that which is desired only by the malicious, to be falsely represented by them as desired by the many. But Nehemiah knew at what they aimed, he not only denied that such things were true, but that they were reported; he was better known than to be thus suspected. We must never omit any known duty for fear it should be misconstrued; but, while we keep a good conscience, let us trust God with our good name. God’s people, though loaded with reproach, are not really villainy so low in reputation as some would have them thought to be. Nehemiah lifted up his heart to Heaven in a short prayer. When, in our Christian work and warfare, we enter upon any service or conflict, this is a good prayer, I have such a duty to do, such a temptation to grapple with; now, therefore, O God, strengthen my hands. Every temptation to draw us from duty, should quicken us the more to duty.
Verses that belong to this explanation: 1-9
1Now it came to pass, when Sanballat, and Tobiah, and Geshem the Arabian, and the rest of our enemies, heard that I had builded the wall, and [that] there was no breach left therein; (though at that time I had not set up the doors upon the gates;)2That Sanballat and Geshem sent unto me, saying, Come, let us meet together in [some one of] the villages in the plain of Ono. But they thought to do me mischief.3And I sent messengers unto them, saying, I [am] doing a great work, so that I cannot come down: why should the work cease, whilst I leave it, and come down to you?4Yet they sent unto me four times after this sort; and I answered them after the same manner.5Then sent Sanballat his servant unto me in like manner the fifth time with an open letter in his hand;6Wherein [was] written, It is reported among the heathen, and Gashmu saith [it, that] thou and the Jews think to rebel: for which cause thou buildest the wall, that thou mayest be their king, according to these words.7And thou hast also appointed prophets to preach of thee at Jerusalem, saying, [There is] a king in Judah: and now shall it be reported to the king according to these words. Come now therefore, and let us take counsel together.8Then I sent unto him, saying, There are no such things done as thou sayest, but thou feignest them out of thine own heart.9For they all made us afraid, saying, Their hands shall be weakened from the work, that it be not done. Now therefore, [O God], strengthen my hands.
Author: Matthew Henry Rank: Priest AD: 1714 Source:
Title: Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on the Whole Bible Author: Matthew Henry
They continued to fight Nehemiah and those with him in many ways:
+They adopted a mocking and discouraging attitude……so we prayed to God.
+Then they used a threatening attitude, so we prayed to God.
+They formed an army to fight Nehemiah, so we prayed and our God fought for us.
Every time Nehemiah overcame them by praying and standing firm.
Their conspiracy took a different shape, they asked to have a conciliatory meeting with Nehemiah but in fact they wanted to kill him when they met him. Nehemiah refused to meet them because he was occupied with more important business. They never expected Nehemiah to refuse and to persist in refusing putting in consideration that they were great personalities who repeated their
request many times.
Nehemiah did not refuse because he was afraid of their conspiracy and betrayal, which he had not known yet, but because he was faithful to his work and did not want to waste time, so God saved him from their conspiracy.
Verses that belong to this explanation: 1-4
1Now it came to pass, when Sanballat, and Tobiah, and Geshem the Arabian, and the rest of our enemies, heard that I had builded the wall, and [that] there was no breach left therein; (though at that time I had not set up the doors upon the gates;)2That Sanballat and Geshem sent unto me, saying, Come, let us meet together in [some one of] the villages in the plain of Ono. But they thought to do me mischief.3And I sent messengers unto them, saying, I [am] doing a great work, so that I cannot come down: why should the work cease, whilst I leave it, and come down to you?4Yet they sent unto me four times after this sort; and I answered them after the same manner.
Author: Daoud Lamei Rank: Priest Posted on: 2022-10-03
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Nehemiah 6:3 And I sent messengers unto them, saying, I [am] doing a great work, so that I cannot come down: why should the work cease, whilst I leave it, and come down to you?
Sanballat’s plot to hinder Nehemiah
Let those who are tempted to idle merry meetings by vain companions, thus answer the temptation, We have work to do, and must not neglect it. We must never suffer ourselves to be overcome, by repeated urgency, to do anything sinful or imprudent; but when attacked with the same temptation, must resist it with the same reason and resolution. It is common for that which is desired only by the malicious, to be falsely represented by them as desired by the many. But Nehemiah knew at what they aimed, he not only denied that such things were true, but that they were reported; he was better known than to be thus suspected. We must never omit any known duty for fear it should be misconstrued; but, while we keep a good conscience, let us trust God with our good name. God’s people, though loaded with reproach, are not really villainy so low in reputation as some would have them thought to be. Nehemiah lifted up his heart to Heaven in a short prayer. When, in our Christian work and warfare, we enter upon any service or conflict, this is a good prayer, I have such a duty to do, such a temptation to grapple with; now, therefore, O God, strengthen my hands. Every temptation to draw us from duty, should quicken us the more to duty.
Verses that belong to this explanation: 1-9
1Now it came to pass, when Sanballat, and Tobiah, and Geshem the Arabian, and the rest of our enemies, heard that I had builded the wall, and [that] there was no breach left therein; (though at that time I had not set up the doors upon the gates;)2That Sanballat and Geshem sent unto me, saying, Come, let us meet together in [some one of] the villages in the plain of Ono. But they thought to do me mischief.3And I sent messengers unto them, saying, I [am] doing a great work, so that I cannot come down: why should the work cease, whilst I leave it, and come down to you?4Yet they sent unto me four times after this sort; and I answered them after the same manner.5Then sent Sanballat his servant unto me in like manner the fifth time with an open letter in his hand;6Wherein [was] written, It is reported among the heathen, and Gashmu saith [it, that] thou and the Jews think to rebel: for which cause thou buildest the wall, that thou mayest be their king, according to these words.7And thou hast also appointed prophets to preach of thee at Jerusalem, saying, [There is] a king in Judah: and now shall it be reported to the king according to these words. Come now therefore, and let us take counsel together.8Then I sent unto him, saying, There are no such things done as thou sayest, but thou feignest them out of thine own heart.9For they all made us afraid, saying, Their hands shall be weakened from the work, that it be not done. Now therefore, [O God], strengthen my hands.
Author: Matthew Henry Rank: Priest AD: 1714 Source:
Title: Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on the Whole Bible Author: Matthew Henry
They continued to fight Nehemiah and those with him in many ways:
+They adopted a mocking and discouraging attitude……so we prayed to God.
+Then they used a threatening attitude, so we prayed to God.
+They formed an army to fight Nehemiah, so we prayed and our God fought for us.
Every time Nehemiah overcame them by praying and standing firm.
Their conspiracy took a different shape, they asked to have a conciliatory meeting with Nehemiah but in fact they wanted to kill him when they met him. Nehemiah refused to meet them because he was occupied with more important business. They never expected Nehemiah to refuse and to persist in refusing putting in consideration that they were great personalities who repeated their
request many times.
Nehemiah did not refuse because he was afraid of their conspiracy and betrayal, which he had not known yet, but because he was faithful to his work and did not want to waste time, so God saved him from their conspiracy.
Verses that belong to this explanation: 1-4
1Now it came to pass, when Sanballat, and Tobiah, and Geshem the Arabian, and the rest of our enemies, heard that I had builded the wall, and [that] there was no breach left therein; (though at that time I had not set up the doors upon the gates;)2That Sanballat and Geshem sent unto me, saying, Come, let us meet together in [some one of] the villages in the plain of Ono. But they thought to do me mischief.3And I sent messengers unto them, saying, I [am] doing a great work, so that I cannot come down: why should the work cease, whilst I leave it, and come down to you?4Yet they sent unto me four times after this sort; and I answered them after the same manner.
Author: Daoud Lamei Rank: Priest Posted on: 2022-10-03
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Nehemiah 6:4 Yet they sent unto me four times after this sort; and I answered them after the same manner.
Sanballat’s plot to hinder Nehemiah
Let those who are tempted to idle merry meetings by vain companions, thus answer the temptation, We have work to do, and must not neglect it. We must never suffer ourselves to be overcome, by repeated urgency, to do anything sinful or imprudent; but when attacked with the same temptation, must resist it with the same reason and resolution. It is common for that which is desired only by the malicious, to be falsely represented by them as desired by the many. But Nehemiah knew at what they aimed, he not only denied that such things were true, but that they were reported; he was better known than to be thus suspected. We must never omit any known duty for fear it should be misconstrued; but, while we keep a good conscience, let us trust God with our good name. God’s people, though loaded with reproach, are not really villainy so low in reputation as some would have them thought to be. Nehemiah lifted up his heart to Heaven in a short prayer. When, in our Christian work and warfare, we enter upon any service or conflict, this is a good prayer, I have such a duty to do, such a temptation to grapple with; now, therefore, O God, strengthen my hands. Every temptation to draw us from duty, should quicken us the more to duty.
Verses that belong to this explanation: 1-9
1Now it came to pass, when Sanballat, and Tobiah, and Geshem the Arabian, and the rest of our enemies, heard that I had builded the wall, and [that] there was no breach left therein; (though at that time I had not set up the doors upon the gates;)2That Sanballat and Geshem sent unto me, saying, Come, let us meet together in [some one of] the villages in the plain of Ono. But they thought to do me mischief.3And I sent messengers unto them, saying, I [am] doing a great work, so that I cannot come down: why should the work cease, whilst I leave it, and come down to you?4Yet they sent unto me four times after this sort; and I answered them after the same manner.5Then sent Sanballat his servant unto me in like manner the fifth time with an open letter in his hand;6Wherein [was] written, It is reported among the heathen, and Gashmu saith [it, that] thou and the Jews think to rebel: for which cause thou buildest the wall, that thou mayest be their king, according to these words.7And thou hast also appointed prophets to preach of thee at Jerusalem, saying, [There is] a king in Judah: and now shall it be reported to the king according to these words. Come now therefore, and let us take counsel together.8Then I sent unto him, saying, There are no such things done as thou sayest, but thou feignest them out of thine own heart.9For they all made us afraid, saying, Their hands shall be weakened from the work, that it be not done. Now therefore, [O God], strengthen my hands.
Author: Matthew Henry Rank: Priest AD: 1714 Source:
Title: Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on the Whole Bible Author: Matthew Henry
They continued to fight Nehemiah and those with him in many ways:
+They adopted a mocking and discouraging attitude……so we prayed to God.
+Then they used a threatening attitude, so we prayed to God.
+They formed an army to fight Nehemiah, so we prayed and our God fought for us.
Every time Nehemiah overcame them by praying and standing firm.
Their conspiracy took a different shape, they asked to have a conciliatory meeting with Nehemiah but in fact they wanted to kill him when they met him. Nehemiah refused to meet them because he was occupied with more important business. They never expected Nehemiah to refuse and to persist in refusing putting in consideration that they were great personalities who repeated their
request many times.
Nehemiah did not refuse because he was afraid of their conspiracy and betrayal, which he had not known yet, but because he was faithful to his work and did not want to waste time, so God saved him from their conspiracy.
Verses that belong to this explanation: 1-4
1Now it came to pass, when Sanballat, and Tobiah, and Geshem the Arabian, and the rest of our enemies, heard that I had builded the wall, and [that] there was no breach left therein; (though at that time I had not set up the doors upon the gates;)2That Sanballat and Geshem sent unto me, saying, Come, let us meet together in [some one of] the villages in the plain of Ono. But they thought to do me mischief.3And I sent messengers unto them, saying, I [am] doing a great work, so that I cannot come down: why should the work cease, whilst I leave it, and come down to you?4Yet they sent unto me four times after this sort; and I answered them after the same manner.
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Nehemiah 6:5 Then sent Sanballat his servant unto me in like manner the fifth time with an open letter in his hand;
Sanballat’s plot to hinder Nehemiah
Let those who are tempted to idle merry meetings by vain companions, thus answer the temptation, We have work to do, and must not neglect it. We must never suffer ourselves to be overcome, by repeated urgency, to do anything sinful or imprudent; but when attacked with the same temptation, must resist it with the same reason and resolution. It is common for that which is desired only by the malicious, to be falsely represented by them as desired by the many. But Nehemiah knew at what they aimed, he not only denied that such things were true, but that they were reported; he was better known than to be thus suspected. We must never omit any known duty for fear it should be misconstrued; but, while we keep a good conscience, let us trust God with our good name. God’s people, though loaded with reproach, are not really villainy so low in reputation as some would have them thought to be. Nehemiah lifted up his heart to Heaven in a short prayer. When, in our Christian work and warfare, we enter upon any service or conflict, this is a good prayer, I have such a duty to do, such a temptation to grapple with; now, therefore, O God, strengthen my hands. Every temptation to draw us from duty, should quicken us the more to duty.
Verses that belong to this explanation: 1-9
1Now it came to pass, when Sanballat, and Tobiah, and Geshem the Arabian, and the rest of our enemies, heard that I had builded the wall, and [that] there was no breach left therein; (though at that time I had not set up the doors upon the gates;)2That Sanballat and Geshem sent unto me, saying, Come, let us meet together in [some one of] the villages in the plain of Ono. But they thought to do me mischief.3And I sent messengers unto them, saying, I [am] doing a great work, so that I cannot come down: why should the work cease, whilst I leave it, and come down to you?4Yet they sent unto me four times after this sort; and I answered them after the same manner.5Then sent Sanballat his servant unto me in like manner the fifth time with an open letter in his hand;6Wherein [was] written, It is reported among the heathen, and Gashmu saith [it, that] thou and the Jews think to rebel: for which cause thou buildest the wall, that thou mayest be their king, according to these words.7And thou hast also appointed prophets to preach of thee at Jerusalem, saying, [There is] a king in Judah: and now shall it be reported to the king according to these words. Come now therefore, and let us take counsel together.8Then I sent unto him, saying, There are no such things done as thou sayest, but thou feignest them out of thine own heart.9For they all made us afraid, saying, Their hands shall be weakened from the work, that it be not done. Now therefore, [O God], strengthen my hands.
Author: Matthew Henry Rank: Priest AD: 1714 Source:
Title: Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on the Whole Bible Author: Matthew Henry
The conspiracy of the enemy adopted a different attitude, inventing lies to threaten Nehemiah and frighten him so that he gets confused and retreats from what he is doing.
They threatened to raise the matter to the king of Persia who had sympathised with Nehemiah previously, and sent him to build the wall and gave him all he needed. They threatened to tell him that Nehemiah wanted to be king of Judah. In spite of all this Nehemiah did not waver and was not affected.
Every conspiracy was treated with: “Now, O God, strengthen my hands.” God stay with me, support me.
The devil has his conspiracies, problems and worries, but we also have our prayer, our service and asking God: “to strengthen my hands.”
Verses that belong to this explanation: 5-9
5Then sent Sanballat his servant unto me in like manner the fifth time with an open letter in his hand;6Wherein [was] written, It is reported among the heathen, and Gashmu saith [it, that] thou and the Jews think to rebel: for which cause thou buildest the wall, that thou mayest be their king, according to these words.7And thou hast also appointed prophets to preach of thee at Jerusalem, saying, [There is] a king in Judah: and now shall it be reported to the king according to these words. Come now therefore, and let us take counsel together.8Then I sent unto him, saying, There are no such things done as thou sayest, but thou feignest them out of thine own heart.9For they all made us afraid, saying, Their hands shall be weakened from the work, that it be not done. Now therefore, [O God], strengthen my hands.
Author: Daoud Lamei Rank: Priest Posted on: 2022-10-03
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Nehemiah 6:6 Wherein [was] written, It is reported among the heathen, and Gashmu saith [it, that] thou and the Jews think to rebel: for which cause thou buildest the wall, that thou mayest be their king, according to these words.
Sanballat’s plot to hinder Nehemiah
Let those who are tempted to idle merry meetings by vain companions, thus answer the temptation, We have work to do, and must not neglect it. We must never suffer ourselves to be overcome, by repeated urgency, to do anything sinful or imprudent; but when attacked with the same temptation, must resist it with the same reason and resolution. It is common for that which is desired only by the malicious, to be falsely represented by them as desired by the many. But Nehemiah knew at what they aimed, he not only denied that such things were true, but that they were reported; he was better known than to be thus suspected. We must never omit any known duty for fear it should be misconstrued; but, while we keep a good conscience, let us trust God with our good name. God’s people, though loaded with reproach, are not really villainy so low in reputation as some would have them thought to be. Nehemiah lifted up his heart to Heaven in a short prayer. When, in our Christian work and warfare, we enter upon any service or conflict, this is a good prayer, I have such a duty to do, such a temptation to grapple with; now, therefore, O God, strengthen my hands. Every temptation to draw us from duty, should quicken us the more to duty.
Verses that belong to this explanation: 1-9
1Now it came to pass, when Sanballat, and Tobiah, and Geshem the Arabian, and the rest of our enemies, heard that I had builded the wall, and [that] there was no breach left therein; (though at that time I had not set up the doors upon the gates;)2That Sanballat and Geshem sent unto me, saying, Come, let us meet together in [some one of] the villages in the plain of Ono. But they thought to do me mischief.3And I sent messengers unto them, saying, I [am] doing a great work, so that I cannot come down: why should the work cease, whilst I leave it, and come down to you?4Yet they sent unto me four times after this sort; and I answered them after the same manner.5Then sent Sanballat his servant unto me in like manner the fifth time with an open letter in his hand;6Wherein [was] written, It is reported among the heathen, and Gashmu saith [it, that] thou and the Jews think to rebel: for which cause thou buildest the wall, that thou mayest be their king, according to these words.7And thou hast also appointed prophets to preach of thee at Jerusalem, saying, [There is] a king in Judah: and now shall it be reported to the king according to these words. Come now therefore, and let us take counsel together.8Then I sent unto him, saying, There are no such things done as thou sayest, but thou feignest them out of thine own heart.9For they all made us afraid, saying, Their hands shall be weakened from the work, that it be not done. Now therefore, [O God], strengthen my hands.
Author: Matthew Henry Rank: Priest AD: 1714 Source:
Title: Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on the Whole Bible Author: Matthew Henry
The conspiracy of the enemy adopted a different attitude, inventing lies to threaten Nehemiah and frighten him so that he gets confused and retreats from what he is doing.
They threatened to raise the matter to the king of Persia who had sympathised with Nehemiah previously, and sent him to build the wall and gave him all he needed. They threatened to tell him that Nehemiah wanted to be king of Judah. In spite of all this Nehemiah did not waver and was not affected.
Every conspiracy was treated with: “Now, O God, strengthen my hands.” God stay with me, support me.
The devil has his conspiracies, problems and worries, but we also have our prayer, our service and asking God: “to strengthen my hands.”
Verses that belong to this explanation: 5-9
5Then sent Sanballat his servant unto me in like manner the fifth time with an open letter in his hand;6Wherein [was] written, It is reported among the heathen, and Gashmu saith [it, that] thou and the Jews think to rebel: for which cause thou buildest the wall, that thou mayest be their king, according to these words.7And thou hast also appointed prophets to preach of thee at Jerusalem, saying, [There is] a king in Judah: and now shall it be reported to the king according to these words. Come now therefore, and let us take counsel together.8Then I sent unto him, saying, There are no such things done as thou sayest, but thou feignest them out of thine own heart.9For they all made us afraid, saying, Their hands shall be weakened from the work, that it be not done. Now therefore, [O God], strengthen my hands.
Author: Daoud Lamei Rank: Priest Posted on: 2022-10-03
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Nehemiah 6:7 And thou hast also appointed prophets to preach of thee at Jerusalem, saying, [There is] a king in Judah: and now shall it be reported to the king according to these words. Come now therefore, and let us take counsel together.
Sanballat’s plot to hinder Nehemiah
Let those who are tempted to idle merry meetings by vain companions, thus answer the temptation, We have work to do, and must not neglect it. We must never suffer ourselves to be overcome, by repeated urgency, to do anything sinful or imprudent; but when attacked with the same temptation, must resist it with the same reason and resolution. It is common for that which is desired only by the malicious, to be falsely represented by them as desired by the many. But Nehemiah knew at what they aimed, he not only denied that such things were true, but that they were reported; he was better known than to be thus suspected. We must never omit any known duty for fear it should be misconstrued; but, while we keep a good conscience, let us trust God with our good name. God’s people, though loaded with reproach, are not really villainy so low in reputation as some would have them thought to be. Nehemiah lifted up his heart to Heaven in a short prayer. When, in our Christian work and warfare, we enter upon any service or conflict, this is a good prayer, I have such a duty to do, such a temptation to grapple with; now, therefore, O God, strengthen my hands. Every temptation to draw us from duty, should quicken us the more to duty.
Verses that belong to this explanation: 1-9
1Now it came to pass, when Sanballat, and Tobiah, and Geshem the Arabian, and the rest of our enemies, heard that I had builded the wall, and [that] there was no breach left therein; (though at that time I had not set up the doors upon the gates;)2That Sanballat and Geshem sent unto me, saying, Come, let us meet together in [some one of] the villages in the plain of Ono. But they thought to do me mischief.3And I sent messengers unto them, saying, I [am] doing a great work, so that I cannot come down: why should the work cease, whilst I leave it, and come down to you?4Yet they sent unto me four times after this sort; and I answered them after the same manner.5Then sent Sanballat his servant unto me in like manner the fifth time with an open letter in his hand;6Wherein [was] written, It is reported among the heathen, and Gashmu saith [it, that] thou and the Jews think to rebel: for which cause thou buildest the wall, that thou mayest be their king, according to these words.7And thou hast also appointed prophets to preach of thee at Jerusalem, saying, [There is] a king in Judah: and now shall it be reported to the king according to these words. Come now therefore, and let us take counsel together.8Then I sent unto him, saying, There are no such things done as thou sayest, but thou feignest them out of thine own heart.9For they all made us afraid, saying, Their hands shall be weakened from the work, that it be not done. Now therefore, [O God], strengthen my hands.
Author: Matthew Henry Rank: Priest AD: 1714 Source:
Title: Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on the Whole Bible Author: Matthew Henry
The conspiracy of the enemy adopted a different attitude, inventing lies to threaten Nehemiah and frighten him so that he gets confused and retreats from what he is doing.
They threatened to raise the matter to the king of Persia who had sympathised with Nehemiah previously, and sent him to build the wall and gave him all he needed. They threatened to tell him that Nehemiah wanted to be king of Judah. In spite of all this Nehemiah did not waver and was not affected.
Every conspiracy was treated with: “Now, O God, strengthen my hands.” God stay with me, support me.
The devil has his conspiracies, problems and worries, but we also have our prayer, our service and asking God: “to strengthen my hands.”
Verses that belong to this explanation: 5-9
5Then sent Sanballat his servant unto me in like manner the fifth time with an open letter in his hand;6Wherein [was] written, It is reported among the heathen, and Gashmu saith [it, that] thou and the Jews think to rebel: for which cause thou buildest the wall, that thou mayest be their king, according to these words.7And thou hast also appointed prophets to preach of thee at Jerusalem, saying, [There is] a king in Judah: and now shall it be reported to the king according to these words. Come now therefore, and let us take counsel together.8Then I sent unto him, saying, There are no such things done as thou sayest, but thou feignest them out of thine own heart.9For they all made us afraid, saying, Their hands shall be weakened from the work, that it be not done. Now therefore, [O God], strengthen my hands.
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Nehemiah 6:8 Then I sent unto him, saying, There are no such things done as thou sayest, but thou feignest them out of thine own heart.
Sanballat’s plot to hinder Nehemiah
Let those who are tempted to idle merry meetings by vain companions, thus answer the temptation, We have work to do, and must not neglect it. We must never suffer ourselves to be overcome, by repeated urgency, to do anything sinful or imprudent; but when attacked with the same temptation, must resist it with the same reason and resolution. It is common for that which is desired only by the malicious, to be falsely represented by them as desired by the many. But Nehemiah knew at what they aimed, he not only denied that such things were true, but that they were reported; he was better known than to be thus suspected. We must never omit any known duty for fear it should be misconstrued; but, while we keep a good conscience, let us trust God with our good name. God’s people, though loaded with reproach, are not really villainy so low in reputation as some would have them thought to be. Nehemiah lifted up his heart to Heaven in a short prayer. When, in our Christian work and warfare, we enter upon any service or conflict, this is a good prayer, I have such a duty to do, such a temptation to grapple with; now, therefore, O God, strengthen my hands. Every temptation to draw us from duty, should quicken us the more to duty.
Verses that belong to this explanation: 1-9
1Now it came to pass, when Sanballat, and Tobiah, and Geshem the Arabian, and the rest of our enemies, heard that I had builded the wall, and [that] there was no breach left therein; (though at that time I had not set up the doors upon the gates;)2That Sanballat and Geshem sent unto me, saying, Come, let us meet together in [some one of] the villages in the plain of Ono. But they thought to do me mischief.3And I sent messengers unto them, saying, I [am] doing a great work, so that I cannot come down: why should the work cease, whilst I leave it, and come down to you?4Yet they sent unto me four times after this sort; and I answered them after the same manner.5Then sent Sanballat his servant unto me in like manner the fifth time with an open letter in his hand;6Wherein [was] written, It is reported among the heathen, and Gashmu saith [it, that] thou and the Jews think to rebel: for which cause thou buildest the wall, that thou mayest be their king, according to these words.7And thou hast also appointed prophets to preach of thee at Jerusalem, saying, [There is] a king in Judah: and now shall it be reported to the king according to these words. Come now therefore, and let us take counsel together.8Then I sent unto him, saying, There are no such things done as thou sayest, but thou feignest them out of thine own heart.9For they all made us afraid, saying, Their hands shall be weakened from the work, that it be not done. Now therefore, [O God], strengthen my hands.
Author: Matthew Henry Rank: Priest AD: 1714 Source:
Title: Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on the Whole Bible Author: Matthew Henry
The conspiracy of the enemy adopted a different attitude, inventing lies to threaten Nehemiah and frighten him so that he gets confused and retreats from what he is doing.
They threatened to raise the matter to the king of Persia who had sympathised with Nehemiah previously, and sent him to build the wall and gave him all he needed. They threatened to tell him that Nehemiah wanted to be king of Judah. In spite of all this Nehemiah did not waver and was not affected.
Every conspiracy was treated with: “Now, O God, strengthen my hands.” God stay with me, support me.
The devil has his conspiracies, problems and worries, but we also have our prayer, our service and asking God: “to strengthen my hands.”
Verses that belong to this explanation: 5-9
5Then sent Sanballat his servant unto me in like manner the fifth time with an open letter in his hand;6Wherein [was] written, It is reported among the heathen, and Gashmu saith [it, that] thou and the Jews think to rebel: for which cause thou buildest the wall, that thou mayest be their king, according to these words.7And thou hast also appointed prophets to preach of thee at Jerusalem, saying, [There is] a king in Judah: and now shall it be reported to the king according to these words. Come now therefore, and let us take counsel together.8Then I sent unto him, saying, There are no such things done as thou sayest, but thou feignest them out of thine own heart.9For they all made us afraid, saying, Their hands shall be weakened from the work, that it be not done. Now therefore, [O God], strengthen my hands.
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Nehemiah 6:9 For they all made us afraid, saying, Their hands shall be weakened from the work, that it be not done. Now therefore, [O God], strengthen my hands.
Sanballat’s plot to hinder Nehemiah
Let those who are tempted to idle merry meetings by vain companions, thus answer the temptation, We have work to do, and must not neglect it. We must never suffer ourselves to be overcome, by repeated urgency, to do anything sinful or imprudent; but when attacked with the same temptation, must resist it with the same reason and resolution. It is common for that which is desired only by the malicious, to be falsely represented by them as desired by the many. But Nehemiah knew at what they aimed, he not only denied that such things were true, but that they were reported; he was better known than to be thus suspected. We must never omit any known duty for fear it should be misconstrued; but, while we keep a good conscience, let us trust God with our good name. God’s people, though loaded with reproach, are not really villainy so low in reputation as some would have them thought to be. Nehemiah lifted up his heart to Heaven in a short prayer. When, in our Christian work and warfare, we enter upon any service or conflict, this is a good prayer, I have such a duty to do, such a temptation to grapple with; now, therefore, O God, strengthen my hands. Every temptation to draw us from duty, should quicken us the more to duty.
Verses that belong to this explanation: 1-9
1Now it came to pass, when Sanballat, and Tobiah, and Geshem the Arabian, and the rest of our enemies, heard that I had builded the wall, and [that] there was no breach left therein; (though at that time I had not set up the doors upon the gates;)2That Sanballat and Geshem sent unto me, saying, Come, let us meet together in [some one of] the villages in the plain of Ono. But they thought to do me mischief.3And I sent messengers unto them, saying, I [am] doing a great work, so that I cannot come down: why should the work cease, whilst I leave it, and come down to you?4Yet they sent unto me four times after this sort; and I answered them after the same manner.5Then sent Sanballat his servant unto me in like manner the fifth time with an open letter in his hand;6Wherein [was] written, It is reported among the heathen, and Gashmu saith [it, that] thou and the Jews think to rebel: for which cause thou buildest the wall, that thou mayest be their king, according to these words.7And thou hast also appointed prophets to preach of thee at Jerusalem, saying, [There is] a king in Judah: and now shall it be reported to the king according to these words. Come now therefore, and let us take counsel together.8Then I sent unto him, saying, There are no such things done as thou sayest, but thou feignest them out of thine own heart.9For they all made us afraid, saying, Their hands shall be weakened from the work, that it be not done. Now therefore, [O God], strengthen my hands.
Author: Matthew Henry Rank: Priest AD: 1714 Source:
Title: Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on the Whole Bible Author: Matthew Henry
The conspiracy of the enemy adopted a different attitude, inventing lies to threaten Nehemiah and frighten him so that he gets confused and retreats from what he is doing.
They threatened to raise the matter to the king of Persia who had sympathised with Nehemiah previously, and sent him to build the wall and gave him all he needed. They threatened to tell him that Nehemiah wanted to be king of Judah. In spite of all this Nehemiah did not waver and was not affected.
Every conspiracy was treated with: “Now, O God, strengthen my hands.” God stay with me, support me.
The devil has his conspiracies, problems and worries, but we also have our prayer, our service and asking God: “to strengthen my hands.”
Verses that belong to this explanation: 5-9
5Then sent Sanballat his servant unto me in like manner the fifth time with an open letter in his hand;6Wherein [was] written, It is reported among the heathen, and Gashmu saith [it, that] thou and the Jews think to rebel: for which cause thou buildest the wall, that thou mayest be their king, according to these words.7And thou hast also appointed prophets to preach of thee at Jerusalem, saying, [There is] a king in Judah: and now shall it be reported to the king according to these words. Come now therefore, and let us take counsel together.8Then I sent unto him, saying, There are no such things done as thou sayest, but thou feignest them out of thine own heart.9For they all made us afraid, saying, Their hands shall be weakened from the work, that it be not done. Now therefore, [O God], strengthen my hands.
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Nehemiah 6:10 Afterward I came unto the house of Shemaiah the son of Delaiah the son of Mehetabeel, who [was] shut up; and he said, Let us meet together in the house of God, within the temple, and let us shut the doors of the temple: for they will come to slay thee; yea, in the night will they come to slay thee.
False prophets try to frighten Nehemiah
The greatest mischief our enemies can do us, is, to frighten us from our duty, and to lead us to do what is sinful. Let us never decline a good work, never do a bad one. We ought to try all advice, and to reject what is contrary to the word of God. Every man should study to be consistent. Should I, a professed Christian, called to be a saint, a child of God, a member of Christ, a temple of the Holy Ghost, should I be covetous, sensual, proud, or envious? Should I yield to impatience, discontent, or anger? Should I be slothful, unbelieving, or unmerciful? What effects will such conduct have upon others? All that God has done for us, or by us, or given to us, should lead us to watchfulness, self-denial, and diligence. Next to the sinfulness of sin, we should dread the scandal.
Verses that belong to this explanation: 10-14
10Afterward I came unto the house of Shemaiah the son of Delaiah the son of Mehetabeel, who [was] shut up; and he said, Let us meet together in the house of God, within the temple, and let us shut the doors of the temple: for they will come to slay thee; yea, in the night will they come to slay thee.11And I said, Should such a man as I flee? and who [is there], that, [being] as I [am], would go into the temple to save his life? I will not go in.12And, lo, I perceived that God had not sent him; but that he pronounced this prophecy against me: for Tobiah and Sanballat had hired him.13Therefore [was] he hired, that I should be afraid, and do so, and sin, and [that] they might have [matter] for an evil report, that they might reproach me.14My God, think thou upon Tobiah and Sanballat according to these their works, and on the prophetess Noadiah, and the rest of the prophets, that would have put me in fear.
Author: Matthew Henry Rank: Priest AD: 1714 Source:
Title: Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on the Whole Bible Author: Matthew Henry
Nehemiah was exposed to another very devious conspiracy, the purpose of which was to lose his reputation and his popularity among his people. They paid some false prophet to tell Nehemiah that they would kill him that night, and that he should go and hide in the temple to avoid getting killed, as the Jewish law forbids killing inside the temple whatever happens.
Nehemiah did not believe this false prophet Shemaiah, the son of Delaiah, because he experienced God’s protection for him in every step of his way and he was not afraid of death. He said, like a courageous martyr: “Should such a man as I flee?” God exposed the conspiracy. Nehemiah made sure that this false prophet was hired by Tobiah and Sanballat to frighten him and make him escape. By this way, people would reproach him and lose confidence in him and the labour would stop.
This could be symbolic to strange teachings that try to interfere with the service, or attempts to make the people doubt their priest or servant of God to delay the service. In all this, we gain victory through prayer and courage.
In the old and new testaments, many false prophets appeared. They were misleading people with magic and the spirit of knowledge, to achieve personal glory. Our Lord Jesus Christ, Glory be to Him, mentioned these false prophets: “For false Christs and false prophets will rise and show great signs and wonders to deceive, if possible, even the elect.” [Matt 24:24]
As Nehemiah asked our just God to remember his work, his faithfulness and those who worked with him, he also asked our just God to judge the evil people according to their evil deeds.
Verses that belong to this explanation: 10-14
10Afterward I came unto the house of Shemaiah the son of Delaiah the son of Mehetabeel, who [was] shut up; and he said, Let us meet together in the house of God, within the temple, and let us shut the doors of the temple: for they will come to slay thee; yea, in the night will they come to slay thee.11And I said, Should such a man as I flee? and who [is there], that, [being] as I [am], would go into the temple to save his life? I will not go in.12And, lo, I perceived that God had not sent him; but that he pronounced this prophecy against me: for Tobiah and Sanballat had hired him.13Therefore [was] he hired, that I should be afraid, and do so, and sin, and [that] they might have [matter] for an evil report, that they might reproach me.14My God, think thou upon Tobiah and Sanballat according to these their works, and on the prophetess Noadiah, and the rest of the prophets, that would have put me in fear.
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Nehemiah 6:11 And I said, Should such a man as I flee? and who [is there], that, [being] as I [am], would go into the temple to save his life? I will not go in.
False prophets try to frighten Nehemiah
The greatest mischief our enemies can do us, is, to frighten us from our duty, and to lead us to do what is sinful. Let us never decline a good work, never do a bad one. We ought to try all advice, and to reject what is contrary to the word of God. Every man should study to be consistent. Should I, a professed Christian, called to be a saint, a child of God, a member of Christ, a temple of the Holy Ghost, should I be covetous, sensual, proud, or envious? Should I yield to impatience, discontent, or anger? Should I be slothful, unbelieving, or unmerciful? What effects will such conduct have upon others? All that God has done for us, or by us, or given to us, should lead us to watchfulness, self-denial, and diligence. Next to the sinfulness of sin, we should dread the scandal.
Verses that belong to this explanation: 10-14
10Afterward I came unto the house of Shemaiah the son of Delaiah the son of Mehetabeel, who [was] shut up; and he said, Let us meet together in the house of God, within the temple, and let us shut the doors of the temple: for they will come to slay thee; yea, in the night will they come to slay thee.11And I said, Should such a man as I flee? and who [is there], that, [being] as I [am], would go into the temple to save his life? I will not go in.12And, lo, I perceived that God had not sent him; but that he pronounced this prophecy against me: for Tobiah and Sanballat had hired him.13Therefore [was] he hired, that I should be afraid, and do so, and sin, and [that] they might have [matter] for an evil report, that they might reproach me.14My God, think thou upon Tobiah and Sanballat according to these their works, and on the prophetess Noadiah, and the rest of the prophets, that would have put me in fear.
Author: Matthew Henry Rank: Priest AD: 1714 Source:
Title: Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on the Whole Bible Author: Matthew Henry
Nehemiah was exposed to another very devious conspiracy, the purpose of which was to lose his reputation and his popularity among his people. They paid some false prophet to tell Nehemiah that they would kill him that night, and that he should go and hide in the temple to avoid getting killed, as the Jewish law forbids killing inside the temple whatever happens.
Nehemiah did not believe this false prophet Shemaiah, the son of Delaiah, because he experienced God’s protection for him in every step of his way and he was not afraid of death. He said, like a courageous martyr: “Should such a man as I flee?” God exposed the conspiracy. Nehemiah made sure that this false prophet was hired by Tobiah and Sanballat to frighten him and make him escape. By this way, people would reproach him and lose confidence in him and the labour would stop.
This could be symbolic to strange teachings that try to interfere with the service, or attempts to make the people doubt their priest or servant of God to delay the service. In all this, we gain victory through prayer and courage.
In the old and new testaments, many false prophets appeared. They were misleading people with magic and the spirit of knowledge, to achieve personal glory. Our Lord Jesus Christ, Glory be to Him, mentioned these false prophets: “For false Christs and false prophets will rise and show great signs and wonders to deceive, if possible, even the elect.” [Matt 24:24]
As Nehemiah asked our just God to remember his work, his faithfulness and those who worked with him, he also asked our just God to judge the evil people according to their evil deeds.
Verses that belong to this explanation: 10-14
10Afterward I came unto the house of Shemaiah the son of Delaiah the son of Mehetabeel, who [was] shut up; and he said, Let us meet together in the house of God, within the temple, and let us shut the doors of the temple: for they will come to slay thee; yea, in the night will they come to slay thee.11And I said, Should such a man as I flee? and who [is there], that, [being] as I [am], would go into the temple to save his life? I will not go in.12And, lo, I perceived that God had not sent him; but that he pronounced this prophecy against me: for Tobiah and Sanballat had hired him.13Therefore [was] he hired, that I should be afraid, and do so, and sin, and [that] they might have [matter] for an evil report, that they might reproach me.14My God, think thou upon Tobiah and Sanballat according to these their works, and on the prophetess Noadiah, and the rest of the prophets, that would have put me in fear.
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Nehemiah 6:12 And, lo, I perceived that God had not sent him; but that he pronounced this prophecy against me: for Tobiah and Sanballat had hired him.
False prophets try to frighten Nehemiah
The greatest mischief our enemies can do us, is, to frighten us from our duty, and to lead us to do what is sinful. Let us never decline a good work, never do a bad one. We ought to try all advice, and to reject what is contrary to the word of God. Every man should study to be consistent. Should I, a professed Christian, called to be a saint, a child of God, a member of Christ, a temple of the Holy Ghost, should I be covetous, sensual, proud, or envious? Should I yield to impatience, discontent, or anger? Should I be slothful, unbelieving, or unmerciful? What effects will such conduct have upon others? All that God has done for us, or by us, or given to us, should lead us to watchfulness, self-denial, and diligence. Next to the sinfulness of sin, we should dread the scandal.
Verses that belong to this explanation: 10-14
10Afterward I came unto the house of Shemaiah the son of Delaiah the son of Mehetabeel, who [was] shut up; and he said, Let us meet together in the house of God, within the temple, and let us shut the doors of the temple: for they will come to slay thee; yea, in the night will they come to slay thee.11And I said, Should such a man as I flee? and who [is there], that, [being] as I [am], would go into the temple to save his life? I will not go in.12And, lo, I perceived that God had not sent him; but that he pronounced this prophecy against me: for Tobiah and Sanballat had hired him.13Therefore [was] he hired, that I should be afraid, and do so, and sin, and [that] they might have [matter] for an evil report, that they might reproach me.14My God, think thou upon Tobiah and Sanballat according to these their works, and on the prophetess Noadiah, and the rest of the prophets, that would have put me in fear.
Author: Matthew Henry Rank: Priest AD: 1714 Source:
Title: Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on the Whole Bible Author: Matthew Henry
Nehemiah was exposed to another very devious conspiracy, the purpose of which was to lose his reputation and his popularity among his people. They paid some false prophet to tell Nehemiah that they would kill him that night, and that he should go and hide in the temple to avoid getting killed, as the Jewish law forbids killing inside the temple whatever happens.
Nehemiah did not believe this false prophet Shemaiah, the son of Delaiah, because he experienced God’s protection for him in every step of his way and he was not afraid of death. He said, like a courageous martyr: “Should such a man as I flee?” God exposed the conspiracy. Nehemiah made sure that this false prophet was hired by Tobiah and Sanballat to frighten him and make him escape. By this way, people would reproach him and lose confidence in him and the labour would stop.
This could be symbolic to strange teachings that try to interfere with the service, or attempts to make the people doubt their priest or servant of God to delay the service. In all this, we gain victory through prayer and courage.
In the old and new testaments, many false prophets appeared. They were misleading people with magic and the spirit of knowledge, to achieve personal glory. Our Lord Jesus Christ, Glory be to Him, mentioned these false prophets: “For false Christs and false prophets will rise and show great signs and wonders to deceive, if possible, even the elect.” [Matt 24:24]
As Nehemiah asked our just God to remember his work, his faithfulness and those who worked with him, he also asked our just God to judge the evil people according to their evil deeds.
Verses that belong to this explanation: 10-14
10Afterward I came unto the house of Shemaiah the son of Delaiah the son of Mehetabeel, who [was] shut up; and he said, Let us meet together in the house of God, within the temple, and let us shut the doors of the temple: for they will come to slay thee; yea, in the night will they come to slay thee.11And I said, Should such a man as I flee? and who [is there], that, [being] as I [am], would go into the temple to save his life? I will not go in.12And, lo, I perceived that God had not sent him; but that he pronounced this prophecy against me: for Tobiah and Sanballat had hired him.13Therefore [was] he hired, that I should be afraid, and do so, and sin, and [that] they might have [matter] for an evil report, that they might reproach me.14My God, think thou upon Tobiah and Sanballat according to these their works, and on the prophetess Noadiah, and the rest of the prophets, that would have put me in fear.
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Nehemiah 6:13 Therefore [was] he hired, that I should be afraid, and do so, and sin, and [that] they might have [matter] for an evil report, that they might reproach me.
False prophets try to frighten Nehemiah
The greatest mischief our enemies can do us, is, to frighten us from our duty, and to lead us to do what is sinful. Let us never decline a good work, never do a bad one. We ought to try all advice, and to reject what is contrary to the word of God. Every man should study to be consistent. Should I, a professed Christian, called to be a saint, a child of God, a member of Christ, a temple of the Holy Ghost, should I be covetous, sensual, proud, or envious? Should I yield to impatience, discontent, or anger? Should I be slothful, unbelieving, or unmerciful? What effects will such conduct have upon others? All that God has done for us, or by us, or given to us, should lead us to watchfulness, self-denial, and diligence. Next to the sinfulness of sin, we should dread the scandal.
Verses that belong to this explanation: 10-14
10Afterward I came unto the house of Shemaiah the son of Delaiah the son of Mehetabeel, who [was] shut up; and he said, Let us meet together in the house of God, within the temple, and let us shut the doors of the temple: for they will come to slay thee; yea, in the night will they come to slay thee.11And I said, Should such a man as I flee? and who [is there], that, [being] as I [am], would go into the temple to save his life? I will not go in.12And, lo, I perceived that God had not sent him; but that he pronounced this prophecy against me: for Tobiah and Sanballat had hired him.13Therefore [was] he hired, that I should be afraid, and do so, and sin, and [that] they might have [matter] for an evil report, that they might reproach me.14My God, think thou upon Tobiah and Sanballat according to these their works, and on the prophetess Noadiah, and the rest of the prophets, that would have put me in fear.
Author: Matthew Henry Rank: Priest AD: 1714 Source:
Title: Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on the Whole Bible Author: Matthew Henry
Nehemiah was exposed to another very devious conspiracy, the purpose of which was to lose his reputation and his popularity among his people. They paid some false prophet to tell Nehemiah that they would kill him that night, and that he should go and hide in the temple to avoid getting killed, as the Jewish law forbids killing inside the temple whatever happens.
Nehemiah did not believe this false prophet Shemaiah, the son of Delaiah, because he experienced God’s protection for him in every step of his way and he was not afraid of death. He said, like a courageous martyr: “Should such a man as I flee?” God exposed the conspiracy. Nehemiah made sure that this false prophet was hired by Tobiah and Sanballat to frighten him and make him escape. By this way, people would reproach him and lose confidence in him and the labour would stop.
This could be symbolic to strange teachings that try to interfere with the service, or attempts to make the people doubt their priest or servant of God to delay the service. In all this, we gain victory through prayer and courage.
In the old and new testaments, many false prophets appeared. They were misleading people with magic and the spirit of knowledge, to achieve personal glory. Our Lord Jesus Christ, Glory be to Him, mentioned these false prophets: “For false Christs and false prophets will rise and show great signs and wonders to deceive, if possible, even the elect.” [Matt 24:24]
As Nehemiah asked our just God to remember his work, his faithfulness and those who worked with him, he also asked our just God to judge the evil people according to their evil deeds.
Verses that belong to this explanation: 10-14
10Afterward I came unto the house of Shemaiah the son of Delaiah the son of Mehetabeel, who [was] shut up; and he said, Let us meet together in the house of God, within the temple, and let us shut the doors of the temple: for they will come to slay thee; yea, in the night will they come to slay thee.11And I said, Should such a man as I flee? and who [is there], that, [being] as I [am], would go into the temple to save his life? I will not go in.12And, lo, I perceived that God had not sent him; but that he pronounced this prophecy against me: for Tobiah and Sanballat had hired him.13Therefore [was] he hired, that I should be afraid, and do so, and sin, and [that] they might have [matter] for an evil report, that they might reproach me.14My God, think thou upon Tobiah and Sanballat according to these their works, and on the prophetess Noadiah, and the rest of the prophets, that would have put me in fear.
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Nehemiah 6:14 My God, think thou upon Tobiah and Sanballat according to these their works, and on the prophetess Noadiah, and the rest of the prophets, that would have put me in fear.
False prophets try to frighten Nehemiah
The greatest mischief our enemies can do us, is, to frighten us from our duty, and to lead us to do what is sinful. Let us never decline a good work, never do a bad one. We ought to try all advice, and to reject what is contrary to the word of God. Every man should study to be consistent. Should I, a professed Christian, called to be a saint, a child of God, a member of Christ, a temple of the Holy Ghost, should I be covetous, sensual, proud, or envious? Should I yield to impatience, discontent, or anger? Should I be slothful, unbelieving, or unmerciful? What effects will such conduct have upon others? All that God has done for us, or by us, or given to us, should lead us to watchfulness, self-denial, and diligence. Next to the sinfulness of sin, we should dread the scandal.
Verses that belong to this explanation: 10-14
10Afterward I came unto the house of Shemaiah the son of Delaiah the son of Mehetabeel, who [was] shut up; and he said, Let us meet together in the house of God, within the temple, and let us shut the doors of the temple: for they will come to slay thee; yea, in the night will they come to slay thee.11And I said, Should such a man as I flee? and who [is there], that, [being] as I [am], would go into the temple to save his life? I will not go in.12And, lo, I perceived that God had not sent him; but that he pronounced this prophecy against me: for Tobiah and Sanballat had hired him.13Therefore [was] he hired, that I should be afraid, and do so, and sin, and [that] they might have [matter] for an evil report, that they might reproach me.14My God, think thou upon Tobiah and Sanballat according to these their works, and on the prophetess Noadiah, and the rest of the prophets, that would have put me in fear.
Author: Matthew Henry Rank: Priest AD: 1714 Source:
Title: Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on the Whole Bible Author: Matthew Henry
Nehemiah was exposed to another very devious conspiracy, the purpose of which was to lose his reputation and his popularity among his people. They paid some false prophet to tell Nehemiah that they would kill him that night, and that he should go and hide in the temple to avoid getting killed, as the Jewish law forbids killing inside the temple whatever happens.
Nehemiah did not believe this false prophet Shemaiah, the son of Delaiah, because he experienced God’s protection for him in every step of his way and he was not afraid of death. He said, like a courageous martyr: “Should such a man as I flee?” God exposed the conspiracy. Nehemiah made sure that this false prophet was hired by Tobiah and Sanballat to frighten him and make him escape. By this way, people would reproach him and lose confidence in him and the labour would stop.
This could be symbolic to strange teachings that try to interfere with the service, or attempts to make the people doubt their priest or servant of God to delay the service. In all this, we gain victory through prayer and courage.
In the old and new testaments, many false prophets appeared. They were misleading people with magic and the spirit of knowledge, to achieve personal glory. Our Lord Jesus Christ, Glory be to Him, mentioned these false prophets: “For false Christs and false prophets will rise and show great signs and wonders to deceive, if possible, even the elect.” [Matt 24:24]
As Nehemiah asked our just God to remember his work, his faithfulness and those who worked with him, he also asked our just God to judge the evil people according to their evil deeds.
Verses that belong to this explanation: 10-14
10Afterward I came unto the house of Shemaiah the son of Delaiah the son of Mehetabeel, who [was] shut up; and he said, Let us meet together in the house of God, within the temple, and let us shut the doors of the temple: for they will come to slay thee; yea, in the night will they come to slay thee.11And I said, Should such a man as I flee? and who [is there], that, [being] as I [am], would go into the temple to save his life? I will not go in.12And, lo, I perceived that God had not sent him; but that he pronounced this prophecy against me: for Tobiah and Sanballat had hired him.13Therefore [was] he hired, that I should be afraid, and do so, and sin, and [that] they might have [matter] for an evil report, that they might reproach me.14My God, think thou upon Tobiah and Sanballat according to these their works, and on the prophetess Noadiah, and the rest of the prophets, that would have put me in fear.
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Nehemiah 6:15 So the wall was finished in the twenty and fifth [day] of [the month] Elul, in fifty and two days.
The wall finished, Treachery of some among the Jews
The wall was begun and finished in fifty-two days, though they rested on the Sabbaths. A great deal of work may be done in a little time, if we set about it in earnest, and keep close to it. See the mischief of marrying with strangers. When men once became akin to Tobiah, they soon became sworn to him. A sinful love leads to a sinful league. The enemy of souls employs many instruments, and forms many projects, to bring reproach on the active servants of God, or to take them from their work. But we should follow the example of Him who laid down his life for the sheep. Those that simply cleave to the Lord and his work will be supported.
Verses that belong to this explanation: 15-19
15So the wall was finished in the twenty and fifth [day] of [the month] Elul, in fifty and two days.16And it came to pass, that when all our enemies heard [thereof], and all the heathen that [were] about us saw [these things], they were much cast down in their own eyes: for they perceived that this work was wrought of our God.17Moreover in those days the nobles of Judah sent many letters unto Tobiah, and [the letters] of Tobiah came unto them.18For [there were] many in Judah sworn unto him, because he [was] the son in law of Shechaniah the son of Arah; and his son Johanan had taken the daughter of Meshullam the son of Berechiah.19Also they reported his good deeds before me, and uttered my words to him. [And] Tobiah sent letters to put me in fear.
Author: Matthew Henry Rank: Priest AD: 1714 Source:
Title: Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on the Whole Bible Author: Matthew Henry
Building the wall and the gates took 52 days only which caused the enemies and the surrounding nations such fear, as for the devil, it fell when confronted with perseverance, prayer, courage, love of God, purity and wise leadership and with all these, you can reduce the devil to nothing and humiliate him. In spite of all that, Nehemiah did not relate the victory to himself but to God “for they perceived that this was the work of God.”
Verses that belong to this explanation: 15-16
15So the wall was finished in the twenty and fifth [day] of [the month] Elul, in fifty and two days.16And it came to pass, that when all our enemies heard [thereof], and all the heathen that [were] about us saw [these things], they were much cast down in their own eyes: for they perceived that this work was wrought of our God.
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Nehemiah 6:16 And it came to pass, that when all our enemies heard [thereof], and all the heathen that [were] about us saw [these things], they were much cast down in their own eyes: for they perceived that this work was wrought of our God.
The wall finished, Treachery of some among the Jews
The wall was begun and finished in fifty-two days, though they rested on the Sabbaths. A great deal of work may be done in a little time, if we set about it in earnest, and keep close to it. See the mischief of marrying with strangers. When men once became akin to Tobiah, they soon became sworn to him. A sinful love leads to a sinful league. The enemy of souls employs many instruments, and forms many projects, to bring reproach on the active servants of God, or to take them from their work. But we should follow the example of Him who laid down his life for the sheep. Those that simply cleave to the Lord and his work will be supported.
Verses that belong to this explanation: 15-19
15So the wall was finished in the twenty and fifth [day] of [the month] Elul, in fifty and two days.16And it came to pass, that when all our enemies heard [thereof], and all the heathen that [were] about us saw [these things], they were much cast down in their own eyes: for they perceived that this work was wrought of our God.17Moreover in those days the nobles of Judah sent many letters unto Tobiah, and [the letters] of Tobiah came unto them.18For [there were] many in Judah sworn unto him, because he [was] the son in law of Shechaniah the son of Arah; and his son Johanan had taken the daughter of Meshullam the son of Berechiah.19Also they reported his good deeds before me, and uttered my words to him. [And] Tobiah sent letters to put me in fear.
Author: Matthew Henry Rank: Priest AD: 1714 Source:
Title: Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on the Whole Bible Author: Matthew Henry
Building the wall and the gates took 52 days only which caused the enemies and the surrounding nations such fear, as for the devil, it fell when confronted with perseverance, prayer, courage, love of God, purity and wise leadership and with all these, you can reduce the devil to nothing and humiliate him. In spite of all that, Nehemiah did not relate the victory to himself but to God “for they perceived that this was the work of God.”
Verses that belong to this explanation: 15-16
15So the wall was finished in the twenty and fifth [day] of [the month] Elul, in fifty and two days.16And it came to pass, that when all our enemies heard [thereof], and all the heathen that [were] about us saw [these things], they were much cast down in their own eyes: for they perceived that this work was wrought of our God.
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Nehemiah 6:17 Moreover in those days the nobles of Judah sent many letters unto Tobiah, and [the letters] of Tobiah came unto them.
The wall finished, Treachery of some among the Jews
The wall was begun and finished in fifty-two days, though they rested on the Sabbaths. A great deal of work may be done in a little time, if we set about it in earnest, and keep close to it. See the mischief of marrying with strangers. When men once became akin to Tobiah, they soon became sworn to him. A sinful love leads to a sinful league. The enemy of souls employs many instruments, and forms many projects, to bring reproach on the active servants of God, or to take them from their work. But we should follow the example of Him who laid down his life for the sheep. Those that simply cleave to the Lord and his work will be supported.
Verses that belong to this explanation: 15-19
15So the wall was finished in the twenty and fifth [day] of [the month] Elul, in fifty and two days.16And it came to pass, that when all our enemies heard [thereof], and all the heathen that [were] about us saw [these things], they were much cast down in their own eyes: for they perceived that this work was wrought of our God.17Moreover in those days the nobles of Judah sent many letters unto Tobiah, and [the letters] of Tobiah came unto them.18For [there were] many in Judah sworn unto him, because he [was] the son in law of Shechaniah the son of Arah; and his son Johanan had taken the daughter of Meshullam the son of Berechiah.19Also they reported his good deeds before me, and uttered my words to him. [And] Tobiah sent letters to put me in fear.
Author: Matthew Henry Rank: Priest AD: 1714 Source:
Title: Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on the Whole Bible Author: Matthew Henry
One of the enemies (Tobiah) tried a new conspiracy by sending letters to the nobles of Judah in Jerusalem trying to win them over to his side, as some were related to him and there were some transactions between him and the nobles of Judah.
Tobiah tried to use the nobles as spies and mediators. Some of them witnessed for Tobiah in front of Nehemiah trying to make peace between them “Also they reported his good deeds before me”.
Nehemiah was not deceived, and Tobiah started sending letters to Nehemiah again to frighten him.
This is the way of the devil, when his external conspiracies fail; he starts his internal conspiracies, trying to destroy the Church from inside by dividing us and destroying our relationship.
Nehemiah refused to speak or deal with them, so the devil showed its other face (the true evil) by sending direct messages to Nehemiah to frighten him.
Verses that belong to this explanation: 17-19
17Moreover in those days the nobles of Judah sent many letters unto Tobiah, and [the letters] of Tobiah came unto them.18For [there were] many in Judah sworn unto him, because he [was] the son in law of Shechaniah the son of Arah; and his son Johanan had taken the daughter of Meshullam the son of Berechiah.19Also they reported his good deeds before me, and uttered my words to him. [And] Tobiah sent letters to put me in fear.
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Nehemiah 6:18 For [there were] many in Judah sworn unto him, because he [was] the son in law of Shechaniah the son of Arah; and his son Johanan had taken the daughter of Meshullam the son of Berechiah.
The wall finished, Treachery of some among the Jews
The wall was begun and finished in fifty-two days, though they rested on the Sabbaths. A great deal of work may be done in a little time, if we set about it in earnest, and keep close to it. See the mischief of marrying with strangers. When men once became akin to Tobiah, they soon became sworn to him. A sinful love leads to a sinful league. The enemy of souls employs many instruments, and forms many projects, to bring reproach on the active servants of God, or to take them from their work. But we should follow the example of Him who laid down his life for the sheep. Those that simply cleave to the Lord and his work will be supported.
Verses that belong to this explanation: 15-19
15So the wall was finished in the twenty and fifth [day] of [the month] Elul, in fifty and two days.16And it came to pass, that when all our enemies heard [thereof], and all the heathen that [were] about us saw [these things], they were much cast down in their own eyes: for they perceived that this work was wrought of our God.17Moreover in those days the nobles of Judah sent many letters unto Tobiah, and [the letters] of Tobiah came unto them.18For [there were] many in Judah sworn unto him, because he [was] the son in law of Shechaniah the son of Arah; and his son Johanan had taken the daughter of Meshullam the son of Berechiah.19Also they reported his good deeds before me, and uttered my words to him. [And] Tobiah sent letters to put me in fear.
Author: Matthew Henry Rank: Priest AD: 1714 Source:
Title: Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on the Whole Bible Author: Matthew Henry
One of the enemies (Tobiah) tried a new conspiracy by sending letters to the nobles of Judah in Jerusalem trying to win them over to his side, as some were related to him and there were some transactions between him and the nobles of Judah.
Tobiah tried to use the nobles as spies and mediators. Some of them witnessed for Tobiah in front of Nehemiah trying to make peace between them “Also they reported his good deeds before me”.
Nehemiah was not deceived, and Tobiah started sending letters to Nehemiah again to frighten him.
This is the way of the devil, when his external conspiracies fail; he starts his internal conspiracies, trying to destroy the Church from inside by dividing us and destroying our relationship.
Nehemiah refused to speak or deal with them, so the devil showed its other face (the true evil) by sending direct messages to Nehemiah to frighten him.
Verses that belong to this explanation: 17-19
17Moreover in those days the nobles of Judah sent many letters unto Tobiah, and [the letters] of Tobiah came unto them.18For [there were] many in Judah sworn unto him, because he [was] the son in law of Shechaniah the son of Arah; and his son Johanan had taken the daughter of Meshullam the son of Berechiah.19Also they reported his good deeds before me, and uttered my words to him. [And] Tobiah sent letters to put me in fear.
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Nehemiah 6:19 Also they reported his good deeds before me, and uttered my words to him. [And] Tobiah sent letters to put me in fear.
The wall finished, Treachery of some among the Jews
The wall was begun and finished in fifty-two days, though they rested on the Sabbaths. A great deal of work may be done in a little time, if we set about it in earnest, and keep close to it. See the mischief of marrying with strangers. When men once became akin to Tobiah, they soon became sworn to him. A sinful love leads to a sinful league. The enemy of souls employs many instruments, and forms many projects, to bring reproach on the active servants of God, or to take them from their work. But we should follow the example of Him who laid down his life for the sheep. Those that simply cleave to the Lord and his work will be supported.
Verses that belong to this explanation: 15-19
15So the wall was finished in the twenty and fifth [day] of [the month] Elul, in fifty and two days.16And it came to pass, that when all our enemies heard [thereof], and all the heathen that [were] about us saw [these things], they were much cast down in their own eyes: for they perceived that this work was wrought of our God.17Moreover in those days the nobles of Judah sent many letters unto Tobiah, and [the letters] of Tobiah came unto them.18For [there were] many in Judah sworn unto him, because he [was] the son in law of Shechaniah the son of Arah; and his son Johanan had taken the daughter of Meshullam the son of Berechiah.19Also they reported his good deeds before me, and uttered my words to him. [And] Tobiah sent letters to put me in fear.
Author: Matthew Henry Rank: Priest AD: 1714 Source:
Title: Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on the Whole Bible Author: Matthew Henry
One of the enemies (Tobiah) tried a new conspiracy by sending letters to the nobles of Judah in Jerusalem trying to win them over to his side, as some were related to him and there were some transactions between him and the nobles of Judah.
Tobiah tried to use the nobles as spies and mediators. Some of them witnessed for Tobiah in front of Nehemiah trying to make peace between them “Also they reported his good deeds before me”.
Nehemiah was not deceived, and Tobiah started sending letters to Nehemiah again to frighten him.
This is the way of the devil, when his external conspiracies fail; he starts his internal conspiracies, trying to destroy the Church from inside by dividing us and destroying our relationship.
Nehemiah refused to speak or deal with them, so the devil showed its other face (the true evil) by sending direct messages to Nehemiah to frighten him.
Verses that belong to this explanation: 17-19
17Moreover in those days the nobles of Judah sent many letters unto Tobiah, and [the letters] of Tobiah came unto them.18For [there were] many in Judah sworn unto him, because he [was] the son in law of Shechaniah the son of Arah; and his son Johanan had taken the daughter of Meshullam the son of Berechiah.19Also they reported his good deeds before me, and uttered my words to him. [And] Tobiah sent letters to put me in fear.
Author: Daoud Lamei Rank: Priest Posted on: 2022-10-03
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