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Nehemiah 6:19

King James Version (KJV)

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Nehemiah 6:19

Verse 19 of 19

Scripture focus

Also they reported his good deeds before me, and uttered my words to him. [And] Tobiah sent letters to put me in fear.

Nehemiah 6:19 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on Nehemiah 6:19

Theological / Devotional

They reported. The Hebrew text has a play on Tobiah’s name, which means “Goodness of Yahweh,” with the reporting of “good” deeds to Nehemiah by Jewish friends. The sarcasm is evident. The purpose of all this was to make Nehemiah think well of Tobiah. These efforts were therefore in line with those of the false prophet Shemaiah (verses 10-13), their purpose being to confuse Nehemiah with advice that appeared to be friendly.

Letters. Probably similar in content to that of Sanballat (verses 5, 6).

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