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Nehemiah 4:7 Β· KJV

"But it came to pass, that when Sanballat, and Tobiah, and the Arabians, and the Ammonites, and the Ashdodites, heard that the walls of Jerusalem were made up, and that the breaches began to be stopped, then they were very wroth,"

King James Version

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Passage Context

5And cover not their iniquity, and let not their sin be blotted out from before thee: for they have provoked thee to anger before the builders.
6So built we the wall; and all the wall was joined together unto the half thereof: for the people had a mind to work.
7But it came to pass, that when Sanballat, and Tobiah, and the Arabians, and the Ammonites, and the Ashdodites, heard that the walls of Jerusalem were made up, and that the breaches began to be stopped, then they were very wroth,
8And conspired all of them together to come and to fight against Jerusalem, and to hinder it.
9Nevertheless we made our prayer unto our God, and set a watch against them day and night, because of them.

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Reflection Questions

1

How do you respond to opposition in your life?

2

What does it mean to stand firm in your beliefs?

3

When have you had to confront those who oppose you?

Life Application

courage

Stand firm in your convictions even when faced with opposition.

community

Rally support from others when confronting challenges.

People in This Verse

SanballatOT

Sanballat was a governor of Samaria who opposed Nehemiah's efforts to rebuild Jerusalem. His actions represent the external challenges faced by the Jewish community.

First appearance: Nehemiah 2:10

TobiahOT

Tobiah was an Ammonite official who allied with Sanballat against the Jews. His opposition highlights the geopolitical tensions of the time.

First appearance: Nehemiah 2:10

Places in This Verse

Jerusalem(Jerusalem today)

The city being rebuilt, symbolizing hope for the Jewish people, yet facing significant external threats.

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