Mocked the Jews. — The mockery comes afterwards. Here, as often in Nehemiah, a general statement is made which is afterwards expan…

It was necessary to rebuild the wall of Jerusalem, which had been lying in ruins. They proceeded pretty briskly, for everyone had a mind to work. T…

But it came to pass, that when Sanballat heard that we
builded the wall
Or were build…

Many a good work has been viewed with contempt by proud and haughty scorners. Those who disagree on almost everything will unite in persecution.