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One of the sons of Joiada, the son of Eliashib the high priest, was son-in-law to Sanballat the Horonite: therefore I chased him from me.
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Compromise in High Places
Commentators emphasize that this was not just any mixed marriage. It involved a grandson of the high priest Eliashib marrying into the family of Sanballat, a notorious enemy of Israel. This reveals how deeply the spiritual compromise had penetrated, reaching the highest levels of religious leadership.
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Nehemiah
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19th Century
Anglican
I chased him from me. —Eliashib himself was allied by marriage to Tobiah, and one of his grandsons was now brought into prominence as marr…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And one of the sons of Joiada, the son of Eliashib the high priest A grandson of the …
Presbyterian
If either parent is ungodly, corrupt nature will incline the children to take after that one. This is a strong reason why Christians should not be …
