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But it happened that when Sanballat heard that we were building the wall, he was angry, and took great indignation, and mocked the Jews.
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Expect Opposition to Good Work
Commentators observe that opposition is an inevitable consequence of doing God's work. Charles Spurgeon notes, "There never was a good work yet that some did not oppose." Sanballat's intense anger was a direct and predictable reaction to the progress the Jews were making in rebuilding the wall.
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Nehemiah
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19th Century
Anglican
Mocked the Jews. — The mockery comes afterwards. Here, as often in Nehemiah, a general statement is made which is afterwards expan…
Baptist
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…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
But it came to pass, that when Sanballat heard that we builded the wall Or were build…
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Presbyterian
Many a good work has been viewed with contempt by proud and haughty scorners. Those who disagree on almost everything will unite in persecution.
