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The Anatomy of Mockery
Sanballat's questions were not random insults but targeted, sarcastic attacks designed to demoralize the Jews. Commentators explain that he mocked their strength ("feeble Jews"), their timeline ("in a day"), their resources ("revive the stones"), and their ultimate purpose ("will they sacrifice?"). This shows how opposition often seeks to undermine every aspect of God's work.
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Nehemiah
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Charles Ellicott
On Nehemiah 4:2
19th Century
Bishop
His brethren and the army of Samaria. —The counsellors and bodyguard of Sanballat.
Will they fortify themselves?
Charles Spurgeon
On Nehemiah 4:2
19th Century
Preacher
The enemies of God's people generally take to sneering. It is a very easy way of showing opposition. Will they fortify themselves?
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John Gill
On Nehemiah 4:2
17th Century
Pastor
And he spoke before his brethren
Tobiah the Ammonite, and Geshem the Arabian, and perhaps some other governors of th…
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Matthew Henry
On Nehemiah 4:1–6
17th Century
Minister
Many a good work has been viewed with contempt by proud and haughty scorners. Those who disagree on almost everything will unite in persecution.