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Also they spoke of his good deeds before me, and reported my words to him. Tobiah sent letters to put me in fear.
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The Threat of Internal Betrayal
Commentators explain that Nehemiah faced a two-front war. While dealing with external enemies, he also endured internal betrayal from Judean nobles. These insiders would praise the enemy, Tobiah, to Nehemiah's face while secretly reporting Nehemiah's plans back to Tobiah, acting as spies.
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19th Century
Anglican
A supplementary account is here introduced, explaining the intrigues within Jerusalem to which reference has been made.
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Also they reported his good deeds before me Recommended him as a very worthy man, deserving of respect and notice by…
Presbyterian
The wall was begun and finished in fifty-two days, though they rested on the Sabbaths. A great deal of work may be done in a little time, if we set…
