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Then sent Sanballat his servant to me in like manner the fifth time with an open letter in his hand,
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A Deliberate Public Attack
Commentators unanimously explain that the 'open letter' was a deliberate change in tactics. After four failed attempts to lure Nehemiah away, his enemy Sanballat sent an unsealed letter. This was a form of public shaming and intimidation, ensuring the false accusations of treason would be widely read, spreading fear and dissent to halt the work.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
The letter was open, in order that the contents might be generally known, and that the Jews, alarmed at the threats contained in it, might…
19th Century
Anglican
The fifth time with an open letter in his hand. —Four times they strive to induce Nehemiah to meet them, under various pretexts, w…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Then sent Sanballat his servant to me in like manner the fifth time In his own name, …
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