Nehemiah 6

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Nehemiah 6:16

And it came to pass, that when all our enemies heard thereof ,.... That the wall was finished: and all the Heathen that were about us saw these things ; the neighbouring nations, who not only heard with their ears, but saw with their eyes what was done: they were much cast down in their own eyes ; through shame and confusion, because of their own scoffs and jeers; through grief and vexation at the unexpected success of the Jews, and through the fear of them that was fallen upon them,... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Nehemiah 6:17

Moreover, in those days ,.... While the wall was building: the nobles of Judah sent many letters to Tobiah, and the letters of Tobiah came unto them ; letters passed between them frequently, they informing him how things went on at Jerusalem, and he advising them to what was detrimental to the true interest of their nation; such false friends had Nehemiah about him, and yet the work succeeded under him; which showed it the more to be of God. read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Nehemiah 6:18

For there were many in Judah sworn unto him ,.... To Tobiah, who not only in a private manner corresponded with him by letters, but bound themselves by an oath to him to be true to his interest, and do as he should advise them: because he was the son in law of Shechaniah, the son of Arah ; of a family that came up with Zerubbabel from the captivity, Ezra 2:5 and very probably of considerable note: and his son Johanan had taken the daughter of Meshullam the son of Berechiah ; a very... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Nehemiah 6:19

Also they reported his good deeds before me ,.... Recommended him as a very worthy man, deserving of respect and notice by Nehemiah, and to be taken into his friendship, and admitted to conversation with him, whose counsel and advice might be of service: and uttered my words to him ; reported both what he said and did; for the word used signifies both words and actions: and Tobiah sent letters to put me in fear ; perceiving, by the intelligence of his friends, that Nehemiah would... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Nehemiah 6

Sanballat, Tobiah, and Geshem, insidiously desire a conference with Nehemiah, which he refuses, Nehemiah 6:1-4 . They then charge him with the design of rebelling, and causing himself to be made king, Nehemiah 6:5-7 ; which he denies, and prays to God for support, Nehemiah 6:8 , Nehemiah 6:9 . A false prophet is hired by Tobiah and Sanballat, to put him in fear; he discovers the imposture, and defeats their design, Nehemiah 6:10-13 . He prays to God against them, Nehemiah 6:14 .... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Nehemiah 6:2

Come , let us meet together in - the plain of Ono - They wished to get him out of Jerusalem from among his friends, that they might either carry him off, or murder him. Ono is supposed to have been in the tribe of Benjamin, near Jordan. read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Nehemiah 6:3

I am doing a great work - Though he knew their design, he does not think it prudent to mention it. Had he done so, they would probably have gone to extremities, finding that they were discovered; and perhaps in a formidable body attacked Jerusalem, when ill provided to sustain such a shock. They wished to effect their purpose rather by treachery than by open violence. I know not any language which a man who is employed on important labors can use more suitably, as an answer to the... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Nehemiah 6:5

With an open letter in his hand - This was an insult to a person of Nehemiah's quality: as letters sent to chiefs and governors in the East are always carefully folded up, and put in costly silken bags, and these carefully sealed. The circumstance is thus marked to show the contempt he (Sanballat) had for him. read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Nehemiah 6:6

And Gashmu saith it - You are accused of crimes against the state, and Geshem, the Arabian, is your accuser. read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Nehemiah 6:7

Thou hast also appointed prophets - Persons who pretend to be commissioned to preach to the people, and say, Nehemiah reigneth! Come now therefore , and let us take counsel - Come and justify yourself before me. This was a trick to get Nehemiah into his power. read more

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