Nehemiah 4:1

Translations

Modern

Now when Sanballat heard that we were rebuilding the wall, he was furious and filled with indignation. He ridiculed the Jews

Traditional

But it came to pass, that when Sanballat heard that we builded the wall, he was wroth, and took great indignation, and mocked the Jews.

Literal

And it came to pass, when Sanballat heard that we were rebuilding the wall, that he became hot and he became greatly angry, and he mocked at the Jews.

Latin

Factum est autem, cum audisset Sanaballat quod ædificaremus murum, iratus est valde: et motus nimis subsannavit Judæos,

Original

Hebrew

English

Now when Sanballat heard that we were rebuilding the wall, he was furious and filled with indignation. He ridiculed the Jews

Notes

Theme notes and profiles

Nehemiah Samaritans Dealing with Conflict Jerusalem Persecution Rebuilding of Jerusalem

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People

Judah: Israelite tribe, kingdom, and province Sanballat: Governor of Samaria, opposed Nehemiah's rebuilding of Jerusalem

Glossary

Book of Nehemiah Nehemiah (Person) Persia, Persians Postexilic Period Samaritans Sanballat

Topics

Influence: Good: Nehemiah Jerusalem: Rebuilt by Nehemiah Under the Direction of Artaxerxes Malice: Samaritans Toward the Jews Modern Samaria: Inhabitants of Opposed the Jews After Their Return from Captivity Nehemiah: Son of Hachaliah: Rebuilds Jerusalem Persecution of the Jews Prophecies Concerning Israel: Captivity of The Wall of Jerusalem Rebuilt and Dedicated Rulers: Righteous: Nehemiah Sanballat: An Enemy of the Jews in Rebuilding Jerusalem After the Babylonian Captivity Scoffing: Sanballat Scorning and Mocking: Sanballat The Jews: All Other Nations: Envied

Nehemiah 4:1

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