Nehemiah 4:7

Translations

Modern

When Sanballat and Tobiah, together with the Arabs, Ammonites, and Ashdodites, heard that the repair to the walls of Jerusalem was progressing and that the gaps were being closed, they were furious,

Traditional

But it came to pass, that when Sanballat, and Tobiah, and the Arabians, and the Ammonites, and the Ashdodites, heard that the walls of Jerusalem were made up, and that the breaches began to be stopped, then they were very wroth,

Literal

And it came to pass, when Sanballat and Tobiah and the Arabs and the Ammonites and the Ashdodites heard that the repair was progressing to the walls of Jerusalem and the gaps were beginning to be closed, that they became very hot.

Latin

Factum est autem, cum audisset Sanaballat, et Tobias, et Arabes, et Ammanitæ, et Azotii, quod obducta esset cicatrix muri Jerusalem, et quod cœpissent interrupta concludi, irati sunt nimis.

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English

When Sanballat and Tobiah, together with the Arabs, Ammonites, and Ashdodites, heard that the repair to the walls of Jerusalem was progressing and that the gaps were being closed, they were furious,

Notes

Nehemiah 4:7

Enemies of Israel from the north (Sanballat), south (Arabs), east (Ammonites), and west (Ashdodites) were angry about Jerusalem's fast and successful rebuilding. This progress threatened their political power in the area.

Theme notes and profiles

Nehemiah Samaritans Dealing with Conflict Jerusalem Rebuilding of Jerusalem

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People

Sanballat: Governor of Samaria, opposed Nehemiah's rebuilding of Jerusalem Tobiah: Ammonite official who opposed Nehemiah's rebuilding efforts

Places

Ammon: An ancient nation and its capital city, enemies of Israel Arabia: A region and its inhabitants, mentioned in various contexts Ashdod: A major Philistine city, known for Dagon worship Jerusalem: The capital of Israel, a holy city for three religions

Glossary

Ashdod, Ashdodite, Ashdothite Book of Nehemiah Nehemiah (Person) Persia, Persians Prayer Samaritans Sanballat

Topics

Ammonites: Conspire Against the Jews Arabians: Oppose Nehemiah's Rebuilding the Walls of Jerusalem Ashdod: People of, Conspire Against the Jews Conspiracies Jerusalem: Calamities of, Mentioned: Threatened by Sanballat Modern Samaria: Inhabitants of Opposed the Jews After Their Return from Captivity The Ammonites: Vexed the Jews After Captivity Tobiah: An Enemy of the Jews in the Time of Nehemiah: Opposes the Rebuilding of the Wall of Jerusalem

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