Nehemiah 6:19
Nehemiah 6:19 in Multiple Translations
Moreover, these nobles kept reporting to me Tobiah’s good deeds, and they relayed my words to him. And Tobiah sent letters to intimidate me.
Also they reported his good deeds before me, and uttered my words to him. And Tobiah sent letters to put me in fear.
Also they spake of his good deeds before me, and reported my words to him. And Tobiah sent letters to put me in fear.
And they said much before me of the good he had done, and gave him accounts of my words. And Tobiah sent letters with the purpose of causing me fear.
They kept on telling me all the good things Tobiah was doing, and they reported to him what I said. Tobiah also sent letters to try and scare me.
Yea, they spake in his praise before me, and tolde him my wordes, and Tobiah sent letters to put me in feare.
also, his good deeds they have been saying before me, and my words they have been taking out to him; letters hath Tobiah sent to make me afraid.
Also they spoke of his good deeds before me, and reported my words to him. Tobiah sent letters to put me in fear.
Also they reported his good deeds before me, and uttered my words to him. And Tobiah sent letters to put me in fear.
And they praised him also before me, and they related my words to him: And Tobias sent letters to put me in fear.
People often talked in my presence about all the good things that Tobiah had done, and then they would tell him everything that I said. So Tobiah sent many letters to me to try to cause me to become afraid.
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Context — Completion of the Wall
19Moreover, these nobles kept reporting to me Tobiah’s good deeds, and they relayed my words to him. And Tobiah sent letters to intimidate me.
Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Acts 4:18–21 | Then they called them in again and commanded them not to speak or teach at all in the name of Jesus. But Peter and John replied, “Judge for yourselves whether it is right in God’s sight to listen to you rather than God. For we cannot stop speaking about what we have seen and heard.” After further threats they let them go. They could not find a way to punish them, because all the people were glorifying God for what had happened. |
| 2 | Nehemiah 6:9 | For they were all trying to frighten us, saying, “Their hands will be weakened in the work, and it will never be finished.” But now, my God, strengthen my hands. |
| 3 | John 7:7 | The world cannot hate you, but it hates Me, because I testify that its works are evil. |
| 4 | Proverbs 28:4 | Those who forsake the law praise the wicked, but those who keep the law resist them. |
| 5 | Nehemiah 6:13 | He had been hired to intimidate me so that I would sin by doing as he suggested, so they could give me a bad name in order to discredit me. |
| 6 | 1 John 4:5 | They are of the world. That is why they speak from the world’s perspective, and the world listens to them. |
| 7 | John 15:19 | If you were of the world, it would love you as its own. Instead, the world hates you, because you are not of the world, but I have chosen you out of the world. |
| 8 | Isaiah 37:10–14 | “Give this message to Hezekiah king of Judah: ‘Do not let your God, in whom you trust, deceive you by saying that Jerusalem will not be delivered into the hand of the king of Assyria. Surely you have heard what the kings of Assyria have done to all the other countries, devoting them to destruction. Will you then be spared? Did the gods of the nations destroyed by my fathers rescue those nations—the gods of Gozan, Haran, and Rezeph, and of the people of Eden in Telassar? Where are the kings of Hamath, Arpad, Sepharvaim, Hena, and Ivvah?’” So Hezekiah received the letter from the messengers, read it, and went up to the house of the LORD and spread it out before the LORD. |
Nehemiah 6:19 Summary
[Nehemiah 6:19 tells us that some of the nobles of Judah were reporting Tobiah's good deeds to Nehemiah, and also telling Tobiah what Nehemiah was saying, which shows that there were people trying to influence Nehemiah's opinions and actions. Tobiah was trying to intimidate Nehemiah through letters, but Nehemiah trusted in God's sovereignty and provision, as seen in Nehemiah 1:4-11. This verse reminds us that we should not be swayed by the opinions or actions of others, but instead trust in God's will and plan for our lives, as seen in Proverbs 3:5-6. By trusting in God, we can overcome opposition and challenges, and fulfill the work that He has called us to do, as seen in Nehemiah 6:14 and Philippians 4:13.]
Frequently Asked Questions
Why were the nobles of Judah reporting Tobiah's good deeds to Nehemiah?
The nobles were likely trying to influence Nehemiah's opinion of Tobiah, as they had ties to him through oaths and family relationships, as seen in Nehemiah 6:18, and they wanted to present him in a favorable light.
What was Tobiah's motivation for sending letters to Nehemiah?
Tobiah sent letters to intimidate Nehemiah, likely to discourage him from continuing the work of rebuilding the walls of Jerusalem, as seen in Nehemiah 6:19, and to undermine his authority, similar to the tactics used by Sanballat and Geshem in Nehemiah 2:19.
How does this verse relate to the overall narrative of Nehemiah's story?
This verse shows the ongoing opposition and challenges that Nehemiah faced as he worked to rebuild the walls of Jerusalem, as seen in Nehemiah 4:1-3, and his trust in God to overcome them, as expressed in Nehemiah 6:14.
What can we learn from Nehemiah's response to Tobiah's intimidation?
Although the verse does not explicitly state Nehemiah's response, we can learn from his overall character and trust in God, as seen in Nehemiah 1:4-11 and Psalm 37:3-7, that we should not be swayed by intimidation or opposition, but instead trust in God's sovereignty and provision.
Reflection Questions
- How do I respond when faced with opposition or intimidation, and what can I learn from Nehemiah's example?
- In what ways can I be influenced by the opinions or actions of those around me, and how can I stay focused on God's will?
- What are some ways that I can trust in God's sovereignty and provision, even in the face of challenges or opposition, as seen in Psalm 23:4 and Isaiah 41:10?
- How can I balance the need to be aware of potential threats or challenges with the need to trust in God's protection and care, as seen in Matthew 10:16-20?
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