Nehemiah 6:14

"He was hired so that I would be afraid, do so, and sin, and that they might have material for an evil report, that they might reproach me."

Key Reflection

This verse highlights a strategic attempt by enemies to provoke Nehemiah into sinful behavior, thereby providing grounds for malicious gossip and slander against him. Such plots often test one's faith and resolve in leadership, pushing them towards wrongful actions through fear or coercion.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

Noadiah is not elsewhere mentioned. The examples of Miriam, Deborah, Huldah, and Anna, show that the prophetical gift was occasionally bestowed upon women (2 Kings 22:14note).

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