Nehemiah 6:15

"“Remember, my God, Tobiah and Sanballat according to these their works, and also the prophetess Noadiah and the rest of the prophets that would have put me in fear.”"

Key Reflection

Nehemiah 6:15 reflects a situation where Nehemiah, who was rebuilding Jerusalem's walls and facing opposition from local adversaries like Tobiah and Sanballat, as well as from the false prophetess Noadiah and other prophets. The original audience would have understood this verse as Nehemiah requesting divine retribution against his enemies and accusers, highlighting their disruptive actions that threatened his work and leadership. This request underscores the political and religious tensions of the time, where rebuilding efforts were met with both physical resistance and subtle attempts to undermine Nehemiah's authority through false prophecy.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

Elul -The sixth month, corresponding to the latter part of August and the beginning of September. In fifty and two days -Josephus states that the repairs of the wall occupied two years and four months. But Nehemiah’s narrative is thoroughly consistent with itself, and contains in it nothing that is improbable. The walls everywhere existed at the time that he commenced his task, and only needed repairs. The work was partitioned among at least 37 working parties, who labored simultaneously, with material ready at hand; and, notwithstanding all menaces, uninterruptedly.

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