Questions and Answers
Name the three enemies of Nehemiah who had heard that Nehemiah had rebuilt the wall.
Sanballat, Tobiah, Geshem the Arab
What did Sanballat, Tobiah, Geshem the Arab, and the rest of Nehemiah's enemies hear?
that Nehemiah had rebuilt the wall
What was the state of the wall that Sanballat, Tobiah, Geshem the Arab, and the rest of the enemies heard?
there were no breaks left in it
Even though there were no breaks in the walls Nehemiah rebuilt, what still needed to be done?
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What two people sent for Nehemiah, asking him to meet in the villages in the plain of Ono?
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Where did Sanballat and Geshem want to meet with Nehemiah?
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What was the purpose of the meeting with Nehemiah from Sanballat and Geshem's point of view?
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Did Nehemiah go and meet with Sanballat and Geshem?
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How did Nehemiah communicate with Sanballat and Geshem to say he could not meet with them?
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What was Nehemiah's reason for not coming to meet with Sanballat and Geshem?
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Why didn't Nehemiah want to go down and meet with Sanballat and Geshem? What would happen if he did?
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How many times did Sanballat and Geshem ask Nehemiah to come and meet with them?
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How did Nehemiah respond to Sanballat and Geshem the other four times they asked him to come and meet with them?
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Who sent his servant to Nehemiah the fifth time to ask for a meeting?
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Whom did Sanballat send to Nehemiah the fifth time to ask for a meeting?
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What did Sanballat's servant have in his hand on the fifth time he came to Nehemiah?
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How widespread was the rumor that Nehemiah was rebuilding the wall so that he could be their king?
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In the letter Sanballat's messenger brought, whom did he say was spreading the rumors that Nehemiah and the Jews were planning on rebelling and making Nehemiah their king?
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In the letter, what was Geshem telling everyone the Jews were planning on doing?
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What did the letter from Sanballat say Nehemiah was doing, as so-called 'proof' he was going to rebel and be the king of the Jews?
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What did the letter from Sanballat say Nehemiah's ultimate goal was to be when he finished rebuilding the wall?
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What did Sanballat accuse Nehemiah of appointing prophets to do, in order to get support for allegedly wanting to become king?
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What was Sanballat threatening to report to the king unless Nehemiah agreed to meet with him?
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What did Sanballat want Nehemiah to do, or else he would tell the king that Nehemiah was trying to rebel and be king in Jerusalem?
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True or False? After Nehemiah heard that Sanballat was going to send the letter to the king accusing him...
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Study Notes
Enemies of Nehemiah
- Nehemiah's primary adversaries were Sanballat, Tobiah, and Geshem the Arab.
- They became aware of Nehemiah's success in rebuilding the wall around Jerusalem.
Condition of the Wall
- The wall was fully completed with no breaks remaining.
- Nehemiah had yet to install the doors in the gates, indicating further work was needed.
Attempted Meetings
- Sanballat and Geshem sought to meet Nehemiah in the villages of the plain of Ono.
- Their intention was to harm Nehemiah, masked under the pretense of a meeting.
Nehemiah's Response
- Nehemiah declined the invitations, stating he was occupied with a significant task (the wall reconstruction).
- He understood that attending the meeting would halt the important work he was engaged in.
Repeated Attempts
- Sanballat and Geshem asked Nehemiah to meet four times, but he remained steadfast in his refusal each time.
Fifth Attempt
- On the fifth request, Sanballat sent his servant with an open letter, a sign of urgency or seriousness.
- This letter contained accusations and rumors about Nehemiah aspiring to kingship.
Rumors and Accusations
- Rumors attributed to Geshem suggested Nehemiah was rebuilding the wall to establish himself as king.
- The letter claimed that Nehemiah's actions were part of a rebellion against the existing authority.
Sanballat's Threats
- Sanballat warned Nehemiah that he would report these alleged rebellious activities to the king.
- He manipulated the situation by suggesting Nehemiah was appointing prophets to declare his kingship in Judah.
Tactical Maneuvers
- The insistence on meeting served as a tactic to intimidate Nehemiah into compliance with their demands.
- Nehemiah's determination to remain focused and unyielding highlights his commitment to his mission and the challenges faced due to external pressures.
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