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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.
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Then they would be able to accuse and discredit me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/nehemiah/6.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />For this purpose he was hired, that I should be afraid and act in this way and sin, and so they could give me a bad name in order to taunt me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/nehemiah/6.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/nehemiah/6.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />Therefore <i>was</i> he hired, that I should be afraid, and do so, and sin, and <i>that</i> they might have <i>matter</i> for an evil report, that they might reproach me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/nehemiah/6.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />For this reason he <i>was</i> hired, that I should be afraid and act that way and sin, so <i>that</i> they might have <i>cause</i> for an evil report, that they might reproach me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/nehemiah/6.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />He was hired for this reason, that I would become frightened and act accordingly and sin, so that they might have an evil report in order that they could taunt me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/nehemiah/6.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />He was hired for this reason, that I might become frightened and act accordingly and sin, so that they might have an evil report in order that they could reproach me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/nehemiah/6.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />He was hired for this reason, that I might become frightened and act accordingly and sin, so that they might have an evil report in order that they could reproach me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/nehemiah/6.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />He was hired for this reason, that I might become afraid and act accordingly and sin, so that they could give <i>me</i> a bad name in order that they could reproach me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/nehemiah/6.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />He was hired for this reason, that I would be frightened and do as he said and sin, so that they would have [grounds to make] a malicious report in order to censure <i>and</i> disgrace me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/nehemiah/6.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />He was hired, so that I would be intimidated, do as he suggested, sin, and get a bad reputation, in order that they could discredit me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/nehemiah/6.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />He was hired, so that I would be intimidated, do as he suggested, sin, and get a bad reputation, in order that they could discredit me. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/nehemiah/6.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />For this cause was he hired, that I should be afraid, and do so, and sin, and that they might have matter for an evil report, that they might reproach me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/nehemiah/6.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />and to frighten me into doing something wrong, because they wanted to ruin my good name. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/nehemiah/6.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />For this cause was he hired, that I should be afraid, and do so, and sin, and that they might have matter for an evil report, that they might reproach me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/nehemiah/6.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />He was hired to intimidate me into doing this so that I would sin. Then they could give me a bad reputation in order to discredit me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/nehemiah/6.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />They hired him to frighten me into sinning, so that they could ruin my reputation and humiliate me. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/nehemiah/6.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />He had been hired to make me afraid so I would sin by doing what he suggested. Then they could create a slanderous report to use against me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/nehemiah/6.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/nehemiah/6.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />He had been hired to scare me so that I would do this and thereby sin. They would thus bring reproach on me and I would be discredited. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/nehemiah/6.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />He hired so that I would be afraid, do so, and sin, and that they might have material for an unfavorable report, that they might taunt me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/nehemiah/6.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />Therefore was he hired, that I should be afraid, and do so, and sin, and that they might have matter for an evil report, that they might reproach me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/nehemiah/6.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />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. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/nehemiah/6.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />so that he [is] a hired worker, that I may fear and do so, and I had sinned, and it had been to them for an evil name that they may reproach me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/nehemiah/6.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> so that he is an hireling, that I may fear and do so, and I had sinned, and it had been to them for an evil name that they may reproach me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/nehemiah/6.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />So that he was hired that I shall be afraid and do thus, and sin, and it was to them for an evil name, so that they shall reproach me.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/nehemiah/6.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />For he had taken money, that I being afraid should do this thing, and sin, and they might have some evil to upbraid me withal. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/nehemiah/6.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />For he had accepted money, so that I would be afraid, and would sin, and so that they would have some evil with which to rebuke me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/nehemiah/6.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />that I might act on it out of fear and commit this sin. Then they would have had a shameful story with which to discredit me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/nehemiah/6.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />He was hired for this purpose, to intimidate me and make me sin by acting in this way, and so they could give me a bad name, in order to taunt me.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/nehemiah/6.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />Therefore he was hired, that I should be afraid and do so and sin, so that I might become to them an evil report, that they might reproach me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/nehemiah/6.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />Because he was hired so that I would be afraid and I would do so and would sin, and I would be an evil name to them, so that they would reproach me.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/nehemiah/6.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />For this cause was he hired, that I should be afraid, and do so, and sin, and that they might have matter for an evil report, that they might taunt me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/nehemiah/6.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />and Tobias and Sanaballat had hired against me a multitude, that I might be frightened, and do this, and sin, and become to them an ill name, that they might reproach me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/nehemiah/6-13.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/ZsQrw7rBvgc?start=1407" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/nehemiah/6.htm">Sanballat's Conspiracy</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">12</span>I realized that God had not sent him, but that he had uttered this prophecy against me because Tobiah and Sanballat had hired him. <span class="reftext">13</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/1931.htm" title="1931: hū (Pro-3ms) -- He, she, it. ">He</a> <a href="/hebrew/7936.htm" title="7936: śā·ḵūr (V-Qal-QalPassPrtcpl-ms) -- Or cakar; a primitive root (by prosthesis) to karah through the idea of temporary purchase; compare shakar); to hire.">had been hired</a> <a href="/hebrew/4616.htm" title="4616: lə·ma·‘an (Prep) -- From anah; properly, heed, i.e. Purpose; used only adverbially, on account of, teleologically, in order that.">to</a> <a href="/hebrew/4616.htm" title="4616: lə·ma·‘an- (Conj) -- From anah; properly, heed, i.e. Purpose; used only adverbially, on account of, teleologically, in order that."></a> <a href="/hebrew/3372.htm" title="3372: ’î·rā (V-Qal-Imperf-1cs) -- To fear, to revere, caus, to frighten. A primitive root; to fear; morally, to revere; caus. To frighten.">intimidate me</a> <a href="/hebrew/2398.htm" title="2398: wə·ḥā·ṭā·ṯî (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConjPerf-1cs) -- A primitive root; properly, to miss; hence to sin; by inference, to forfeit, lack, expiate, repent, lead astray, condemn.">so that I would sin</a> <a href="/hebrew/6213.htm" title="6213: wə·’e·‘ĕ·śeh- (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConjImperf-1cs) -- To do, make. A primitive root; to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application.">by doing</a> <a href="/hebrew/3651.htm" title="3651: kên (Adv) -- So, thus. From kuwn; properly, set upright; hence just; but usually rightly or so.">as he suggested,</a> <a href="/hebrew/1961.htm" title="1961: wə·hā·yāh (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConjPerf-3ms) -- To fall out, come to pass, become, be. A primitive root; to exist, i.e. Be or become, come to pass.">so they could give me</a> <a href="/hebrew/lā·hem (Prep-l:: Pro-3mp) -- "></a> <a href="/hebrew/7451.htm" title="7451: rā‘ (Adj-ms) -- Bad, evil. From ra'a'; bad or evil.">a bad</a> <a href="/hebrew/8034.htm" title="8034: lə·šêm (Prep-l:: N-ms) -- A primitive word; an appellation, as a mark or memorial of individuality; by implication honor, authority, character.">name</a> <a href="/hebrew/4616.htm" title="4616: lə·ma·‘an (Conj) -- From anah; properly, heed, i.e. Purpose; used only adverbially, on account of, teleologically, in order that.">in order to</a> <a href="/hebrew/2778.htm" title="2778: yə·ḥā·rə·p̄ū·nî (V-Piel-Imperf-3mp:: 1cs) -- To pull off, to expose, to betroth, to carp at, defame, to spend the winter.">discredit me.</a> </span><span class="reftext">14</span>O my God, remember Tobiah and Sanballat for what they have done, and also Noadiah the prophetess and the other prophets who tried to intimidate me.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ezra/4-4.htm">Ezra 4:4-5</a></span><br />Then the people of the land set out to discourage the people of Judah and make them afraid to build. / They hired counselors against them to frustrate their plans throughout the reign of Cyrus king of Persia and down to the reign of Darius king of Persia.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/nehemiah/4-8.htm">Nehemiah 4:8</a></span><br />and all of them conspired to come and fight against Jerusalem and create a hindrance.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/nehemiah/2-19.htm">Nehemiah 2:19-20</a></span><br />But when Sanballat the Horonite, Tobiah the Ammonite official, and Geshem the Arab heard about this, they mocked us and ridiculed us, saying, “What is this you are doing? Are you rebelling against the king?” / So I answered them and said, “The God of heaven is the One who will grant us success. We, His servants, will start rebuilding, but you have no portion, right, or claim in Jerusalem.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/31-13.htm">Psalm 31:13</a></span><br />For I hear the slander of many; there is terror on every side. They conspire against me and plot to take my life.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/20-10.htm">Jeremiah 20:10</a></span><br />For I have heard the whispering of many: “Terror is on every side! Report him; let us report him!” All my trusted friends watch for my fall: “Perhaps he will be deceived so that we may prevail against him and take our vengeance upon him.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/29-25.htm">Proverbs 29:25</a></span><br />The fear of man is a snare, but whoever trusts in the LORD is set securely on high.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/8-12.htm">Isaiah 8:12</a></span><br />“Do not call conspiracy everything these people regard as conspiracy. Do not fear what they fear; do not live in dread.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/27-1.htm">Psalm 27:1</a></span><br />Of David. The LORD is my light and my salvation—whom shall I fear? The LORD is the stronghold of my life—whom shall I dread?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/17-2.htm">2 Samuel 17:2</a></span><br />I will attack him while he is weak and weary; I will throw him into a panic, and all the people with him will flee; I will strike down only the king<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/19-2.htm">1 Kings 19:2-3</a></span><br />So Jezebel sent a messenger to Elijah, saying, “May the gods deal with me, and ever so severely, if by this time tomorrow I have not made your life like the lives of those you killed!” / And Elijah was afraid and ran for his life. When he came to Beersheba in Judah, he left his servant there,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/10-28.htm">Matthew 10:28</a></span><br />Do not be afraid of those who kill the body but cannot kill the soul. Instead, fear the One who can destroy both soul and body in hell.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_timothy/1-7.htm">2 Timothy 1:7</a></span><br />For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and self-control.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/4-29.htm">Acts 4:29</a></span><br />And now, Lord, consider their threats, and enable Your servants to speak Your word with complete boldness,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/philippians/1-28.htm">Philippians 1:28</a></span><br />without being frightened in any way by those who oppose you. This is a clear sign of their destruction but of your salvation, and it is from God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_peter/3-14.htm">1 Peter 3:14</a></span><br />But even if you should suffer for what is right, you are blessed. “Do not fear what they fear; do not be shaken.”</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">Therefore was he hired, that I should be afraid, and do so, and sin, and that they might have matter for an evil report, that they might reproach me.</p><p class="hdg">that I should</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/proverbs/29-5.htm">Proverbs 29:5</a></b></br> A man that flattereth his neighbour spreadeth a net for his feet.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/isaiah/51-7.htm">Isaiah 51:7,12,13</a></b></br> Hearken unto me, ye that know righteousness, the people in whose heart <i>is</i> my law; fear ye not the reproach of men, neither be ye afraid of their revilings… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/isaiah/57-11.htm">Isaiah 57:11</a></b></br> And of whom hast thou been afraid or feared, that thou hast lied, and hast not remembered me, nor laid <i>it</i> to thy heart? have not I held my peace even of old, and thou fearest me not?</p><p class="hdg">and sin</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/james/4-17.htm">James 4:17</a></b></br> Therefore to him that knoweth to do good, and doeth <i>it</i> not, to him it is sin.</p><p class="hdg">and that they</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/nehemiah/6-6.htm">Nehemiah 6:6</a></b></br> Wherein <i>was</i> written, It is reported among the heathen, and Gashmu saith <i>it, that</i> thou and the Jews think to rebel: for which cause thou buildest the wall, that thou mayest be their king, according to these words.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/proverbs/22-1.htm">Proverbs 22:1</a></b></br> A <i>good</i> name <i>is</i> rather to be chosen than great riches, <i>and</i> loving favour rather than silver and gold.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/ecclesiastes/7-1.htm">Ecclesiastes 7:1</a></b></br> A good name <i>is</i> better than precious ointment; and the day of death than the day of one's birth.</p><p class="hdg">report, that</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/jeremiah/18-18.htm">Jeremiah 18:18</a></b></br> Then said they, Come, and let us devise devices against Jeremiah; for the law shall not perish from the priest, nor counsel from the wise, nor the word from the prophet. Come, and let us smite him with the tongue, and let us not give heed to any of his words.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/jeremiah/20-10.htm">Jeremiah 20:10</a></b></br> For I heard the defaming of many, fear on every side. Report, <i>say they</i>, and we will report it. All my familiars watched for my halting, <i>saying</i>, Peradventure he will be enticed, and we shall prevail against him, and we shall take our revenge on him.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/daniel/6-4.htm">Daniel 6:4,5</a></b></br> Then the presidents and princes sought to find occasion against Daniel concerning the kingdom; but they could find none occasion nor fault; forasmuch as he <i>was</i> faithful, neither was there any error or fault found in him… </p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/ezra/6-13.htm">Accordingly</a> <a href="/nehemiah/1-8.htm">Act</a> <a href="/nehemiah/6-9.htm">Afraid</a> <a href="/nehemiah/2-17.htm">Bad</a> <a href="/nehemiah/6-6.htm">Cause</a> <a href="/ezra/9-14.htm">Commit</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/8-20.htm">Discredit</a> <a href="/nehemiah/6-2.htm">Evil</a> <a href="/nehemiah/6-9.htm">Fear</a> <a href="/ezra/4-4.htm">Frightened</a> <a href="/nehemiah/6-12.htm">Hired</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/24-14.htm">Hireling</a> <a href="/luke/3-15.htm">Intimidate</a> <a href="/ezra/10-16.htm">Matter</a> <a href="/nehemiah/5-11.htm">Money</a> <a href="/nehemiah/5-2.htm">Order</a> <a href="/ezra/9-4.htm">Overcome</a> <a href="/nehemiah/6-6.htm">Purpose</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/21-19.htm">Reason</a> <a href="/nehemiah/6-7.htm">Report</a> <a href="/nehemiah/5-9.htm">Reproach</a> <a href="/nehemiah/5-9.htm">Shame</a> <a href="/nehemiah/4-5.htm">Sin</a> <a href="/nehemiah/1-6.htm">Sinned</a> <a href="/nehemiah/4-19.htm">Spread</a> <a href="/nehemiah/4-4.htm">Taunt</a> <a href="/nehemiah/6-5.htm">Way</a> <a href="/ezra/9-11.htm">Wherewith</a> <a href="/nehemiah/1-8.htm">Wrong</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/esther/2-4.htm">Accordingly</a> <a href="/nehemiah/9-20.htm">Act</a> <a href="/nehemiah/6-14.htm">Afraid</a> <a href="/psalms/37-7.htm">Bad</a> <a href="/nehemiah/9-20.htm">Cause</a> <a href="/job/5-8.htm">Commit</a> <a href="/job/40-8.htm">Discredit</a> <a href="/nehemiah/9-28.htm">Evil</a> <a href="/nehemiah/6-14.htm">Fear</a> <a href="/job/18-20.htm">Frightened</a> <a href="/nehemiah/13-2.htm">Hired</a> <a href="/job/7-1.htm">Hireling</a> <a href="/luke/3-15.htm">Intimidate</a> <a href="/nehemiah/11-23.htm">Matter</a> <a href="/esther/3-11.htm">Money</a> <a href="/nehemiah/8-13.htm">Order</a> <a href="/job/10-15.htm">Overcome</a> <a href="/nehemiah/6-19.htm">Purpose</a> <a href="/esther/3-4.htm">Reason</a> <a href="/esther/2-23.htm">Report</a> <a href="/job/16-10.htm">Reproach</a> <a href="/nehemiah/13-29.htm">Shame</a> <a href="/nehemiah/10-33.htm">Sin</a> <a href="/nehemiah/9-29.htm">Sinned</a> <a href="/esther/4-3.htm">Spread</a> <a href="/job/30-9.htm">Taunt</a> <a href="/nehemiah/8-10.htm">Way</a> <a href="/nehemiah/9-34.htm">Wherewith</a> <a href="/nehemiah/9-33.htm">Wrong</a><div class="vheading2">Nehemiah 6</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/nehemiah/6-1.htm">Sanballat practices by craft, by rumors, and by hired prophecies, to terrify Nehemiah</a></span><br><span class="reftext">15. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/nehemiah/6-15.htm">The work is finished, to the terror of the enemies</a></span><br><span class="reftext">17. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/nehemiah/6-17.htm">Secret intelligence passes between the enemies and the nobles of Judah</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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The hiring of individuals to intimidate Nehemiah reflects the persistent efforts of adversaries like Sanballat and Tobiah to thwart the rebuilding of Jerusalem's walls. This tactic of intimidation is a common theme in biblical narratives, where God's people often face opposition from those who seek to undermine God's work (e.g., <a href="/daniel/6-4.htm">Daniel 6:4-5</a>). The use of hired agents suggests a calculated and organized effort to disrupt Nehemiah's mission.<p><b>so that I would sin by doing as he suggested</b><br>The suggestion here was likely to lure Nehemiah into the temple under false pretenses, which would have been a sin for him as a layperson (<a href="/numbers/18-7.htm">Numbers 18:7</a>). This reflects the enemy's strategy to lead God's servants into sin, thereby discrediting their leadership and mission. The temptation to sin is a recurring theme in Scripture, as seen in the temptations of Jesus (<a href="/matthew/4.htm">Matthew 4:1-11</a>), where the enemy seeks to derail God's plan through deceit.<p><b>so they could give me a bad name</b><br>A bad name or reputation would undermine Nehemiah's authority and leadership. In the ancient Near Eastern context, a leader's reputation was crucial for maintaining influence and support. <a href="/proverbs/22.htm">Proverbs 22:1</a> emphasizes the value of a good name, indicating its importance in biblical culture. The enemies' goal was to tarnish Nehemiah's reputation, thereby weakening his ability to lead and complete the work God had called him to do.<p><b>in order to discredit me</b><br>Discrediting Nehemiah would have broader implications for the community and the work of rebuilding Jerusalem. The enemies' ultimate aim was to stop the work of God by discrediting His chosen leader. This reflects a broader spiritual battle, where the forces of evil seek to discredit and destroy the work of God (<a href="/ephesians/6-12.htm">Ephesians 6:12</a>). Nehemiah's discernment and reliance on God highlight the importance of spiritual vigilance and integrity in leadership.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/n/nehemiah.htm">Nehemiah</a></b><br>The central figure in the book, Nehemiah is a Jewish leader who is dedicated to rebuilding the walls of Jerusalem. He is known for his strong leadership and unwavering faith in God.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/s/shemaiah.htm">Shemaiah</a></b><br>A false prophet who was hired to intimidate Nehemiah. His role was to deceive Nehemiah into sinning, thereby discrediting him.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/j/jerusalem.htm">Jerusalem</a></b><br>The city where the events take place. The rebuilding of its walls is symbolic of the restoration of the Jewish people and their faith.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/s/sanballat_and_tobiah.htm">Sanballat and Tobiah</a></b><br>Adversaries of Nehemiah who sought to undermine his efforts and leadership through various schemes, including hiring false prophets.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_temple.htm">The Temple</a></b><br>The place where Shemaiah suggested Nehemiah should hide, which would have been a sin for Nehemiah as a layperson to enter the temple's inner sanctum.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/d/discernment_in_leadership.htm">Discernment in Leadership</a></b><br>Nehemiah's ability to discern the true intentions behind Shemaiah's prophecy is crucial for leaders today. We must seek wisdom and discernment to recognize deceit and manipulation.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/f/fear_of_god_over_fear_of_man.htm">Fear of God Over Fear of Man</a></b><br>Nehemiah's refusal to be intimidated by threats teaches us to prioritize our reverence for God over the fear of human opposition.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/i/integrity_in_action.htm">Integrity in Action</a></b><br>Nehemiah's commitment to maintaining his integrity, even under pressure, is a powerful example for believers to uphold their values and convictions.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_power_of_prayer.htm">The Power of Prayer</a></b><br>Throughout Nehemiah, prayer is a key element of his leadership. This passage reminds us of the importance of seeking God's guidance in challenging situations.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/r/resisting_temptation.htm">Resisting Temptation</a></b><br>Nehemiah's experience underscores the need to resist temptation and remain steadfast in our faith, even when it seems easier to compromise.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_nehemiah_6.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Nehemiah 6</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_does_julius_caesar's_life_teach.htm">What is the Bible's stance on stalking?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_does_neh._6_10-13_align_with_sacred_laws.htm">How does the temple-advice incident in Nehemiah 6:10-13 align with other biblical laws forbidding unauthorized entry into sacred spaces?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_supports_nehemiah's_claim_in_6_12.htm">In Nehemiah 6:12, what historical or textual basis supports Nehemiah's claim that God revealed the prophet's deception?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_do_ezra_and_nehemiah_teach.htm">What lessons do Ezra and Nehemiah's stories teach us?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/nehemiah/6.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(13) <span class= "bld">An evil report.</span>--Nehemiah perceived that not God, but Shemaiah himself, had uttered the prophecy "against me," and that he was hired to bring the governor into discredit as a violator of law.<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/nehemiah/6.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 13.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">Therefore was he hired</span>, etc. Their motive for bribing him was, that I might be induced by-fear to do as Shemaiah suggested, and so to commit sin; whereby they would have a just ground for spreading <span class="cmt_word">an evil report</span> concerning me, and making my misconduct a constant reproach to me. Nehemiah's influence depended greatly on the weight of his moral character. One false step, and he would have been lost; his influence would have been gone; and the work on which his heart was set would have come to nought. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/nehemiah/6-13.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">He</span><br /><span class="heb">ה֔וּא</span> <span class="translit">(hū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Pronoun - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1931.htm">Strong's 1931: </a> </span><span class="str2">He, self, the same, this, that, as, are</span><br /><br /><span class="word">had been hired</span><br /><span class="heb">שָׂכוּר֙</span> <span class="translit">(śā·ḵūr)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - QalPassParticiple - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7936.htm">Strong's 7936: </a> </span><span class="str2">To hire</span><br /><br /><span class="word">to</span><br /><span class="heb">לְמַ֤עַן</span> <span class="translit">(lə·ma·‘an)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4616.htm">Strong's 4616: </a> </span><span class="str2">Purpose -- intent</span><br /><br /><span class="word">intimidate me</span><br /><span class="heb">אִירָ֥א</span> <span class="translit">(’î·rā)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Imperfect - first person common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3372.htm">Strong's 3372: </a> </span><span class="str2">To fear, to revere, caus, to frighten</span><br /><br /><span class="word">so that I would sin</span><br /><span class="heb">וְחָטָ֑אתִי</span> <span class="translit">(wə·ḥā·ṭā·ṯî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - first person common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2398.htm">Strong's 2398: </a> </span><span class="str2">To miss, to sin, to forfeit, lack, expiate, repent, lead astray, condemn</span><br /><br /><span class="word">by doing</span><br /><span class="heb">וְאֶֽעֱשֶׂה־</span> <span class="translit">(wə·’e·‘ĕ·śeh-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive imperfect - first person common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6213.htm">Strong's 6213: </a> </span><span class="str2">To do, make</span><br /><br /><span class="word">as he suggested,</span><br /><span class="heb">כֵּ֖ן</span> <span class="translit">(kên)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adverb<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3651.htm">Strong's 3651: </a> </span><span class="str2">So -- thus</span><br /><br /><span class="word">so they could give me</span><br /><span class="heb">וְהָיָ֤ה</span> <span class="translit">(wə·hā·yāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1961.htm">Strong's 1961: </a> </span><span class="str2">To fall out, come to pass, become, be</span><br /><br /><span class="word">a bad</span><br /><span class="heb">רָ֔ע</span> <span class="translit">(rā‘)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adjective - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7451.htm">Strong's 7451: </a> </span><span class="str2">Bad, evil</span><br /><br /><span class="word">name</span><br /><span class="heb">לְשֵׁ֣ם</span> <span class="translit">(lə·šêm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8034.htm">Strong's 8034: </a> </span><span class="str2">A name</span><br /><br /><span class="word">in order to</span><br /><span class="heb">לְמַֽעַן־</span> <span class="translit">(lə·ma·‘an-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunction<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4616.htm">Strong's 4616: </a> </span><span class="str2">Purpose -- intent</span><br /><br /><span class="word">discredit me.</span><br /><span class="heb">יְחָֽרְפֽוּנִי׃</span> <span class="translit">(yə·ḥā·rə·p̄ū·nî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Piel - Imperfect - third person masculine plural | first person common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2778.htm">Strong's 2778: </a> </span><span class="str2">To pull off, to expose, to betroth, to carp at, defame, to spend the winter</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/nehemiah/6-13.htm">Nehemiah 6:13 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/nehemiah/6-13.htm">Nehemiah 6:13 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/nehemiah/6-13.htm">Nehemiah 6:13 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/nehemiah/6-13.htm">Nehemiah 6:13 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/nehemiah/6-13.htm">Nehemiah 6:13 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/nehemiah/6-13.htm">Nehemiah 6:13 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/nehemiah/6-13.htm">Nehemiah 6:13 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/nehemiah/6-13.htm">Nehemiah 6:13 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/nehemiah/6-13.htm">Nehemiah 6:13 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/nehemiah/6-13.htm">Nehemiah 6:13 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/nehemiah/6-13.htm">OT History: Nehemiah 6:13 For this cause was he hired that (Neh Ne) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/nehemiah/6-12.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Nehemiah 6:12"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Nehemiah 6:12" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/nehemiah/6-14.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Nehemiah 6:14"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Nehemiah 6:14" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>