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There is a king in Judah!’ “You can be very sure that this report will get back to the king, so I suggest that you come and talk it over with me.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/nehemiah/6.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />And you have also set up prophets to proclaim concerning you in Jerusalem, ‘There is a king in Judah.’ And now the king will hear of these reports. So now come and let us take counsel together.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/nehemiah/6.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />and you have even appointed prophets in Jerusalem to proclaim on your behalf: ‘There is a king in Judah.’ Soon these rumors will reach the ears of the king. So come, let us confer together.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/nehemiah/6.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And thou hast also appointed prophets to preach of thee at Jerusalem, saying, <i>There is</i> a king in Judah: and now shall it be reported to the king according to these words. Come now therefore, and let us take counsel together.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/nehemiah/6.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />And you have also appointed prophets to proclaim concerning you at Jerusalem, saying, “<i>There is</i> a king in Judah!” Now these matters will be reported to the king. So come, therefore, and let us consult together.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/nehemiah/6.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />You have also appointed prophets to proclaim in Jerusalem concerning you, ‘A king is in Judah!’ And now it will be reported to the king according to these reports. So come now, let’s consult together.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/nehemiah/6.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />&#8220You have also appointed prophets to proclaim in Jerusalem concerning you, &#8216A king is in Judah!&#8217 And now it will be reported to the king according to these reports. So come now, let us take counsel together.&#8221<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/nehemiah/6.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />“And you have also appointed prophets to proclaim in Jerusalem concerning you, ‘A king is in Judah!’ And now it will be reported to the king according to these reports. So come now, let us take counsel together.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/nehemiah/6.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />You have also set up prophets to call out in Jerusalem concerning you, ‘A king is in Judah!’ So now it will be heard by the king according to these words. So now, come, let us take counsel together.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/nehemiah/6.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Also [it is reported that] you have appointed prophets to make a proclamation concerning you in Jerusalem, saying, ‘There is a king in Judah!’ And now these things will be reported to the [Persian] king. So come now, and let us consult together.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/nehemiah/6.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />and have even set up the prophets in Jerusalem to proclaim on your behalf, “There is a king in Judah.” These rumors will be heard by the king. So come, let’s confer together.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/nehemiah/6.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />and have even set up the prophets in Jerusalem to proclaim on your behalf: &#8220There is a king in Judah.&#8221 These rumors will be heard by the king. So come, let&#8217s confer together. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/nehemiah/6.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />And thou hast also appointed prophets to preach of thee at Jerusalem, saying, There is a king in Judah: and now shall it be reported to the king according to these words. Come now therefore, and let us take counsel together.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/nehemiah/6.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />You even have prophets in Jerusalem, claiming you are now the king of Judah. You know the Persian king will hear about this, so let's get together and talk it over. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/nehemiah/6.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />And thou hast also appointed prophets to preach of thee at Jerusalem, saying, There is a king in Judah: and now shall it be reported to the king according to these words. Come now therefore, and let us take counsel together.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/nehemiah/6.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />You've appointed prophets to announce about you in Jerusalem, 'There's a king in Judah!' This report will get back to the king. So let's talk about this.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/nehemiah/6.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />and that you have arranged for some prophets to proclaim in Jerusalem that you are the king of Judah. His Majesty is certain to hear about this, so I suggest that you and I meet to talk the situation over." <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/nehemiah/6.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />you also have appointed prophets to proclaim about you in Jerusalem, "There is a king in Judah!" Since these words are being reported to the king, come and let's meet together.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/nehemiah/6.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />You have also established prophets to announce in Jerusalem on your behalf, 'We have a king in Judah!' Now the king is going to hear about these rumors. So come on! Let's talk about this." <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/nehemiah/6.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />You have also appointed prophets to preach of you at Jerusalem, saying, 'There is a king in Judah.' Now it will be reported to the king according to these words. Come now therefore, and let us take counsel together."<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/nehemiah/6.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And thou hast also appointed prophets to preach of thee at Jerusalem, saying, There is a king in Judah: and now shall it be reported to the king according to these words. Come now therefore, and let us take counsel together.<div class="vheading2"><b>Majority Text Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/nehemiah/6.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />and you have even appointed prophets in Jerusalem to proclaim on your behalf: ‘There is a king in Judah.’ Soon these rumors will reach the ears of the king. So come, let us confer together.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/nehemiah/6.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />You have also appointed prophets to proclaim of you at Jerusalem, saying, ‘There is a king in Judah!’ Now it will be reported to the king according to these words. Come now therefore, and let’s take counsel together.” <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/nehemiah/6.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />And also, you have appointed prophets to call for you in Jerusalem, saying, A king [is] in Judah, and now it is heard by the king according to these words; and now come, and we take counsel together.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/nehemiah/6.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> And also, prophets thou hast appointed to call for thee in Jerusalem, saying, A king is in Judah, and now it is heard by the king according to these words; and now come, and we take counsel together.'<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/nehemiah/6.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And also thou didst set up prophets to call upon thee in Jerusalem, saying, A king in Judah: and now it will be heard by the king according to these words: and now come and we will counsel together.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/nehemiah/6.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />Thou hast also set up prophets, to preach of thee at Jerusalem, saying: There is a king in Judea. The king will hear of these things: therefore come now, that we may take counsel together. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/nehemiah/6.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />you also have stationed prophets, who preach about you in Jerusalem, saying: ‘There is a king in Judea!’ But the king will hear about these words. Therefore, come now, so that we may go to counsel together.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/nehemiah/6.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Also, that you have set up prophets in Jerusalem to proclaim you king of Judah. Now, since matters like these will reach the ear of the king, come, let us hold council together.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/nehemiah/6.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />You have also set up prophets to proclaim in Jerusalem concerning you, ‘There is a king in Judah!’ And now it will be reported to the king according to these words. So come, therefore, and let us confer together.”<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/nehemiah/6.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />And you have also appointed prophets to prophesy concerning you at Jerusalem, saying, Behold, there is a king in Judah; and now shall it be reported to the king according to these words. Come now, therefore, and let us take counsel together.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/nehemiah/6.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />Also you have appointed Prophets to prophesy for you in Jerusalem, and they are saying: ‘Behold, Azra reigns in Yehuda, and now by the King it is heard according to these words. Therefore, come, we shall counsel as one.”<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/nehemiah/6.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />And thou hast also appointed prophets to proclaim of thee at Jerusalem, saying: There is a king in Judah; and now shall it be reported to the king according to these words. Come now therefore, and let us take counsel together.'<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/nehemiah/6.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And moreover thou has appointed prophets to thyself, that thou mightest dwell in Jerusalem as a king over Juda: and now these words will be reported to the king. Now then, come, let us take counsel together.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/nehemiah/6-7.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=1327" 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">6</span>that read: “It is reported among the nations—and Geshem agrees—that you and the Jews are plotting to revolt, and this is why you are building the wall. According to these reports, you are to become their king, <span class="reftext">7</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/1571.htm" title="1571: wə·ḡam- (Conj) -- Also, moreover, yea. ">and you have even</a> <a href="/hebrew/5975.htm" title="5975: he·‘ĕ·maḏ·tā (V-Hifil-Perf-2ms) -- To take one's stand, stand. A primitive root; to stand, in various relations.">appointed</a> <a href="/hebrew/5030.htm" title="5030: nə·ḇî·’îm (N-mp) -- A spokesman, speaker, prophet. From naba'; a prophet or inspired man.">prophets</a> <a href="/hebrew/3389.htm" title="3389: ḇî·rū·šā·lim (Prep-b:: N-proper-fs) -- Probably foundation of peace, capital city of all Isr. ">in Jerusalem</a> <a href="/hebrew/559.htm" title="559: lê·mōr (Prep-l:: V-Qal-Inf) -- To utter, say. A primitive root; to say."></a> <a href="/hebrew/7121.htm" title="7121: liq·rō (Prep-l:: V-Qal-Inf) -- To call, proclaim, read. A primitive root; to call out to.">to proclaim</a> <a href="/hebrew/5921.htm" title="5921: ‘ā·le·ḵā (Prep:: 2ms) -- Properly, the same as al used as a preposition; above, over, upon, or against in a great variety of applications.">on your behalf:</a> <a href="/hebrew/4428.htm" title="4428: me·leḵ (N-ms) -- King. From malak; a king.">‘There is a king</a> <a href="/hebrew/3063.htm" title="3063: bî·hū·ḏāh (Prep-b:: N-proper-ms) -- From yadah; celebrated; Jehudah, the name of five Israelites; also of the tribe descended from the first, and of its territory.">in Judah.’</a> <a href="/hebrew/6258.htm" title="6258: wə·‘at·tāh (Conj-w:: Adv) -- Now. From eth; at this time, whether adverb, conjunction or expletive.">Soon</a> <a href="/hebrew/428.htm" title="428: hā·’êl·leh (Art:: Pro-cp) -- These. Prolonged from 'el; these or those.">these</a> <a href="/hebrew/1697.htm" title="1697: kad·də·ḇā·rîm (Prep-k, Art:: N-mp) -- Speech, word. From dabar; a word; by implication, a matter or thing; adverbially, a cause.">rumors</a> <a href="/hebrew/8085.htm" title="8085: yiš·šā·ma‘ (V-Nifal-Imperf-3ms) -- To hear. A primitive root; to hear intelligently.">will reach the ears</a> <a href="/hebrew/4428.htm" title="4428: lam·me·leḵ (Prep-l, Art:: N-ms) -- King. From malak; a king.">of the king.</a> <a href="/hebrew/6258.htm" title="6258: wə·‘at·tāh (Conj-w:: Adv) -- Now. From eth; at this time, whether adverb, conjunction or expletive.">So</a> <a href="/hebrew/1980.htm" title="1980: lə·ḵāh (V-Qal-Imp-ms:: 3fs) -- To go, come, walk. Akin to yalak; a primitive root; to walk.">come,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3289.htm" title="3289: wə·niw·wā·‘ă·ṣāh (Conj-w:: V-Nifal-ConjImperf.Cohort-1cp) -- To advise, counsel. A primitive root; to advise; reflexively, to deliberate or resolve.">let us confer</a> <a href="/hebrew/3162.htm" title="3162: yaḥ·dāw (Adv) -- Unitedness. From yachad; properly, a unit, i.e. unitedly.">together.”</a> </span><span class="reftext">8</span>Then I sent him this reply: “There is nothing to these rumors you are spreading; you are inventing them in your own mind.”…<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/4-12.htm">Ezra 4:12-16</a></span><br />Let it be known to the king that the Jews who came from you to us have returned to Jerusalem and are rebuilding that rebellious and wicked city. They are restoring its walls and repairing its foundations. / Let it now be known to the king that if that city is rebuilt and its walls are restored, they will not pay tribute, duty, or toll, and the royal treasury will suffer. / Now because we are in the service of the palace and it is not fitting for us to allow the king to be dishonored, we have sent to inform the king ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/nehemiah/2-19.htm">Nehemiah 2:19</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?”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/nehemiah/4-1.htm">Nehemiah 4:1-3</a></span><br />Now when Sanballat heard that we were rebuilding the wall, he was furious and filled with indignation. He ridiculed the Jews / before his associates and the army of Samaria, saying, “What are these feeble Jews doing? Can they restore the wall by themselves? Will they offer sacrifices? Will they complete it in a day? Can they bring these burnt stones back to life from the mounds of rubble?” / Then Tobiah the Ammonite, who was beside him, said, “If even a fox were to climb up on what they are building, it would break down their wall of stones!”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/nehemiah/2-10.htm">Nehemiah 2:10</a></span><br />But when Sanballat the Horonite and Tobiah the Ammonite official heard about this, they were deeply disturbed that someone had come to seek the well-being of the Israelites.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/nehemiah/13-4.htm">Nehemiah 13:4-5</a></span><br />Now before this, Eliashib the priest, a relative of Tobiah, had been put in charge of the storerooms of the house of our God / and had prepared for Tobiah a large room where they had previously stored the grain offerings, the frankincense, the temple articles, and the tithes of grain, new wine, and oil prescribed for the Levites, singers, and gatekeepers, along with the contributions for the priests.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/esther/3-8.htm">Esther 3:8-9</a></span><br />Then Haman informed King Xerxes, “There is a certain people scattered and dispersed among the peoples of every province of your kingdom. Their laws are different from everyone else’s, and they do not obey the king’s laws. So it is not in the king’s best interest to tolerate them. / If it pleases the king, let a decree be issued to destroy them, and I will deposit ten thousand talents of silver into the royal treasury to pay those who carry it out.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/daniel/6-4.htm">Daniel 6:4-5</a></span><br />Thus the administrators and satraps sought a charge against Daniel concerning the kingdom, but they could find no charge or corruption, because he was trustworthy, and no negligence or corruption was found in him. / Finally these men said, “We will never find any charge against this Daniel unless we find something against him concerning the law of his God.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/36-11.htm">Jeremiah 36:11-16</a></span><br />When Micaiah son of Gemariah, the son of Shaphan, heard all the words of the LORD from the scroll, / he went down to the scribe’s chamber in the king’s palace, where all the officials were sitting: Elishama the scribe, Delaiah son of Shemaiah, Elnathan son of Achbor, Gemariah son of Shaphan, Zedekiah son of Hananiah, and all the other officials. / And Micaiah reported to them all the words he had heard Baruch read from the scroll in the hearing of the people. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/21-8.htm">1 Kings 21:8-13</a></span><br />Then Jezebel wrote letters in Ahab’s name, sealed them with his seal, and sent them to the elders and nobles who lived with Naboth in his city. / In the letters she wrote: “Proclaim a fast and give Naboth a seat of honor among the people. / But seat two scoundrels opposite him and have them testify, ‘You have cursed both God and the king!’ Then take him out and stone him to death.” ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/24-5.htm">Acts 24:5-9</a></span><br />We have found this man to be a pestilence, stirring up dissension among the Jews all over the world. He is a ringleader of the sect of the Nazarenes, / and he even tried to desecrate the temple; so we seized him. / but Lysias the commander came with great force and took him out of our hands, ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/17-6.htm">Acts 17:6-7</a></span><br />But when they could not find them, they dragged Jason and some other brothers before the city officials, shouting, “These men who have turned the world upside down have now come here, / and Jason has welcomed them into his home. They are all defying Caesar’s decrees, saying that there is another king, named Jesus!”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/6-11.htm">Acts 6:11-14</a></span><br />Then they prompted some men to say, “We heard Stephen speak words of blasphemy against Moses and against God.” / So they stirred up the people, elders, and scribes and confronted Stephen. They seized him and brought him before the Sanhedrin, / where they presented false witnesses who said, “This man never stops speaking against this holy place and against the law. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/28-12.htm">Matthew 28:12-15</a></span><br />And after the chief priests had met with the elders and formed a plan, they gave the soldiers a large sum of money / and instructed them: “You are to say, ‘His disciples came by night and stole Him away while we were asleep.’ / If this report reaches the governor, we will satisfy him and keep you out of trouble.” ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/23-2.htm">Luke 23:2</a></span><br />And they began to accuse Him, saying, “We found this man subverting our nation, forbidding payment of taxes to Caesar, and proclaiming Himself to be Christ, a King.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/mark/14-55.htm">Mark 14:55-59</a></span><br />Now the chief priests and the whole Sanhedrin were seeking testimony against Jesus to put Him to death, but they did not find any. / For many bore false witness against Jesus, but their testimony was inconsistent. / Then some men stood up and testified falsely against Him: ...</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And you have also appointed prophets to preach of you at Jerusalem, saying, There is a king in Judah: and now shall it be reported to the king according to these words. Come now therefore, and let us take counsel together.</p><p class="hdg">appointed</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/nehemiah/6-12.htm">Nehemiah 6:12,13</a></b></br> And, lo, I perceived that God had not sent him; but that he pronounced this prophecy against me: for Tobiah and Sanballat had hired him… </p><p class="hdg">a king</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_samuel/15-10.htm">2 Samuel 15:10-12</a></b></br> But Absalom sent spies throughout all the tribes of Israel, saying, As soon as ye hear the sound of the trumpet, then ye shall say, Absalom reigneth in Hebron… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_kings/1-7.htm">1 Kings 1:7,18,25,34</a></b></br> And he conferred with Joab the son of Zeruiah, and with Abiathar the priest: and they following Adonijah helped <i>him</i>… </p><p class="hdg">come now</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/proverbs/26-24.htm">Proverbs 26:24-26</a></b></br> He that hateth dissembleth with his lips, and layeth up deceit within him; … </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/acts/23-15.htm">Acts 23:15</a></b></br> Now therefore ye with the council signify to the chief captain that he bring him down unto you to morrow, as though ye would inquire something more perfectly concerning him: and we, or ever he come near, are ready to kill him.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/nehemiah/5-14.htm">Appointed</a> <a href="/nehemiah/5-7.htm">Counsel</a> <a href="/nehemiah/4-22.htm">Jerusalem</a> <a href="/nehemiah/5-14.htm">Judah</a> <a href="/genesis/13-4.htm">Preach</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/16-23.htm">Proclaim</a> <a href="/ezra/10-7.htm">Proclamation</a> <a href="/ezra/9-11.htm">Prophets</a> <a href="/nehemiah/6-6.htm">Report</a> <a href="/nehemiah/6-6.htm">Reported</a> <a href="/nehemiah/6-6.htm">Reports</a> <a href="/nehemiah/6-2.htm">Together</a> <a href="/nehemiah/6-6.htm">Words</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/nehemiah/7-1.htm">Appointed</a> <a href="/job/5-13.htm">Counsel</a> <a href="/nehemiah/7-2.htm">Jerusalem</a> <a href="/nehemiah/6-17.htm">Judah</a> <a href="/isaiah/61-1.htm">Preach</a> <a href="/nehemiah/8-15.htm">Proclaim</a> <a href="/esther/3-14.htm">Proclamation</a> <a href="/nehemiah/6-14.htm">Prophets</a> <a href="/nehemiah/6-13.htm">Report</a> <a href="/nehemiah/6-19.htm">Reported</a> <a href="/jeremiah/6-24.htm">Reports</a> <a href="/nehemiah/6-10.htm">Together</a> <a href="/nehemiah/6-8.htm">Words</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'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/nehemiah/6.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/nehemiah/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/nehemiah/6.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>and you have even appointed prophets in Jerusalem to proclaim on your behalf:</b><br>This phrase suggests an accusation against Nehemiah, implying that he has orchestrated a religious endorsement for his leadership. In the biblical context, prophets were seen as messengers of God, and their endorsement would carry significant weight among the people. The accusation is likely false, as Nehemiah was known for his integrity and dedication to God's work. This reflects the tactics of Nehemiah's enemies, who sought to undermine his leadership by spreading false rumors. Historically, Jerusalem was the religious and political center of Judah, making it a strategic location for such claims.<p><b>‘There is a king in Judah.’</b><br>The claim of a king in Judah would have been politically explosive, as Judah was under Persian rule at the time. This phrase echoes the fears of the Persian authorities, who would be concerned about any potential rebellion or claim to kingship. The mention of a king also connects to the messianic expectations in Jewish tradition, where a future king from the line of David was anticipated. This false rumor could be seen as an attempt to provoke a reaction from the Persian king, Artaxerxes, against Nehemiah.<p><b>Soon these rumors will reach the ears of the king.</b><br>This phrase indicates the urgency and potential danger of the situation. The king referred to here is likely Artaxerxes I of Persia, under whose authority Nehemiah served as governor. The spread of such rumors could jeopardize Nehemiah's position and the rebuilding efforts in Jerusalem. Historically, the Persian Empire was vast, and communication was relatively swift for the time, making the threat of these rumors reaching the king a real concern.<p><b>So come, let us confer together.”</b><br>This invitation to confer is a strategic move by Nehemiah's adversaries, likely intended to lure him away from his work and possibly into a trap. The phrase suggests a pretense of diplomacy or negotiation, but given the context, it is more likely a tactic to distract or harm Nehemiah. In the broader narrative of Nehemiah, this reflects the ongoing opposition he faced and his discernment in recognizing and resisting such schemes. This situation parallels the temptations and challenges faced by leaders throughout biblical history, including Jesus Christ, who also faced false accusations and attempts to undermine His mission.<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 overseeing the rebuilding of Jerusalem's walls. He is known for his strong leadership and dedication to God.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/s/sanballat.htm">Sanballat</a></b><br>An adversary of Nehemiah, Sanballat is a Samaritan leader who opposes the rebuilding efforts and seeks to undermine Nehemiah through deceit and intimidation.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/j/jerusalem.htm">Jerusalem</a></b><br>The city where the events take place, Jerusalem is the spiritual and political center for the Jewish people. The rebuilding of its walls is crucial for the security and identity of the nation.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/p/prophets.htm">Prophets</a></b><br>Individuals who are allegedly appointed to proclaim a false message that Nehemiah is setting himself up as king, which is part of the opposition's strategy to discredit him.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_king.htm">The King</a></b><br>Referring to the Persian king, Artaxerxes, who has authority over the region. The opposition threatens to report Nehemiah's supposed rebellion to him.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/d/discernment_in_leadership.htm">Discernment in Leadership</a></b><br>Nehemiah's response to false accusations teaches us the importance of discernment and wisdom in leadership. Leaders must be vigilant against deceit and remain focused on their God-given mission.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/h/handling_opposition.htm">Handling Opposition</a></b><br>The passage illustrates how to handle opposition with integrity and faith. Nehemiah does not succumb to fear or distraction but continues to trust in God's protection and guidance.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_power_of_prayer.htm">The Power of Prayer</a></b><br>Throughout Nehemiah, prayer is a central theme. In times of crisis, turning to God in prayer is essential for strength and direction.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/i/integrity_in_action.htm">Integrity in Action</a></b><br>Nehemiah's refusal to engage in deceitful negotiations highlights the importance of maintaining integrity, even when faced with false accusations and pressure.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/trust_in_god's_sovereignty.htm">Trust in God's Sovereignty</a></b><br>Despite the threats and rumors, Nehemiah trusts in God's sovereignty over the situation, reminding us to rely on God's control over our circumstances.<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/why_is_the_tribe_of_judah_important.htm">What is the significance of the Tribe of Judah?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/pahrath-moab_children_freed__2,812_or_2,818.htm">How many children of Pahrath-Moab were freed from Babylonian captivity? 2,812 (Ezra 2:6) or 2,818 (Nehemiah 7:11)?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_is_the_second_exodus_rarely_recorded.htm">Why is the second exodus from 'the land of the north' in Jeremiah 16:14-15 rarely mentioned in historical records or archaeological findings compared to the first Exodus?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/main_themes_of_bible's_books.htm">What are the main themes of the Bible's books?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/nehemiah/6.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 7.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">Thou hast also appointed prophets to preach of thee at Jerusalem, saying, There is a king in Judah</span>. Expressions of the religious teachers of the time, parallel to that of Zechariah, - "Behold, thy king cometh" (<a href="/zechariah/9-9.htm">Zechariah 9:9</a>), - may have been reported to Sanballat, and misunderstood or purposely misinterpreted. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/nehemiah/6-7.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">and you have even</span><br /><span class="heb">וְגַם־</span> <span class="translit">(wə·ḡam-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Conjunction<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1571.htm">Strong's 1571: </a> </span><span class="str2">Assemblage, also, even, yea, though, both, and</span><br /><br /><span class="word">appointed</span><br /><span class="heb">הֶעֱמַ֣דְתָּ</span> <span class="translit">(he·‘ĕ·maḏ·tā)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Hifil - Perfect - second person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5975.htm">Strong's 5975: </a> </span><span class="str2">To stand, in various relations</span><br /><br /><span class="word">prophets</span><br /><span class="heb">נְבִיאִ֡ים</span> <span class="translit">(nə·ḇî·’îm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5030.htm">Strong's 5030: </a> </span><span class="str2">A spokesman, speaker, prophet</span><br /><br /><span class="word">in Jerusalem</span><br /><span class="heb">בִֽירוּשָׁלִַ֜ם</span> <span class="translit">(ḇî·rū·šā·lim)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-b | Noun - proper - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3389.htm">Strong's 3389: </a> </span><span class="str2">Jerusalem -- probably 'foundation of peace', capital city of all Israel</span><br /><br /><span class="word">to proclaim</span><br /><span class="heb">לִקְרֹא֩</span> <span class="translit">(liq·rō)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7121.htm">Strong's 7121: </a> </span><span class="str2">To call, proclaim, read</span><br /><br /><span class="word">on your behalf:</span><br /><span class="heb">עָלֶ֨יךָ</span> <span class="translit">(‘ā·le·ḵā)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition | second person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5921.htm">Strong's 5921: </a> </span><span class="str2">Above, over, upon, against</span><br /><br /><span class="word">‘There is a king</span><br /><span class="heb">מֶ֚לֶךְ</span> <span class="translit">(me·leḵ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4428.htm">Strong's 4428: </a> </span><span class="str2">A king</span><br /><br /><span class="word">in Judah.’</span><br /><span class="heb">בִּֽיהוּדָ֔ה</span> <span class="translit">(bî·hū·ḏāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-b | Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3063.htm">Strong's 3063: </a> </span><span class="str2">Judah -- 'praised', a son of Jacob, also the southern kingdom, also four Israelites</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Soon</span><br /><span class="heb">וְעַתָּ֣ה</span> <span class="translit">(wə·‘at·tāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Adverb<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6258.htm">Strong's 6258: </a> </span><span class="str2">At this time</span><br /><br /><span class="word">these</span><br /><span class="heb">הָאֵ֑לֶּה</span> <span class="translit">(hā·’êl·leh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Pronoun - common plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_428.htm">Strong's 428: </a> </span><span class="str2">These, those</span><br /><br /><span class="word">rumors</span><br /><span class="heb">כַּדְּבָרִ֣ים</span> <span class="translit">(kad·də·ḇā·rîm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-k, Article | Noun - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1697.htm">Strong's 1697: </a> </span><span class="str2">A word, a matter, thing, a cause</span><br /><br /><span class="word">will reach the ears</span><br /><span class="heb">יִשָּׁמַ֣ע</span> <span class="translit">(yiš·šā·ma‘)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Nifal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8085.htm">Strong's 8085: </a> </span><span class="str2">To hear intelligently</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of the king.</span><br /><span class="heb">לַמֶּ֔לֶךְ</span> <span class="translit">(lam·me·leḵ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l, Article | Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4428.htm">Strong's 4428: </a> </span><span class="str2">A king</span><br /><br /><span class="word">So</span><br /><span class="heb">וְעַתָּה֙</span> <span class="translit">(wə·‘at·tāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Adverb<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6258.htm">Strong's 6258: </a> </span><span class="str2">At this time</span><br /><br /><span class="word">come,</span><br /><span class="heb">לְכָ֔ה</span> <span class="translit">(lə·ḵāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine singular | third person feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1980.htm">Strong's 1980: </a> </span><span class="str2">To go, come, walk</span><br /><br /><span class="word">let us confer</span><br /><span class="heb">וְנִֽוָּעֲצָ֖ה</span> <span class="translit">(wə·niw·wā·‘ă·ṣāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Nifal - Conjunctive imperfect Cohortative - first person common plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3289.htm">Strong's 3289: </a> </span><span class="str2">To advise, to deliberate, resolve</span><br /><br /><span class="word">together.”</span><br /><span class="heb">יַחְדָּֽו׃</span> <span class="translit">(yaḥ·dāw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adverb<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3162.htm">Strong's 3162: </a> </span><span class="str2">A unit, unitedly</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/nehemiah/6-7.htm">Nehemiah 6:7 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/nehemiah/6-7.htm">Nehemiah 6:7 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/nehemiah/6-7.htm">Nehemiah 6:7 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/nehemiah/6-7.htm">Nehemiah 6:7 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/nehemiah/6-7.htm">Nehemiah 6:7 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/nehemiah/6-7.htm">Nehemiah 6:7 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/nehemiah/6-7.htm">Nehemiah 6:7 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/nehemiah/6-7.htm">Nehemiah 6:7 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/nehemiah/6-7.htm">Nehemiah 6:7 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/nehemiah/6-7.htm">Nehemiah 6:7 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/nehemiah/6-7.htm">OT History: Nehemiah 6:7 You have also appointed prophets to preach (Neh Ne) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/nehemiah/6-6.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Nehemiah 6:6"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Nehemiah 6:6" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/nehemiah/6-8.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Nehemiah 6:8"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Nehemiah 6:8" /></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>