Nehemiah 6:17 Meaning and Explanation
“Moreover in those days the nobles of Judah sent many letters unto Tobiah, and the letters of Tobiah came unto them.”
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Read Full Chapter →During these days, nobles of Judah keep up a steady correspondence with Tobiah, Nehemiah's enemy.
What Does Nehemiah 6:17 Mean?
The chapter closes by exposing a hidden front. Even while the wall was being built and defended, certain nobles of Judah were exchanging many letters with Tobiah, one of its chief opponents. The threat was not only outside the city but woven into its own leadership.
Compromise within can be more corrosive than attack from without. These were Judah's own nobles, maintaining ties of loyalty to an enemy of the work. The detail is a sober reminder that opposition sometimes wears a familiar face, and that the people of God must be watchful not only against outward foes but against divided hearts among their own.
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What does Nehemiah 6:17 mean?
During these days, nobles of Judah keep up a steady correspondence with Tobiah, Nehemiah's enemy.