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the Week of Proper 10 / Ordinary 15
the Week of Proper 10 / Ordinary 15
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Contemporary English Version
Nehemiah 6:17
All this time the Jewish leaders and Tobiah had been writing letters back and forth.
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Christian Standard Bible®
During those days, the nobles of Judah sent many letters to Tobiah, and Tobiah’s letters came to them.
During those days, the nobles of Judah sent many letters to Tobiah, and Tobiah’s letters came to them.
Hebrew Names Version
Moreover in those days the nobles of Yehudah sent many letters to Toviyah, and [the letters] of Toviyah came to them.
Moreover in those days the nobles of Yehudah sent many letters to Toviyah, and [the letters] of Toviyah came to them.
King James Version
Moreover in those days the nobles of Judah sent many letters unto Tobiah, and the letters of Tobiah came unto them.
Moreover in those days the nobles of Judah sent many letters unto Tobiah, and the letters of Tobiah came unto them.
English Standard Version
Moreover, in those days the nobles of Judah sent many letters to Tobiah, and Tobiah's letters came to them.
Moreover, in those days the nobles of Judah sent many letters to Tobiah, and Tobiah's letters came to them.
New Century Version
Also in those days the important people of Judah sent many letters to Tobiah, and he answered them.
Also in those days the important people of Judah sent many letters to Tobiah, and he answered them.
New English Translation
In those days the aristocrats of Judah repeatedly sent letters to Tobiah, and responses from Tobiah were repeatedly coming to them.
In those days the aristocrats of Judah repeatedly sent letters to Tobiah, and responses from Tobiah were repeatedly coming to them.
Amplified Bible
Moreover, in those days many letters went from the nobles of Judah to Tobiah, and Tobiah's letters came to them.
Moreover, in those days many letters went from the nobles of Judah to Tobiah, and Tobiah's letters came to them.
New American Standard Bible
Also in those days many letters went from the nobles of Judah to Tobiah, and Tobiah's letters came to them.
Also in those days many letters went from the nobles of Judah to Tobiah, and Tobiah's letters came to them.
World English Bible
Moreover in those days the nobles of Judah sent many letters to Tobiah, and [the letters] of Tobiah came to them.
Moreover in those days the nobles of Judah sent many letters to Tobiah, and [the letters] of Tobiah came to them.
Geneva Bible (1587)
And in these dayes were there many of the princes of Iudah, whose letters went vnto Tobiah, and those of Tobiah came vnto them.
And in these dayes were there many of the princes of Iudah, whose letters went vnto Tobiah, and those of Tobiah came vnto them.
Legacy Standard Bible
Also in those days many letters went from the nobles of Judah to Tobiah, and Tobiah's letters came to them.
Also in those days many letters went from the nobles of Judah to Tobiah, and Tobiah's letters came to them.
Berean Standard Bible
Also in those days, the nobles of Judah sent many letters to Tobiah, and Tobiah's letters came back to them.
Also in those days, the nobles of Judah sent many letters to Tobiah, and Tobiah's letters came back to them.
Complete Jewish Bible
During this same period of time, the nobles of Y'hudah sent many letters to Toviyah, and Toviyah kept sending them replies.
During this same period of time, the nobles of Y'hudah sent many letters to Toviyah, and Toviyah kept sending them replies.
Darby Translation
Moreover in those days the nobles of Judah sent many letters to Tobijah, and those of Tobijah came to them.
Moreover in those days the nobles of Judah sent many letters to Tobijah, and those of Tobijah came to them.
Easy-to-Read Version
Also in those days after the wall had been completed, the rich people of Judah were sending many letters to Tobiah, and he was answering their letters.
Also in those days after the wall had been completed, the rich people of Judah were sending many letters to Tobiah, and he was answering their letters.
George Lamsa Translation
Moreover in those days the nobles of Judah sent many letters to Tobiah, and the letters of Tobiah came to them.
Moreover in those days the nobles of Judah sent many letters to Tobiah, and the letters of Tobiah came to them.
Good News Translation
During all this time the Jewish leaders had been in correspondence with Tobiah.
During all this time the Jewish leaders had been in correspondence with Tobiah.
Lexham English Bible
Also, in those days the nobles of Judah increasingly sent their letters to Tobiah, and letters from Tobiah returned to them.
Also, in those days the nobles of Judah increasingly sent their letters to Tobiah, and letters from Tobiah returned to them.
Literal Translation
And in those days the nobles of Judah were increasing their letters going to Tobiah, and those of Tobiah came to them.
And in those days the nobles of Judah were increasing their letters going to Tobiah, and those of Tobiah came to them.
Miles Coverdale Bible (1535)
And at ye same tyme were there many of ye chefe of Iuda, whose letters wete vnto Tobias, & from Tobias vnto them
And at ye same tyme were there many of ye chefe of Iuda, whose letters wete vnto Tobias, & from Tobias vnto them
American Standard Version
Moreover in those days the nobles of Judah sent many letters unto Tobiah, and the letters of Tobiah came unto them.
Moreover in those days the nobles of Judah sent many letters unto Tobiah, and the letters of Tobiah came unto them.
Bible in Basic English
And further, in those days the chiefs of Judah sent a number of letters to Tobiah, and his letters came to them.
And further, in those days the chiefs of Judah sent a number of letters to Tobiah, and his letters came to them.
Bishop's Bible (1568)
And at the same time were there many of the chiefe of Iuda whose letters wente vnto Tobia, and againe from Tobia vnto them.
And at the same time were there many of the chiefe of Iuda whose letters wente vnto Tobia, and againe from Tobia vnto them.
JPS Old Testament (1917)
Moreover in those days the nobles of Judah sent many letters unto Tobiah, and the letters of Tobiah came unto them.
Moreover in those days the nobles of Judah sent many letters unto Tobiah, and the letters of Tobiah came unto them.
King James Version (1611)
Moreouer, in those dayes the nobles of Iudah sent many letters vnto Tobiah, and the letters of Tobiah came vnto them.
Moreouer, in those dayes the nobles of Iudah sent many letters vnto Tobiah, and the letters of Tobiah came vnto them.
Brenton's Septuagint (LXX)
And in those days letters came to Tobias from many nobles of Juda, and those of Tobias came to them.
And in those days letters came to Tobias from many nobles of Juda, and those of Tobias came to them.
English Revised Version
Moreover in those days the nobles of Judah sent many letters unto Tobiah, and the letters of Tobiah came unto them.
Moreover in those days the nobles of Judah sent many letters unto Tobiah, and the letters of Tobiah came unto them.
Wycliffe Bible (1395)
But also in tho daies many pistlis of the principal men of Jewis weren sent to Tobie, and camen fro Tobie to hem.
But also in tho daies many pistlis of the principal men of Jewis weren sent to Tobie, and camen fro Tobie to hem.
Update Bible Version
Moreover in those days the nobles of Judah sent many letters to Tobiah, and [the letters] of Tobiah came to them.
Moreover in those days the nobles of Judah sent many letters to Tobiah, and [the letters] of Tobiah came to them.
Webster's Bible Translation
Moreover, in those days the nobles of Judah sent many letters to Tobiah, and [the letters] of Tobiah came to them.
Moreover, in those days the nobles of Judah sent many letters to Tobiah, and [the letters] of Tobiah came to them.
New King James Version
Also in those days the nobles of Judah sent many letters to Tobiah, and the letters of Tobiah came to them.
Also in those days the nobles of Judah sent many letters to Tobiah, and the letters of Tobiah came to them.
New Living Translation
During those fifty-two days, many letters went back and forth between Tobiah and the nobles of Judah.
During those fifty-two days, many letters went back and forth between Tobiah and the nobles of Judah.
New Life Bible
In those days the rulers of Judah sent many letters to Tobiah, and Tobiah's letters came to them.
In those days the rulers of Judah sent many letters to Tobiah, and Tobiah's letters came to them.
New Revised Standard
Moreover in those days the nobles of Judah sent many letters to Tobiah, and Tobiah's letters came to them.
Moreover in those days the nobles of Judah sent many letters to Tobiah, and Tobiah's letters came to them.
J.B. Rotherham Emphasized Bible
Moreover, in those days, were the nobles of Judah busy with their letters which were going unto Tobiah, - and those of Tobiah were coming unto them;
Moreover, in those days, were the nobles of Judah busy with their letters which were going unto Tobiah, - and those of Tobiah were coming unto them;
Douay-Rheims Bible
Moreover in those days many letters were sent by the principal men of the Jews to Tobias, and from Tobias there came letters to them.
Moreover in those days many letters were sent by the principal men of the Jews to Tobias, and from Tobias there came letters to them.
Revised Standard Version
Moreover in those days the nobles of Judah sent many letters to Tobi'ah, and Tobi'ah's letters came to them.
Moreover in those days the nobles of Judah sent many letters to Tobi'ah, and Tobi'ah's letters came to them.
Young's Literal Translation
Also, in those days the freemen of Judah are multiplying their letters going unto Tobiah, and those of Tobiah are coming in unto them;
Also, in those days the freemen of Judah are multiplying their letters going unto Tobiah, and those of Tobiah are coming in unto them;
THE MESSAGE
All during this time letters were going back and forth constantly between the nobles of Judah and Tobiah. Many of the nobles had ties to him because he was son-in-law to Shecaniah son of Arah and his son Jehohanan had married the daughter of Meshullam son of Berekiah. They kept telling me all the good things he did and then would report back to him anything I would say. And then Tobiah would send letters to intimidate me.
All during this time letters were going back and forth constantly between the nobles of Judah and Tobiah. Many of the nobles had ties to him because he was son-in-law to Shecaniah son of Arah and his son Jehohanan had married the daughter of Meshullam son of Berekiah. They kept telling me all the good things he did and then would report back to him anything I would say. And then Tobiah would send letters to intimidate me.
New American Standard Bible (1995)
Also in those days many letters went from the nobles of Judah to Tobiah, and Tobiah's letters came to them.
Also in those days many letters went from the nobles of Judah to Tobiah, and Tobiah's letters came to them.
Contextual Overview
15 On the twenty-fifth day of the month Elul, the wall was completely rebuilt. It had taken fifty-two days. 16 When our enemies in the surrounding nations learned that the work was finished, they felt helpless, because they knew that our God had helped us rebuild the wall. 17 All this time the Jewish leaders and Tobiah had been writing letters back and forth. 18 Many people in Judah were loyal to Tobiah for two reasons: Shecaniah son of Arah was his father-in-law, and Tobiah's son Jehohanan had married the daughter of Meshullam son of Berechiah. 19 The people would always tell me about the good things Tobiah had done, and then they would tell Tobiah everything I had said. So Tobiah kept sending letters, trying to frighten me.
Bible Verse Review
from Treasury of Scripure Knowledge
the nobles: Nehemiah 3:5, Nehemiah 5:7, Nehemiah 13:28, Micah 7:1-6, Matthew 24:10-12
sent many letters unto Tobiah: Heb. multiplied their letters passing to Tobiah
Reciprocal: Nehemiah 13:4 - allied Proverbs 11:13 - revealeth Jeremiah 29:25 - Because Jeremiah 41:10 - to the
Cross-References
Genesis 2:7
The Lord God took a handful of soil and made a man. God breathed life into the man, and the man started breathing.
The Lord God took a handful of soil and made a man. God breathed life into the man, and the man started breathing.
Genesis 6:3
Then the Lord said, "I won't let my life-giving breath remain in anyone forever. No one will live for more than one hundred twenty years."
Then the Lord said, "I won't let my life-giving breath remain in anyone forever. No one will live for more than one hundred twenty years."
Genesis 6:4
The children of the supernatural beings who had married these women became famous heroes and warriors. They were called Nephilim and lived on the earth at that time and even later.
The children of the supernatural beings who had married these women became famous heroes and warriors. They were called Nephilim and lived on the earth at that time and even later.
Genesis 6:7
and he said, "I'll destroy every living creature on earth! I'll wipe out people, animals, birds, and reptiles. I'm sorry I ever made them."
and he said, "I'll destroy every living creature on earth! I'll wipe out people, animals, birds, and reptiles. I'm sorry I ever made them."
Genesis 6:13
So he told Noah: Cruelty and violence have spread everywhere. Now I'm going to destroy the whole earth and all its people.
So he told Noah: Cruelty and violence have spread everywhere. Now I'm going to destroy the whole earth and all its people.
Genesis 6:14
Get some good lumber and build a boat. Put rooms in it and cover it with tar inside and out.
Get some good lumber and build a boat. Put rooms in it and cover it with tar inside and out.
Genesis 6:21
Store up enough food both for yourself and for them.
Store up enough food both for yourself and for them.
Genesis 6:22
Noah did everything the Lord told him to do.
Noah did everything the Lord told him to do.
Genesis 7:15
Noah took a male and a female of every living creature with him,
Noah took a male and a female of every living creature with him,
Genesis 7:17
For forty days the rain poured down without stopping. And the water became deeper and deeper, until the boat started floating high above the ground.
For forty days the rain poured down without stopping. And the water became deeper and deeper, until the boat started floating high above the ground.
Gill's Notes on the Bible
Moreover, in those days,.... While the wall was building:
the nobles of Judah sent many letters to Tobiah, and the letters of Tobiah came unto them; letters passed between them frequently, they informing him how things went on at Jerusalem, and he advising them to what was detrimental to the true interest of their nation; such false friends had Nehemiah about him, and yet the work succeeded under him; which showed it the more to be of God.
Clarke's Notes on the Bible
Verse 17. The nobles of Judah sent many letters — The circumstances marked in this and the following verses show still more clearly the difficulties which Nehemiah had to encounter; he had enemies without and false friends within. A treacherous correspondence was carried on between the nobles of Judah and the Ammonites; and had almost any other man been at the head of the Jewish affairs, Jerusalem had never been re-established.
