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Nehemiah 6:17
In those days the aristocrats of Judah repeatedly sent letters to Tobiah, and responses from Tobiah were repeatedly coming to them.
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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.
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.
Contemporary English Version
All this time the Jewish leaders and Tobiah had been writing letters back and forth.
All this time the Jewish leaders and Tobiah had been writing letters back and forth.
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 So the wall was completed on the twenty-fifth day of Elul, in just fifty-two days. 16 When all our enemies heard and all the nations who were around us saw this, they were greatly disheartened. They knew that this work had been accomplished with the help of our God. 17 In those days the aristocrats of Judah repeatedly sent letters to Tobiah, and responses from Tobiah were repeatedly coming to them. 18 For many in Judah had sworn allegiance to him, because he was the son-in-law of Shecaniah son of Arah. His son Jonathan had married the daughter of Meshullam son of Berechiah. 19 They were telling me about his good deeds and then taking back to him the things I said. Tobiah, on the other hand, sent letters in order to scare 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 formed the man from the soil of the ground and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life, and the man became a living being.
The Lord God formed the man from the soil of the ground and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life, and the man became a living being.
Genesis 6:3
So the Lord said, "My spirit will not remain in humankind indefinitely, since they are mortal. They will remain for 120 more years."
So the Lord said, "My spirit will not remain in humankind indefinitely, since they are mortal. They will remain for 120 more years."
Genesis 6:4
The Nephilim were on the earth in those days (and also after this) when the sons of God were having sexual relations with the daughters of humankind, who gave birth to their children. They were the mighty heroes of old, the famous men.
The Nephilim were on the earth in those days (and also after this) when the sons of God were having sexual relations with the daughters of humankind, who gave birth to their children. They were the mighty heroes of old, the famous men.
Genesis 6:7
So the Lord said, "I will wipe humankind, whom I have created, from the face of the earth—everything from humankind to animals, including creatures that move on the ground and birds of the air, for I regret that I have made them."
So the Lord said, "I will wipe humankind, whom I have created, from the face of the earth—everything from humankind to animals, including creatures that move on the ground and birds of the air, for I regret that I have made them."
Genesis 6:12
God saw the earth, and indeed it was ruined, for all living creatures on the earth were sinful.
God saw the earth, and indeed it was ruined, for all living creatures on the earth were sinful.
Genesis 6:13
So God said to Noah, "I have decided that all living creatures must die, for the earth is filled with violence because of them. Now I am about to destroy them and the earth.
So God said to Noah, "I have decided that all living creatures must die, for the earth is filled with violence because of them. Now I am about to destroy them and the earth.
Genesis 6:14
Make for yourself an ark of cypress wood. Make rooms in the ark, and cover it with pitch inside and out.
Make for yourself an ark of cypress wood. Make rooms in the ark, and cover it with pitch inside and out.
Genesis 6:20
Of the birds after their kinds, and of the cattle after their kinds, and of every creeping thing of the ground after its kind, two of every kind will come to you so you can keep them alive.
Of the birds after their kinds, and of the cattle after their kinds, and of every creeping thing of the ground after its kind, two of every kind will come to you so you can keep them alive.
Genesis 6:21
And you must take for yourself every kind of food that is eaten, and gather it together. It will be food for you and for them."
And you must take for yourself every kind of food that is eaten, and gather it together. It will be food for you and for them."
Genesis 6:22
And Noah did all that God commanded him—he did indeed.
And Noah did all that God commanded him—he did indeed.
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.
