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Douay-Rheims Bible
Nehemiah 6:17
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.
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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.
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;
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 But the wall was finished the five and twentieth day of the month of Elul, in two and fifty days. 16 And it came to pass when all our enemies heard of it, that all nations which were round about us, were afraid, and were cast down within themselves, for they perceived that this work was the work of God. 17 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. 18 For there were many in Judea sworn to him, because he was the son in law of Sechenias the son of Area, and Johanan his son had taken to wife the daughter of Mosollam the son of Barachias. 19 And they praised him also before me, and they related my words to him: And Tobias sent letters to put me in fear.
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
And the Lord God formed man of the slime of the earth: and breathed into his face the breath of life, and man became a living soul.
And the Lord God formed man of the slime of the earth: and breathed into his face the breath of life, and man became a living soul.
Genesis 6:3
And God said: My spirit shall not remain in man for ever, because he is flesh, and his days shall be a hundred and twenty years.
And God said: My spirit shall not remain in man for ever, because he is flesh, and his days shall be a hundred and twenty years.
Genesis 6:4
Now giants were upon the earth in those days. For after the sons of God went in to the daughters of men, and they brought forth children, these are the mighty men of old, men of renown.
Now giants were upon the earth in those days. For after the sons of God went in to the daughters of men, and they brought forth children, these are the mighty men of old, men of renown.
Genesis 6:7
He said: I will destroy man, whom I have created, from the face of the earth, from man even to beasts, from the creeping thing even to the fowls of the air, for it repenteth me that I have made them.
He said: I will destroy man, whom I have created, from the face of the earth, from man even to beasts, from the creeping thing even to the fowls of the air, for it repenteth me that I have made them.
Genesis 6:12
And when God had seen that the earth was corrupted (for all flesh had corrupted its way upon the earth),
And when God had seen that the earth was corrupted (for all flesh had corrupted its way upon the earth),
Genesis 6:13
He said to Noe: The end of all flesh is come before me, the earth is filled with iniquity through them, and I will destroy them with the earth.
He said to Noe: The end of all flesh is come before me, the earth is filled with iniquity through them, and I will destroy them with the earth.
Genesis 6:14
Make thee an ark of timber planks: thou shalt make little rooms in the ark, and thou shalt pitch it within and without.
Make thee an ark of timber planks: thou shalt make little rooms in the ark, and thou shalt pitch it within and without.
Genesis 6:20
Of fowls according to their kind, and of beasts in their kind, and of every thing that creepeth on the earth according to its kind: two of every sort shall go in with thee, that they may live.
Of fowls according to their kind, and of beasts in their kind, and of every thing that creepeth on the earth according to its kind: two of every sort shall go in with thee, that they may live.
Genesis 6:21
Thou shalt take unto thee of all food that may be eaten, and thou shalt lay it up with thee: and it shall be food for thee and them.
Thou shalt take unto thee of all food that may be eaten, and thou shalt lay it up with thee: and it shall be food for thee and them.
Genesis 6:22
And Noe did all things which God commanded him.
And Noe did all things which God commanded him.
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.
