Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Nehemiah 4:1 Cross-References
Explore 8 cross-references for Nehemiah 4:1 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Nehemiah chapter 4 verse 1 to related passages throughout the Bible.
Opposition to the Rebuilding
“But it came to pass, that when Sanballat heard that we builded the wall, he was wroth, and took great indignation, and mocked the Jews.”
Nehemiah 4:1 (KJV)
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Commentary on Nehemiah 4:1
But it came to pass, that when Sanballat heard that we builded the wall, he was wroth, and took great indignation, and mocked the Jews.This verse within Nehemiah 4 addresses themes of opposition, perseverance, prayer and work, spiritual warfare. Opposition intensifies as the work progresses, requiring both spiritual response (prayer) and practical measures (armed defense). The construction work (banah, בָּנָה) symbolizes restoring what sin and judgment destroyed. Jerusalem's wall (chomah, חוֹמָה) provided security, dignity, and testimony to God's faithfulness. This passage demonstrates biblica...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Nehemiah 4:1
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“yes”
“and Tobiah the servant”
“and Tobiah the servant”
“they rejoiced”
“and all those who were with him (which is the sect of the Sadducees)”
“and a reed in his right hand; and they kneeled down before him”
“the God of Israel;”
“a scoffing and a derision to those who are around us.”