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What Does the Bible Say About Tobiah?

12 Scripture references with full text and commentary

Understanding Tobiah in the Bible

Discover 12 Bible verses about tobiah. This comprehensive collection of Scripture quotes reveals God's wisdom and guidance on tobiah, with verses from across the Old and New Testaments.

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Top 10 Verses About Tobiah

  1. 1
    Ezra 2:60
    The children of Delaiah, the children of Tobiah, the children of Nekoda, six hundred fifty and two.
    KJV
  2. 2
    Nehemiah 2:10
    When Sanballat the Horonite, and Tobiah the servant, the Ammonite, heard of it, it grieved them exceedingly that there was come a man to seek the welfare of the children of Israel.
    KJV
  3. 3
    Nehemiah 2:19
    But when Sanballat the Horonite, and Tobiah the servant, the Ammonite, and Geshem the Arabian, heard it, they laughed us to scorn, and despised us, and said, What is this thing that ye do? will ye rebel against the king?
    KJV
  4. 4
    Nehemiah 4:3
    Now Tobiah the Ammonite was by him, and he said, Even that which they build, if a fox go up, he shall even break down their stone wall.
    KJV
  5. 5
    Nehemiah 4:7
    But it came to pass, that when Sanballat, and Tobiah, and the Arabians, and the Ammonites, and the Ashdodites, heard that the walls of Jerusalem were made up , and that the breaches began to be stopped, then they were very wroth, were made up: Heb. ascended
    KJV
  6. 6
    Nehemiah 4:8
    And conspired all of them together to come and to fight against Jerusalem, and to hinder it. to hinder: Heb. to make an error to it
    KJV
  7. 7
    Nehemiah 6:1
    Now it came to pass, when Sanballat, and Tobiah, and Geshem the Arabian, and the rest of our enemies, heard that I had builded the wall, and that there was no breach left therein; (though at that time I had not set up the doors upon the gates;)
    KJV
  8. 8
    Nehemiah 6:17
    Moreover in those days the nobles of Judah sent many letters unto Tobiah, and the letters of Tobiah came unto them. sent: Heb. multiplied their letters passing to Tobiah
    KJV
  9. 9
    Nehemiah 6:18
    For there were many in Judah sworn unto him, because he was the son in law of Shechaniah the son of Arah; and his son Johanan had taken the daughter of Meshullam the son of Berechiah.
    KJV
  10. 10
    Nehemiah 6:19
    Also they reported his good deeds before me, and uttered my words to him. And Tobiah sent letters to put me in fear. words: or, matters
    KJV

Subtopics of Tobiah

1. Ancestor of a family of Babylonian captives
2. An enemy of the Jews in the time of Nehemiah
Opposes the rebuilding of the wall of Jerusalem
Conspires to injure and intimidate Nehemiah
Subverts nobles of Judah
Allies himself with Eliashib, the priest

Old Testament: What Does the Bible Say About Tobiah? (12 Verses)

The children of Delaiah, the children of Tobiah, the children of Nekoda, six hundred fifty and two.
When Sanballat the Horonite, and Tobiah the servant, the Ammonite, heard of it, it grieved them exceedingly that there was come a man to seek the welfare of the children of Israel.
But when Sanballat the Horonite, and Tobiah the servant, the Ammonite, and Geshem the Arabian, heard it, they laughed us to scorn, and despised us, and said, What is this thing that ye do? will ye rebel against the king?
Now Tobiah the Ammonite was by him, and he said, Even that which they build, if a fox go up, he shall even break down their stone wall.
But it came to pass, that when Sanballat, and Tobiah, and the Arabians, and the Ammonites, and the Ashdodites, heard that the walls of Jerusalem were made up , and that the breaches began to be stopped, then they were very wroth, were made up: Heb. ascended
And conspired all of them together to come and to fight against Jerusalem, and to hinder it. to hinder: Heb. to make an error to it
Now it came to pass, when Sanballat, and Tobiah, and Geshem the Arabian, and the rest of our enemies, heard that I had builded the wall, and that there was no breach left therein; (though at that time I had not set up the doors upon the gates;)
Moreover in those days the nobles of Judah sent many letters unto Tobiah, and the letters of Tobiah came unto them. sent: Heb. multiplied their letters passing to Tobiah
For there were many in Judah sworn unto him, because he was the son in law of Shechaniah the son of Arah; and his son Johanan had taken the daughter of Meshullam the son of Berechiah.
Also they reported his good deeds before me, and uttered my words to him. And Tobiah sent letters to put me in fear. words: or, matters
The children of Delaiah, the children of Tobiah, the children of Nekoda, six hundred forty and two.
And before this, Eliashib the priest, having the oversight of the chamber of the house of our God, was allied unto Tobiah: having: Heb. being set over

How to Study What the Bible Says About Tobiah

  1. 1

    Begin by reading through every verse listed on this page, noting which ones speak most directly to your current season of life. Write them down and revisit them throughout the week.

  2. 2

    Use a concordance or the search tools on this site to find additional passages about tobiah. Look for patterns across both the Old and New Testaments to gain a complete picture of what God reveals on this subject.

  3. 3

    Study the context of each verse. Read the surrounding chapter to understand who was speaking, who the audience was, and what circumstances prompted the passage. Context prevents misapplication.

  4. 4

    Memorise at least one key verse about tobiah and meditate on it daily. Scripture memory transforms thinking and equips you to apply God's Word in real-time situations.

Practical Application

Studying what the Bible says about tobiah is only the beginning. Scripture is meant to be lived out in daily obedience and faith. Here are practical steps to apply these truths:

  • Identify one area of your life where the biblical teaching on tobiah needs to be applied more consistently. Write a specific, actionable step you can take this week.

  • Share what you have learned about tobiah with a fellow believer or in a small group setting. Teaching others solidifies your own understanding and encourages mutual growth.

  • Pray through the key verses about tobiah, asking God to reveal how His Word applies to your relationships, decisions, and daily habits.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Bible say about tobiah?
Discover 12 Bible verses about tobiah. This comprehensive collection of Scripture quotes reveals God's wisdom and guidance on tobiah, with verses from across the Old and New Testaments. The Bible contains 12 key verses about tobiah spanning both Old and New Testaments.
How many Bible verses about tobiah are there?
There are 12 key Bible verses about tobiah compiled in this study guide, drawn from books across both the Old and New Testaments.
What is the best verse about tobiah?
One of the most well-known and frequently cited verses about tobiah is Ezra 2:60 — "The children of Delaiah, the children of Tobiah, the children of Nekoda, six hundred fifty and two."
Where in the Bible does it talk about tobiah?
Tobiah is discussed throughout the Bible in both the Old and New Testaments. You can find 12 references to this topic across multiple books including the Psalms, Proverbs, the Gospels, and the Epistles.

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