Nehemiah 6:7-9

The Voice

⁷that you have even appointed prophets to announce in Jerusalem, “Judah has a king!” referencing you. Be assured, this very report will make it back to King Artaxerxes. Meet with us at once.

⁸My message back to him was simple.

Nehemiah’s Message: There is nothing to what you are saying. You are making it all up.

⁹We knew our enemies’ intent was to intimidate us into stopping our work. They reasoned, “These Jews will stop rebuilding out of fear and discouragement. Progress will grind to a halt.” Instead I renewed my dedication, strengthened my hands.

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