Nehemiah 2:9-10
English Standard Version
Nehemiah Inspects Jerusalem's Walls
9 Then I came to (A)the governors of the province Beyond the River and gave them the king's letters. Now the king had sent with me officers of the army and horsemen. 10 But when (B)Sanballat the Horonite and (C)Tobiah the Ammonite servant heard this, it displeased them greatly that someone had come to seek the welfare of the people of Israel.
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Nehemiah 2:9-10
International Standard Version
9 So I went to the Trans-Euphrates[a] governors and gave them the king’s letters of authorization. The king also sent army officers and cavalry to accompany me.
Opposition and Inspection
10 But when Sanballat the Horonite and his servant Tobiah the Ammonite heard of this, they were greatly distressed because someone had come to do good for the Israelis.
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- Nehemiah 2:9 Lit. Beyond the River
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