Nehemiah 6:7

New English Translation

You have also established prophets to announce in Jerusalem on your behalf, ‘We have a king in Judah!’ Now the king is going to hear about these rumors. So come on! Let’s talk about this.”

Cross References

1 Kings 1:18

But now, look, Adonijah has become king! But you, my master the king, are not even aware of it!

1 Kings 1:25

For today he has gone down and sacrificed many cattle, steers, and sheep and has invited all the king’s sons, the army commanders, and Abiathar the priest. At this moment they are having a feast in his presence, and they have declared, ‘Long live King Adonijah!’

1 Kings 1:34

There Zadok the priest and Nathan the prophet will anoint him king over Israel; then blow the trumpet and declare, ‘Long live King Solomon!’

1 Kings 1:7

He collaborated with Joab son of Zeruiah and with Abiathar the priest, and they supported him.

Nehemiah 6:6

Written in it were the following words: “Among the nations it is rumored (and Geshem has substantiated this) that you and the Jews have intentions of revolting, and for this reason you are building the wall. Furthermore, according to these rumors you are going to become their king.

Nehemiah 6:8

I sent word back to him, “We are not engaged in these activities you are describing. All of this is a figment of your imagination.”

Acts 23:15

So now you and the council request the commanding officer to bring him down to you, as if you were going to determine his case by conducting a more thorough inquiry. We are ready to kill him before he comes near this place.”