Then, the fifth time, Sanballat sent his aide to me with the same message, and in his hand was an unsealed letter
Four times they sent me the same message, and each time I gave them the same answer.
in which was written: “It is reported among the nations—and Geshem says it is true—that you and the Jews are plotting to revolt, and therefore you are building the wall. Moreover, according to these reports you are about to become their king
in order that Satan might not outwit us. For we are not unaware of his schemes.
Put on the full armor of God, so that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes.
and all the ways that wickedness deceives those who are perishing. They perish because they refused to love the truth and so be saved.