Even one of the sons of Jehoiada, son of the high priest Eliashib, had become a son-in-law to Sanballat the Horonite. So I drove him away from me.
Nehemiah 6:17 - Christian Standard Bible Anglicised During those days, the nobles of Judah sent many letters to Tobiah, and Tobiah’s letters came to them. Tuilleadh leaganachaKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 Moreover in those days the nobles of Judah sent many letters unto Tobiah, and the letters of Tobiah came unto them. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition Moreover, in those days the nobles of Judah sent many letters to Tobiah, and Tobiah's letters came to them. American Standard Version (1901) Moreover in those days the nobles of Judah sent many letters unto Tobiah, and the letters of Tobiah came unto them. Common English Bible In addition, in those days the officials of Judah sent many letters to Tobiah, and Tobiah’s letters were coming to them. Catholic Public Domain Version But also, in those days, many letters were being sent by the nobles of the Jews to Tobiah, and were arriving from Tobiah to them. Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version Moreover in those days many letters were sent by the principal men of the Jews to Tobias, and from Tobias there came letters to them. |
Even one of the sons of Jehoiada, son of the high priest Eliashib, had become a son-in-law to Sanballat the Horonite. So I drove him away from me.
Now before this, the priest Eliashib had been put in charge of the storerooms of the house of our God. He was a relative of Tobiah
Beside them the Tekoites made repairs, but their nobles did not lift a finger to help their supervisors.
After seriously considering the matter, I accused the nobles and officials, saying to them, ‘Each of you is charging his countrymen interest.’ So I called a large assembly against them
When all our enemies heard this, all the surrounding nations were intimidated and lost their confidence, for they realised that this task had been accomplished by our God.
For many in Judah were bound by oath to him, since he was a son-in-law of Shecaniah son of Arah, and his son Jehohanan had married the daughter of Meshullam son of Berechiah.