Nehemiah 4:3

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Now Tobiah the Ammonite was by him, and he said, Even that which they build, if a fox go up, he shall even break down their stone wall.

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Interpretation

Many a good work has been looked upon with contempt by proud and haughty scorners. Those who disagree in almost every thing, will unite in persecution.

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This thought runs through Nehemiah 4:1-3.

Nehemiah 4:1 Nehemiah 4:2 Nehemiah 4:3

Glossary

Tobiah Person: Pleasing to Jehovah, the “servant,” the “Ammonite,” who joined with those who opposed the rebuilding of Jerusalem after the Exile ( Neh. 2:10 ).