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Nehemiah 6:19

Old Testament Historical ASV (1901)

What does Nehemiah 6:19 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “Also they spake of his good deeds before me, and reported my words to him. [And] Tobiah sent letters to put me in fear.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

Also they spake of his good deeds before me, and reported my words to him. [And] Tobiah sent letters to put me in fear.
Nehemiah 6:19 — American Standard Version

Context — Nehemiah 6

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
16And it came to pass, when all our enemies heard [thereof], that all the nations that were about us feared, and were much cast down in their own eyes; for they perceived that this work was wrought of our God.
17Moreover in those days the nobles of Judah sent many letters unto Tobiah, and [the letters] of Tobiah came unto them.
18For there were many in Judah sworn unto him, because he was the son-in-law of Shecaniah the son of Arah; and his son Jehohanan had taken the daughter of Meshullam the son of Berechiah to wife.
19Also they spake of his good deeds before me, and reported my words to him. [And] Tobiah sent letters to put me in fear.
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What do historical commentaries say?

John Gill's Exposition
John Gill (1697–1771) · Exposition of the Old and New Testament · 18th-century historical commentary
“Also they reported his good deeds before me, etc.] Recommended him as a very worthy man, deserving of respect and notice by Nehemiah, and to be taken into his friendship, and admitted to conversation with him, whose counsel and advice might be of service: and uttered my words to him; reported both what he said and did; for the word used signifies both words and actions: and Tobiah sent letters to put me in fear; perceiving, by the intelligence of his friends, that Nehemiah would have nothing to say to him, nor to do with him, he threatened him.”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“they reported: Pro 28:4; Joh 7:7, Joh 15:19; Jo1 4:5 words: or, matters to put: Neh 6:9, Neh 6:13; Isa 37:10-14; Act 4:18-21 Next: Nehemiah Chapter 7”
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