Nehemiah 6:18
“For there were many in Judah sworn unto him, because he was the son in law of Shechaniah the son of Arah; and his son Johanan had taken the daughter of Meshullam the son of Berechiah.”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
For there were many in Judah sworn unto him,.... To Tobiah, who not only in a private manner corresponded with him by…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
Though Tobiah is called “the servant” or “slave” Neh 2:10, Neh 2:19, and was perhaps a bought slave of Sanballat’s, yet…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
He was the son-in-law of Shechaniah - Previously to the coming of Nehemiah, the Jews seemed to be fast intermixing with…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Nehemiah 6:15-19
Nehemiah is here finishing the wall of Jerusalem, and yet still has trouble created him by his enemies.
I. Tobiah, and…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
sworn unto him, because hewas the son in law of, &c. -Sworn unto him." LXX. ἔνορκοι … αὐτῷ. It is implied that Tobiah's…