Nehemiah 6:3
“And I sent messengers unto them, saying, I am doing a great work, so that I cannot come down: why should the work cease, whilst I leave it, and come down to you?”
My Notes
Commentary
Trusted original commentary from respected historical Bible scholars and theologians.
Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
And I sent messengers unto them,.... He did not show any open contempt of them, nor did he even return answer by the…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
I am doing a great work - Though he knew their design, he does not think it prudent to mention it. Had he done so, they…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Nehemiah 6:1-9
Two plots upon Nehemiah we have here an account of, how cunningly they were laid by his enemies and how happily…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
cease -The great work" of rebuilding the walls was one for which Nehemiah was responsible; and it was no doubt literally…
Cross References
Related passages throughout Scripture