Nehemiah 6:5
“Then sent Sanballat his servant unto me in like manner the fifth time with an open letter in his hand;”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
Then sent Sanballat his servant unto me in like manner the fifth time,.... In his own name, neither Tobiah nor Geshem…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
The letter was “open,” in order that the contents might be generally known, and that the Jews, alarmed at the threats…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
With an open letter in his hand - This was an insult to a person of Nehemiah's quality: as letters sent to chiefs and…
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
his servant Cf. Neh 4:22.
an open letter in his hand -Open," not sealed. The object of this is obvious. It was intended…
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