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Nehemiah 6:7

Jerusalem

5 Then sent Sanballat his servant unto me in like manner the fifth time with an open letter in his hand;

6 Wherein was written, It is reported among the heathen, and Gashmu saith it, that thou and the Jews think to rebel: for which cause thou buildest the wall, that thou mayest be their king, according to these words.

And thou hast also appointed prophets to preach of thee at Jerusalem, saying, There is a king in Judah: and now shall it be reported to the king according to these words. Come now therefore, and let us take counsel together.

8 Then I sent unto him, saying, There are no such things done as thou sayest, but thou feignest them out of thine own heart.

9 For they all made us afraid, saying, Their hands shall be weakened from the work, that it be not done. Now therefore, O God, strengthen my hands.

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BSB
and you have even appointed prophets in Jerusalem to proclaim on your behalf: ‘There is a king in Judah.’ Soon these rumors will reach the ears of the king. So come, let us confer together.”
KJV
And thou hast also appointed prophets to preach of thee at Jerusalem, saying, There is a king in Judah: and now shall it be reported to the king according to these words. Come now therefore, and let us take counsel together.
WEB
You have also appointed prophets to proclaim of you at Jerusalem, saying, ‘There is a king in Judah!’ Now it will be reported to the king according to these words. Come now therefore, and let’s take counsel together.”
ASV
And thou hast also appointed prophets to preach of thee at Jerusalem, saying, There is a king in Judah: and now shall it be reported to the king according to these words. Come now therefore, and let us take counsel together.
DARBY
And thou hast also appointed prophets to proclaim concerning thee at Jerusalem saying, There is a king in Judah! And now it will be reported to the king according to these words. Come now therefore, and let us take counsel together.
BLB
And also you have appointed prophets to proclaim concerning you at Jerusalem, saying, ‘[There is] a king in Judah!’ And these words will be reported to the king; and now come and let us counsel together.”
ÅB
du har også satt profeter til å utrope om deg i Jerusalem at du er konge i Juda. Nå vil dette rykte komme kongen for øre; så kom nå og la oss rådslå sammen!
OTB
Du har også utnevnt profeter til å proklamere i Jerusalem: ‘Det er en konge i Juda!’ Denne rapporten vil nå kongen; så la oss rådføre oss sammen.”
B1930
du har også satt profeter til å utrope om dig i Jerusalem at du er konge i Juda. Nu vil dette rykte komme kongen for øre; så kom nu og la oss rådslå sammen!

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Cross references

  • Proverbs 26:24–26

    He that hateth dissembleth with his lips, and layeth up deceit within him;

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  • 2 Samuel 15:10–12

    But Absalom sent spies throughout all the tribes of Israel, saying, As soon as ye hear the sound of the trumpet, then ye shall say, Absalom reigneth in Hebron.

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  • 1 Kings 1:7

    And he conferred with Joab the son of Zeruiah, and with Abiathar the priest: and they following Adonijah helped him.

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  • 1 Kings 1:34

    And let Zadok the priest and Nathan the prophet anoint him there king over Israel: and blow ye with the trumpet, and say, God save king Solomon.

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  • 1 Kings 1:18

    And now, behold, Adonijah reigneth; and now, my lord the king, thou knowest it not:

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  • Acts 23:15

    Now therefore ye with the council signify to the chief captain that he bring him down unto you to morrow, as though ye would enquire something more perfectly concerning him: and we, or ever he come near, are ready to kill him.

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  • 1 Kings 1:25

    For he is gone down this day, and hath slain oxen and fat cattle and sheep in abundance, and hath called all the king’s sons, and the captains of the host, and Abiathar the priest; and, behold, they eat and drink before him, and say, God save king Adonijah.

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  • Nehemiah 6:12–13

    And, lo, I perceived that God had not sent him; but that he pronounced this prophecy against me: for Tobiah and Sanballat had hired him.

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