Summary
In Nehemiah 6, the enemy leaders—Sanballat, Tobiah, and Geshem—attempt to sabotage the wall construction through deceitful meetings and false prophetic warnings. Nehemiah rebuffs their invitations, insisting that the work must continue. He receives a threatening letter from Sanballat’s servant, accusing the Jews of rebellion and planning for him to be slain. Nehemiah confronts a prophet hired by the enemies who warns of danger and urges him to seek refuge in the temple, which Nehemiah rejects, recognizing it as a trap. He prays for strength and calls upon God to expose the conspirators. The wall is finished in 52 days, impressing the surrounding peoples and causing the enemies to be humbled. Letters are exchanged between Judah’s nobles and Tobiah, revealing the political intrigue and the persistent fear tactics used against Nehemiah.