Nehemiah 6:17 kjva — Moreover in those days the nobles of Judah sent many letters unto Tobiah, and the letters of Tobiah came unto them.

King James Version with Apocrypha

"Moreover in those days the nobles of Judah sent many letters unto Tobiah, and the letters of Tobiah came unto them."

— Nehemiah 6:17, King James Version with Apocrypha

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Nehemiah 6 — Context

14

My God, think thou upon Tobiah and Sanballat according to these their works, and on the prophetess Noadiah, and the rest of the prophets, that would have put me in fear.

15

So the wall was finished in the twenty and fifth day of the month Elul, in fifty and two days.

16

And it came to pass, that when all our enemies heard thereof, and all the heathen that were about us saw these things, they were much cast down in their own eyes: for they perceived that this work was wrought of our God.

17

Moreover in those days the nobles of Judah sent many letters unto Tobiah, and the letters of Tobiah came unto them.

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.

19

Also they reported his good deeds before me, and uttered my words to him. And Tobiah sent letters to put me in fear.

Nehemiah 6:17 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Nehemiah 6:17 say?
Nehemiah 6:17 in the King James Version with Apocrypha reads: “Moreover in those days the nobles of Judah sent many letters unto Tobiah, and the letters of Tobiah came unto them.”
Where is Nehemiah 6:17 in the Bible?
Nehemiah 6:17 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Nehemiah, chapter 6, verse 17.
Who wrote Nehemiah?
Nehemiah is traditionally attributed to Nehemiah (largely from his memoirs). It was written c. 445–425 BC.
What is the book of Nehemiah about?
Nehemiah, cupbearer to the Persian king Artaxerxes, leads the rebuilding of Jerusalem's walls against fierce opposition. The book combines stirring leadership with covenant renewal, ending with reform of priesthood, sabbath, and intermarriage.
What are the major themes of Nehemiah?
Nehemiah explores themes including Leadership, Prayer, Rebuilding, Opposition, Covenant Renewal. These themes shape the meaning and context of Nehemiah 6:17.
What translation should I read Nehemiah 6:17 in?
Nehemiah 6:17 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Nehemiah 6:17?
Nehemiah 6:17 reads (KJVA): “Moreover in those days the nobles of Judah sent many letters unto Tobiah, and the letters of Tobiah came unto them.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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