Nehemiah 6:4 nasb — They sent messages to me four times in this manner, and I answered them in the same way.

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"They sent messages to me four times in this manner, and I answered them in the same way."

— Nehemiah 6:4, NASB

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Nehemiah 6 — Context

1

Now when it was reported to Sanballat, Tobiah, to Geshem the Arab and to the rest of our enemies that I had rebuilt the wall, and that no breach remained in it, although at that time I had not set up the doors in the gates,

2

then Sanballat and Geshem sent a message to me, saying, "Come, let us meet together at Chephirim in the plain of Ono." But they were planning to harm me.

3

So I sent messengers to them, saying, "I am doing a great work and I cannot come down. Why should the work stop while I leave it and come down to you?"

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They sent messages to me four times in this manner, and I answered them in the same way.

5

Then Sanballat sent his servant to me in the same manner a fifth time with an open letter in his hand.

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In it was written, "It is reported among the nations, and Gashmu says, that you and the Jews are planning to rebel; therefore you are rebuilding the wall. And you are to be their king, according to these reports.

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"You have also appointed prophets to proclaim in Jerusalem concerning you, 'A king is in Judah!' And now it will be reported to the king according to these reports. So come now, let us take counsel together."

Nehemiah 6:4 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Nehemiah 6:4 say?
Nehemiah 6:4 in the NASB reads: “They sent messages to me four times in this manner, and I answered them in the same way.”
Where is Nehemiah 6:4 in the Bible?
Nehemiah 6:4 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Nehemiah, chapter 6, verse 4.
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 6:4.
What translation should I read Nehemiah 6:4 in?
Nehemiah 6:4 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 6:4?
Nehemiah 6:4 reads (NASB): “They sent messages to me four times in this manner, and I answered them in the same way.” 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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