Nehemiah 4:1

But it came to pass, that when Sanballat heard that we builded the wall, he was wroth, and took great indignation, and mocked the Jews.

King James Version

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Other Translations for Nehemiah 4:1

BSB

Now when Sanballat heard that we were rebuilding the wall, he was furious and filled with indignation. He ridiculed the Jews

AKJV

But it came to pass, that when Sanballat heard that we built the wall, he was wroth, and took great indignation, and mocked the Jews.

CPDV

Now it happened that, when Sanballat had heard that we were building the wall, he was very angry. And having been moved exceedingly, he ridiculed the Jews.

ERV

But it came to pass that, when Sanballat heard that we builded the wall, he was wroth, and took great indignation, and mocked the Jews.

NHEB

But it happened that when Sanballat heard that we were building the wall, he was angry, and took great indignation, and mocked the Jews.

SMT

And it will be that when Sanballat heard that we are building the wall, and it will kindle to him, and he will be greatly angry, and he will mock against the Jews.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Nehemiah 4:1

ButitcametopassthatwhenSanballatH5571Proper Name Masculine heardH8085thatwebuildedH1129VerbthewallH2346Noun FemininehewaswrothH2734VerbandtookgreatH7235Verb indignationH3707VerbandmockedH3932VerbtheJewsH3064Noun Masculine

Commentary for Nehemiah 4:1

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Nehemiah 4:1

Summary

Enemy leader reacts with anger and ridicule

Place

Jerusalem

Event

Opponent hears of construction

Estimated Time Period

c. 445 BC