Nehemiah 6:12

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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Other Translations for Nehemiah 6:12

BSB
I realized that God had not sent him, but that he had uttered this prophecy against me because Tobiah and Sanballat had hired him.
AKJV
And, see, I perceived that God had not sent him; but that he pronounced this prophecy against me: for Tobiah and Sanballat had hired him.
CPDV
And I understood that God had not sent him, but he had spoken to me as if he were prophesying, and that Tobiah and Sanballat had hired him.
ERV
And I discerned, and, lo, God had not sent him: but he pronounced this prophecy against me: and Tobiah and Sanballat had hired him.
NHEB
I discerned, and look, God had not sent him; but he pronounced this prophecy against me. Tobiah and Sanballat had hired him.
SMT
And I shall know, and behold, not God sent him; for he spake the prophecy against me: and Tobiah and Sanballat hired him.

Commentary for Nehemiah 6:12

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Nehemiah 6:12
Summary
Nehemiah discerns hired false prophecy
Place
Jerusalem
Event
Deception recognized
Estimated Time Period
c. 445 BC
Category
Narrative