KJV ORIGINAL
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.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
But when Sanballat heard that we were building the wall, he became furious and extremely angry, and he mocked the Jews.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse shows how Sanballat became enraged and started ridiculing the Jewish people when he learned they were rebuilding Jerusalem's wall.
📚 Historical Context
Sanballat was a Samaritan governor who opposed the Jewish rebuilding of Jerusalem around 445 BC. He and other regional leaders felt threatened by the Jews' return from exile and their efforts to restore their city, as it would reduce their political influence in the area. The rebuilding of Jerusalem's walls represented not just physical security but also the restoration of Jewish identity and independence.
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