KJV ORIGINAL
When Sanballat the Horonite, and Tobiah the servant, the Ammonite, heard of it, it grieved them exceedingly that there was come a man to seek the welfare of the children of Israel.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
When Sanballat from Horon and Tobiah the Ammonite official heard about this, they were deeply upset that someone had come to help and improve things for the people of Israel.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse shows that when God's people try to do good work, there will always be enemies who oppose them and hate to see God's people flourish.
📚 Historical Context
Nehemiah had just arrived in Jerusalem with the Persian king's permission to rebuild the city walls. Sanballat and Tobiah were local political leaders who had gained power and influence while Jerusalem was weak and defenseless. They saw Nehemiah's mission to restore Jerusalem as a threat to their own authority and control in the region.
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