KJV ORIGINAL
Moreover in those days the nobles of Judah sent many letters unto Tobiah, and the letters of Tobiah came unto them.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
During this time, the wealthy and important people of Judah were sending many letters back and forth with Tobiah.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
The writer is showing that some Jewish leaders were secretly communicating with Nehemiah's enemy, undermining the rebuilding effort.
📚 Historical Context
This occurred during Nehemiah's rebuilding of Jerusalem's walls around 445 BC. Tobiah was an Ammonite official who opposed the reconstruction and tried to intimidate the workers. Some Jewish nobles had business relationships or marriages connecting them to Tobiah, creating divided loyalties during this crucial time.
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