KJV ORIGINAL
That Sanballat and Geshem sent unto me, saying, Come, let us meet together in some one of the villages in the plain of Ono. But they thought to do me mischief.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
Sanballat and Geshem sent me a message saying, 'Come, let's meet together in one of the villages in the plain of Ono.' But they were planning to harm me.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
Nehemiah's enemies invited him to a meeting, but he knew they were planning to hurt him.
📚 Historical Context
Nehemiah was leading the rebuilding of Jerusalem's walls around 445 BC, which threatened the political power of neighboring leaders like Sanballat (governor of Samaria) and Geshem (an Arab leader). The plain of Ono was about 20 miles northwest of Jerusalem, far from Nehemiah's supporters and protection.
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