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.
Context
This verse from Nehemiah Chapter 6 connects to 10 cross-references. Sanballat and Tobiah try repeatedly to lure Nehemiah into a meeting—to harm him—but Nehemiah refuses, recognizing their intent; they spread a letter alleging Nehemiah plans to make himself king. A prophet named Shemaiah urges Nehemiah to hide in the temple …
Other Translations
And I discerned, and, lo, God had not sent him; but he pronounced this prophecy against me: and Tobiah and Sanballat had hired him.
And I discern, and lo, God hath not sent him, for in the prophecy he hath spoken unto me both Tobiah and Sanballat hired him,
Then it became clear to me that God had not sent him: he had given this word of a prophet against me himself: and Tobiah and Sanballat had given him money to do so.
Cross References
Yea, they are greedy dogs which can never have enough, and they are shepherds that cannot understand: they all look …
Then the Lord said unto me, The prophets prophesy lies in my name: I sent them not, neither have I …
Thus saith the Lord of hosts, Hearken not unto the words of the prophets that prophesy unto you: they make …
I have heard what the prophets said, that prophesy lies in my name, saying, I have dreamed, I have dreamed.
Then said the prophet Jeremiah unto Hananiah the prophet, Hear now, Hananiah; The Lord hath not sent thee; but thou …
Have ye not seen a vain vision, and have ye not spoken a lying divination, whereas ye say, The Lord …
And will ye pollute me among my people for handfuls of barley and for pieces of bread, to slay the …
Because with lies ye have made the heart of the righteous sad, whom I have not made sad; and strengthened …
The heads thereof judge for reward, and the priests thereof teach for hire, and the prophets thereof divine for money: …
I have coveted no man’s silver, or gold, or apparel.