Nehemiah 6:17
Moreover in those days the nobles of Judah sent many letters unto Tobiah, and the letters of Tobiah came unto them.
Context
This verse from Nehemiah Chapter 6 connects to 7 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
Moreover in those days the nobles of Judah sent many letters unto Tobiah, and the letters of Tobiah came unto them.
Also, in those days the freemen of Judah are multiplying their letters going unto Tobiah, and those of Tobiah are coming in unto them;
And further, in those days the chiefs of Judah sent a number of letters to Tobiah, and his letters came to them.
Cross References
For the son dishonoureth the father, the daughter riseth up against her mother, the daughter in law against her mother …
Woe is me! for I am as when they have gathered the summer fruits, as the grapegleanings of the vintage: …
And one of the sons of Joiada, the son of Eliashib the high priest, was son in law to Sanballat …
Then I consulted with myself, and I rebuked the nobles, and the rulers, and said unto them, Ye exact usury, …
And next unto them the Tekoites repaired; but their nobles put not their necks to the work of their Lord.
And because iniquity shall abound, the love of many shall wax cold.
And then shall many be offended, and shall betray one another, and shall hate one another.