Neh 4:2-3 | MHM | STEP | v. 2–3 : Sanballat mocked the workers, calling them “feeble Jews” and doubting their ability to rebuild. He joked, “Will they revive the stones out of the rubbish?” and laughed at how quickly they expected to finish. Tobiah joined in, saying, “If a fox goes up on the wall, he will break it down” (Nehemiah 4:2-3 ). Their words were full of pride and tried to make the Jews feel foolish. Many good works have been laughed at by proud people.

‏ Nehemiah 4:2-3

v. 2–3: Sanballat mocked the workers, calling them “feeble Jews” and doubting their ability to rebuild. He joked, “Will they revive the stones out of the rubbish?” and laughed at how quickly they expected to finish. Tobiah joined in, saying, “If a fox goes up on the wall, he will break it down” (Nehemiah 4:2-3 ^a). Their words were full of pride and tried to make the Jews feel foolish. Many good works have been laughed at by proud people.

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