Neh 4:7 | MHM | STEP | The Conspiracy Against the Builders This passage tells how the enemies of the Jews tried to stop the rebuilding of Jerusalem’s wall. When mocking did not work, they made secret plans to attack and discourage the workers. Even the builders themselves began to lose heart. But God brought the enemies’ plans to light, and Nehemiah responded with wise action and prayer. This shows that opposition is common in good work, but God’s people can stand strong by trusting Him and working together. v. 7–8 : When Sanballat, Tobiah, and other nearby groups saw that the wall was still being built, they became even angrier (Nehemiah 4:7 ). Their jealousy and hatred led them to form a secret plan to attack Jerusalem and stop the work (Nehemiah 4:8 ). They did not have any real reason for this, except envy and malice. Bad people often unite against God’s work, even if they are enemies themselves.

‏ Nehemiah 4:7

The Conspiracy Against the Builders

This passage tells how the enemies of the Jews tried to stop the rebuilding of Jerusalem’s wall. When mocking did not work, they made secret plans to attack and discourage the workers. Even the builders themselves began to lose heart. But God brought the enemies’ plans to light, and Nehemiah responded with wise action and prayer. This shows that opposition is common in good work, but God’s people can stand strong by trusting Him and working together.

v. 7–8: When Sanballat, Tobiah, and other nearby groups saw that the wall was still being built, they became even angrier (Nehemiah 4:7 ^a). Their jealousy and hatred led them to form a secret plan to attack Jerusalem and stop the work (Nehemiah 4:8 ^b). They did not have any real reason for this, except envy and malice. Bad people often unite against God’s work, even if they are enemies themselves.