Nehemiah 6:14

Nehemiah 6:14 in Multiple Translations

Berean Standard Bible BSB

O my God, remember Tobiah and Sanballat for what they have done, and also Noadiah the prophetess and the other prophets who tried to intimidate me.

King James Version KJV

My God, think thou upon Tobiah and Sanballat according to these their works, and on the prophetess Noadiah, and the rest of the prophets, that would have put me in fear.

American Standard Version ASV

Remember, O my God, Tobiah and Sanballat according to these their works, and also the prophetess Noadiah, and the rest of the prophets, that would have put me in fear.

Bible in Basic English BBE

Keep in mind, O my God, Tobiah and Sanballat and what they did, and Noadiah, the woman prophet, and the rest of the prophets whose purpose was to put fear into me.

Free Bible Version FBV

My God, remember Tobiah and Sanballat for doing this, and Noadiah the prophetess and the other prophets too who tried to frighten me.

Geneva Bible 1599 GNV

My God, remember thou Tobiah, and Sanballat according vnto these their workes, and Noadiah the Prophetesse also, and the rest of the Prophets that would haue put me in feare.

Young's Literal Translation YLT

Be mindful, O my God, of Tobiah, and of Sanballat, according to these his works, and also, of Noadiah the prophetess, and of the rest of the prophets who have been making me afraid.

World English Bible WEB

“Remember, my God, Tobiah and Sanballat according to these their works, and also the prophetess Noadiah and the rest of the prophets that would have put me in fear.”

Noah Webster Bible WBS

My God, think thou upon Tobiah and Sanballat according to these their works, and on the prophetess Noadiah, and the rest of the prophets, that would have put me in fear.

Douay-Rheims 1899 DRV

Remember me, O Lord, for Tobias and Sanaballat, according to their works of this kind: and Noadias the prophet, and the rest of the prophets that would have put me in fear.

Translation for Translators T4T

So I prayed, “My God, do not forget what Tobiah and Sanballat have done. Punish them. And do not forget that the female prophet Noadiah and some of the other prophets have also tried to cause me to be afraid.”

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Nehemiah 6:14 Interlinear (Deep Study)

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HEB זָכְרָ֧/ה אֱלֹהַ֛/י לְ/טוֹבִיָּ֥ה וּ/לְ/סַנְבַלַּ֖ט כְּ/מַעֲשָׂ֣י/ו אֵ֑לֶּה וְ/גַ֨ם לְ/נוֹעַדְיָ֤ה הַ/נְּבִיאָה֙ וּ/לְ/יֶ֣תֶר הַ/נְּבִיאִ֔ים אֲשֶׁ֥ר הָי֖וּ מְיָֽרְאִ֥ים אוֹתִֽ/י

זָכְרָ֧/ה zâkar H2142 to remember V-Qal-Impv-2ms | Suff

אֱלֹהַ֛/י ʼĕlôhîym H430 God N-mp | Suff

לְ/טוֹבִיָּ֥ה Ṭôwbîyâh H2900 Tobijah Prep | N-proper

וּ/לְ/סַנְבַלַּ֖ט Çanballaṭ H5571 Sanballat Conj | Prep | N-proper

כְּ/מַעֲשָׂ֣י/ו maʻăseh H4639 deed Prep | N-mp | Suff

אֵ֑לֶּה ʼêl-leh H428 these Pron

וְ/גַ֨ם gam H1571 also Conj | DirObjM

לְ/נוֹעַדְיָ֤ה Nôwʻadyâh H5129 Noadiah Prep | N-proper

הַ/נְּבִיאָה֙ nᵉbîyʼâh H5031 prophetess Art | N-fs

וּ/לְ/יֶ֣תֶר yether H3499 remainder Conj | Prep | N-ms

הַ/נְּבִיאִ֔ים nâbîyʼ H5030 prophet Art | N-mp

אֲשֶׁ֥ר ʼăsher H834 which Rel

הָי֖וּ hâyâh H1961 to be V-Qal-Perf-3cp

מְיָֽרְאִ֥ים yârêʼ H3372 to fear V-Piel

אוֹתִֽ/י ʼêth H853 Obj. DirObjM | Suff

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Hebrew Word Reference — Nehemiah 6:14

זָכְרָ֧/ה zâkar H2142 "to remember" V-Qal-Impv-2ms | Suff

To remember means to recall or mark something, like God remembering his covenant with Abraham in Genesis 9:1 and Exodus 2:24.

Definition: 1) to remember, recall, call to mind 1a) (Qal) to remember, recall 1b) (Niphal) to be brought to remembrance, be remembered, be thought of, be brought to mind 1c) (Hiphil) 1c1) to cause to remember, remind 1c2) to cause to be remembered, keep in remembrance 1c3) to mention 1c4) to record 1c5) to make a memorial, make remembrance

Usage: Occurs in 223 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] burn (incense), [idiom] earnestly, be male, (make) mention (of), be mindful, recount, record(-er), remember, make to be remembered, bring (call, come, keep, put) to (in) remembrance, [idiom] still, think on, [idiom] well. See also: Genesis 8:1; Psalms 74:2; Psalms 8:5.

אֱלֹהַ֛/י ʼĕlôhîym H430 "God" N-mp | Suff

The Hebrew word for God, elohim, refers to the one supreme God, and is sometimes used to show respect to judges or magistrates. It is also used to describe angels or mighty beings. This word is closely related to the name of the Lord, Yahweh, and is often translated as God or gods in the Bible.

Definition: This name means "gods" (plural intensive-singular meaning), "God" Another name of ye.ho.vah (יהוה "LORD" H3068G)

Usage: Occurs in 2246 OT verses. KJV: angels, [idiom] exceeding, God (gods) (-dess, -ly), [idiom] (very) great, judges, [idiom] mighty. See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 22:12; Exodus 3:11.

לְ/טוֹבִיָּ֥ה Ṭôwbîyâh H2900 "Tobijah" Prep | N-proper

Tobijah means Jehovah is good, the name of three Israelites and one Samaritan, including a Levite in Jehoshaphat's reign. Tobijah opposed the rebuilding of Jerusalem with Sanballat. He is mentioned in Zechariah 6:10.

Definition: A man living at the time of Exile and Return, first mentioned at Zec.6.10 § Tobiah = "Jehovah is good" 1) head of a family who returned from exile with Zerubbabel but who were unable to prove their connection with Israel 2) the Ammonite who with Sanballat opposed the rebuilding of Jerusalem 3) a Levite in the reign of Jehoshaphat 4) a chief of the returning exiles

Usage: Occurs in 17 OT verses. KJV: Tobiah, Tobijah. See also: 2 Chronicles 17:8; Nehemiah 6:14; Zechariah 6:14.

וּ/לְ/סַנְבַלַּ֖ט Çanballaṭ H5571 "Sanballat" Conj | Prep | N-proper

Sanballat was a Persian satrap of Samaria who opposed Nehemiah and the returned exiles in their goal of rebuilding the walls of Jerusalem. His name means strength and he was a Moabite from Horonaim. Sanballat is mentioned in Nehemiah 2:10.

Definition: A man living at the time of Exile and Return, first mentioned at Neh.2.10 § Sanballat = "strength" a Moabite of Horonaim and the opponent of Nehemiah and the returned exiles in their goal of rebuilding the walls of Jerusalem

Usage: Occurs in 10 OT verses. KJV: Sanballat. See also: Nehemiah 2:10; Nehemiah 6:2; Nehemiah 13:28.

כְּ/מַעֲשָׂ֣י/ו maʻăseh H4639 "deed" Prep | N-mp | Suff

This Hebrew word refers to an action or deed, which can be good or bad. It is used to describe various activities, such as work, business, or achievements. The KJV translates it as act, deed, or labor.

Definition: : judgement/punishment 1) deed, work 1a) deed, thing done, act 1b) work, labour 1c) business, pursuit 1d) undertaking, enterprise 1e) achievement 1f) deeds, works (of deliverance and judgment) 1g) work, thing made 1h) work (of God) 1i) product

Usage: Occurs in 221 OT verses. KJV: act, art, [phrase] bakemeat, business, deed, do(-ing), labor, thing made, ware of making, occupation, thing offered, operation, possession, [idiom] well, (handy-, needle-, net-) work(ing, -manship), wrought. See also: Genesis 5:29; Job 1:10; Psalms 8:4.

אֵ֑לֶּה ʼêl-leh H428 "these" Pron

This Hebrew word is used to point out specific people or things, like saying 'these' or 'those'. It appears in the book of Genesis, where God says 'let there be light' and separates the light from the darkness.

Definition: 1) these 1a) used before antecedent 1b) used following antecedent Aramaic equivalent: el.leh (אֵלֶּה "these" H0429)

Usage: Occurs in 697 OT verses. KJV: an-(the) other; one sort, so, some, such, them, these (same), they, this, those, thus, which, who(-m). See also: Genesis 2:4; Exodus 35:1; Deuteronomy 1:35.

וְ/גַ֨ם gam H1571 "also" Conj | DirObjM

Also means 'even' or 'too', used for emphasis or to connect ideas, like 'both...and' or 'neither...nor'. It can introduce a climax or show contrast.

Definition: 1) also, even, indeed, moreover, yea 1a) also, moreover (giving emphasis) 1b) neither, neither...nor (with negative) 1c) even (for stress) 1d) indeed, yea (introducing climax) 1e) also (of correspondence or retribution) 1f) but, yet, though (adversative) 1g) even, yea, yea though (with 'when' in hypothetical case) 2) (TWOT) again, alike

Usage: Occurs in 661 OT verses. KJV: again, alike, also, (so much) as (soon), both (so)...and, but, either...or, even, for all, (in) likewise (manner), moreover, nay...neither, one, then(-refore), though, what, with, yea. See also: Genesis 3:6; Exodus 19:9; 1 Samuel 14:21.

לְ/נוֹעַדְיָ֤ה Nôwʻadyâh H5129 "Noadiah" Prep | N-proper

Noadiah was a false prophetess who lived during the time of Nehemiah and tried to intimidate him, as mentioned in Nehemiah 6:14. Her name means meeting with Jehovah.

Definition: A woman living at the time of Exile and Return, only mentioned at Neh.6.14 § Noadiah = "meeting with Jehovah" 1) a Levite, son of Binnui, who weighed the vessels of gold and silver belonging to the temple which were brought back from Babylon 2) a prophetess who joined Sanballat and Tobiah in their attempt to intimidate Nehemiah

Usage: Occurs in 2 OT verses. KJV: Noadiah. See also: Ezra 8:33; Nehemiah 6:14.

הַ/נְּבִיאָה֙ nᵉbîyʼâh H5031 "prophetess" Art | N-fs

A prophetess is a woman who speaks God's message, like Miriam and Huldah in the Bible. This word is also used to describe the wife of a prophet, like Isaiah's wife.

Definition: 1) prophetess 1a) ancient type endowed with gift of song (Miriam) 1b) later type consulted for a word (Huldah) 1c) false prophetess (Noadiah) 1d) wife of Isaiah the prophet

Usage: Occurs in 6 OT verses. KJV: prophetess. See also: Exodus 15:20; 2 Chronicles 34:22; Isaiah 8:3.

וּ/לְ/יֶ֣תֶר yether H3499 "remainder" Conj | Prep | N-ms

A cord or rope, also meaning excess or remainder, as seen in the Bible's descriptions of leftovers or abundant resources.

Definition: 1) remainder, excess, rest, remnant, excellence 1a) remainder, remnant 1b) remainder, rest, other part 1c) excess 1d) abundantly (adv) 1e) abundance, affluence 1f) superiority, excellency

Usage: Occurs in 95 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] abundant, cord, exceeding, excellancy(-ent), what they leave, that hath left, plentifully, remnant, residue, rest, string, with. See also: Genesis 49:3; 2 Kings 15:26; Psalms 11:2.

הַ/נְּבִיאִ֔ים nâbîyʼ H5030 "prophet" Art | N-mp

A prophet is someone who speaks for God, like a spokesperson. This word is used in the Bible to describe true and false prophets, like those in 1 and 2 Kings.

Definition: 1) spokesman, speaker, prophet 1a) prophet 1b) false prophet 1c) heathen prophet Aramaic equivalent: ne.vi (נְבִיא "prophet" H5029)

Usage: Occurs in 288 OT verses. KJV: prophecy, that prophesy, prophet. See also: Genesis 20:7; 2 Kings 24:2; Psalms 51:2.

אֲשֶׁ֥ר ʼăsher H834 "which" Rel

This Hebrew word is a conjunction that connects ideas and events in the Bible, like in the book of Genesis, where it's used to describe the relationship between God and His creation.

Definition: A: 1) (relative part.) 1a) which, who 1b) that which 2) (conj) 2a) that (in obj clause) 2b) when 2c) since 2d) as 2e) conditional if B: Beth+ 1) in (that) which 2) (adv) 2a) where 3) (conj) 3a) in that, inasmuch as 3b) on account of C: Mem+ 1) from (or than) that which 2) from (the place) where 3) from (the fact) that, since D: Kaph+ 1) (conj.), according as, as, when 1a) according to that which, according as, as 1b) with a causal force: in so far as, since 1c) with a temporal force: when

Usage: Occurs in 4440 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] after, [idiom] alike, as (soon as), because, [idiom] every, for, [phrase] forasmuch, [phrase] from whence, [phrase] how(-soever), [idiom] if, (so) that ((thing) which, wherein), [idiom] though, [phrase] until, [phrase] whatsoever, when, where ([phrase] -as, -in, -of, -on, -soever, -with), which, whilst, [phrase] whither(-soever), who(-m, -soever, -se). As it is indeclinable, it is often accompanied by the personal pronoun expletively, used to show the connection. See also: Genesis 1:7; Genesis 20:9; Genesis 31:16.

הָי֖וּ hâyâh H1961 "to be" V-Qal-Perf-3cp

The Hebrew word for to be means to exist or come into being. It is used to describe something that happens or comes to pass, like in Genesis where God creates the world.

Definition: 1) to be, become, come to pass, exist, happen, fall out 1a) (Qal) 1a1) --- 1a1a) to happen, fall out, occur, take place, come about, come to pass 1a1b) to come about, come to pass 1a2) to come into being, become 1a2a) to arise, appear, come 1a2b) to become 1a2b1) to become 1a2b2) to become like 1a2b3) to be instituted, be established 1a3) to be 1a3a) to exist, be in existence 1a3b) to abide, remain, continue (with word of place or time) 1a3c) to stand, lie, be in, be at, be situated (with word of locality) 1a3d) to accompany, be with 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to occur, come to pass, be done, be brought about 1b2) to be done, be finished, be gone

Usage: Occurs in 3131 OT verses. KJV: beacon, [idiom] altogether, be(-come), accomplished, committed, like), break, cause, come (to pass), do, faint, fall, [phrase] follow, happen, [idiom] have, last, pertain, quit (one-) self, require, [idiom] use. See also: Genesis 1:2; Genesis 17:4; Genesis 36:11.

מְיָֽרְאִ֥ים yârêʼ H3372 "to fear" V-Piel

This Hebrew word means to fear or revere, and is used to describe being afraid or standing in awe of something, like God's power. It appears in the Bible to convey a sense of respect or reverence. In the KJV, it's translated as 'affright' or 'reverence'.

Definition: : frightening(DANGER) 1) to fear, revere, be afraid 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to fear, be afraid 1a2) to stand in awe of, be awed 1a3) to fear, reverence, honour, respect 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be fearful, be dreadful, be feared 1b2) to cause astonishment and awe, be held in awe 1b3) to inspire reverence or godly fear or awe 1c) (Piel) to make afraid, terrify 2) (TWOT) to shoot, pour

Usage: Occurs in 318 OT verses. KJV: affright, be (make) afraid, dread(-ful), (put in) fear(-ful, -fully, -ing), (be had in) reverence(-end), [idiom] see, terrible (act, -ness, thing). See also: Genesis 3:10; 1 Samuel 12:18; Psalms 3:7.

אוֹתִֽ/י ʼêth H853 "Obj." DirObjM | Suff

In the original Hebrew, this word points out the object of a verb or preposition, like 'namely' or 'even'. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus. It's not directly translated in English, but helps clarify the meaning of sentences.

Definition: sign of the definite direct object, not translated in English but generally preceding and indicating the accusative Aramaic equivalent: yat (יָת "whom" H3487)

Usage: Occurs in 6782 OT verses. KJV: (as such unrepresented in English). See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 10:8; Genesis 19:21.

Study Notes — Nehemiah 6:14

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Nehemiah 6:14 Summary
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Gill's Exposition on Nehemiah 6:14
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Nehemiah 6:14
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Nehemiah 6:14
Trapp's Commentary on Nehemiah 6:14
Ellicott's Commentary on Nehemiah 6:14
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Nehemiah 6:14
Cambridge Bible on Nehemiah 6:14
Barnes' Notes on Nehemiah 6:14
Whedon's Commentary on Nehemiah 6:14
Sermons on Nehemiah 6:14

Context — Sanballat’s Conspiracy

12I realized that God had not sent him, but that he had uttered this prophecy against me because Tobiah and Sanballat had hired him. 13He had been hired to intimidate me so that I would sin by doing as he suggested, so they could give me a bad name in order to discredit me.

14O my God, remember Tobiah and Sanballat for what they have done, and also Noadiah the prophetess and the other prophets who tried to intimidate me.

15So the wall was completed in fifty-two days, on the twenty-fifth of Elul. 16When all our enemies heard about this, all the surrounding nations were afraid and disheartened, for they realized that this task had been accomplished by our God.

Cross References

	Reference	Text (BSB)
1	Nehemiah 13:29	Remember them, O my God, because they have defiled the priesthood and the covenant of the priesthood and of the Levites.
2	2 Timothy 4:14–15	Alexander the coppersmith did great harm to me. The Lord will repay him according to his deeds. You too should beware of him, for he has vigorously opposed our message.
3	Isaiah 9:14–15	So the LORD will cut off Israel’s head and tail, both palm branch and reed in a single day. The head is the elder and honorable man, and the tail is the prophet who teaches lies.
4	1 Kings 22:22–24	And he replied, ‘I will go out and be a lying spirit in the mouths of all his prophets.’ ‘You will surely entice him and prevail,’ said the LORD. ‘Go and do it.’ So you see, the LORD has put a lying spirit in the mouths of all these prophets of yours, and the LORD has pronounced disaster against you.” Then Zedekiah son of Chenaanah went up, struck Micaiah in the face, and demanded, “Which way did the Spirit of the LORD go when He departed from me to speak with you?”
5	Jeremiah 28:1	In the fifth month of that same year, the fourth year, near the beginning of the reign of King Zedekiah of Judah, the prophet Hananiah son of Azzur, who was from Gibeon, said to me in the house of the LORD in the presence of the priests and all the people:
6	2 Timothy 3:8	Just as Jannes and Jambres opposed Moses, so also these men oppose the truth. They are depraved in mind and disqualified from the faith.
7	1 John 5:16	If anyone sees his brother committing a sin not leading to death, he should ask God, who will give life to those who commit this kind of sin. There is a sin that leads to death; I am not saying he should ask regarding that sin.
8	Jeremiah 14:18	If I go out to the country, I see those slain by the sword; if I enter the city, I see those ravaged by famine! For both prophet and priest travel to a land they do not know.’”
9	Jeremiah 14:15	Therefore this is what the LORD says about the prophets who prophesy in My name: I did not send them, yet they say, ‘No sword or famine will touch this land.’ By sword and famine these very prophets will meet their end!
10	Matthew 24:11	and many false prophets will arise and mislead many.

Nehemiah 6:14 Summary

Nehemiah is praying for God to remember the bad things that Tobiah, Sanballat, and the false prophets did to try to stop him from rebuilding the wall of Jerusalem. He is leaving it up to God to deal with them, rather than trying to take revenge himself, which is what Romans 12:19 tells us to do. Nehemiah is trusting God to be his protector and defender, and we can do the same when we face opposition or challenges in our own lives, just like David did in Psalm 37:1-2. By trusting God and leaving things in His hands, we can have peace and confidence, knowing that He is in control and will bring about justice.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the context of Nehemiah's prayer in Nehemiah 6:14?

Nehemiah is praying for God to remember the evil deeds of Tobiah, Sanballat, and the false prophets who tried to intimidate him, as seen in the preceding verses, Nehemiah 6:12-13, where it is clear that they were trying to stop the rebuilding of the wall of Jerusalem.

Who is Noadiah the prophetess mentioned in Nehemiah 6:14?

Noadiah is a false prophetess who, along with other prophets, was hired by Tobiah and Sanballat to try to intimidate Nehemiah and stop the rebuilding of the wall, as part of their opposition to God's work, similar to the false prophets in Jeremiah 23:16-40 who spoke lies and led people astray.

Is it right for Nehemiah to pray for God to remember the wrongdoings of his enemies?

Yes, Nehemiah's prayer is a cry for justice and a recognition of God's sovereignty, as seen in Psalm 37:1-2, where we are told not to fret because of evil men, but to trust in God and He will bring about justice.

How does Nehemiah's prayer in Nehemiah 6:14 relate to his trust in God?

Nehemiah's prayer demonstrates his trust in God's power and justice, as he leaves the punishment of his enemies in God's hands, rather than taking matters into his own hands, which is in line with the teaching of Romans 12:19, where we are told not to take revenge, but to leave room for God's wrath.

Reflection Questions

What are some ways that I have been intimidated or opposed in my own life, and how can I trust God to be my defender and protector, just like Nehemiah did?
How do I respond when people try to discourage or intimidate me from doing what God has called me to do, and what can I learn from Nehemiah's example in this verse?
What does Nehemiah's prayer in this verse reveal about his character and his relationship with God, and what can I learn from his example about how to pray and trust God in difficult situations?
In what ways can I be more like Nehemiah, trusting God to handle the opposition and challenges that I face, and leaving the outcome in His hands?

Gill's Exposition on Nehemiah 6:14

My God, think thou on Tobiah and Sanballat according to these their works,.... Their wicked counsels and schemes, and not only confound and disappoint them, but reward them as they deserve: and on

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Nehemiah 6:14

My God, think thou upon Tobiah and Sanballat according to these their works, and on the prophetess Noadiah, and the rest of the prophets, that would have put me in fear. My God, think thou ... and on the prophetess Noadiah.

Matthew Poole's Commentary on Nehemiah 6:14

The prophetess Noadiah; one that falsely pretended to the Spirit of prophecy, to deceive and destroy Nehemiah. He prays to God to remember and punish these false prophets, because he was not yet in a capacity to do it, having such powerful enemies round about him, and so many rich and potent Jews highly discontented for their great loss by his means, Ne 5.

Trapp's Commentary on Nehemiah 6:14

Nehemiah 6:14 My God, think thou upon Tobiah and Sanballat according to these their works, and on the prophetess Noadiah, and the rest of the prophets, that would have put me in fear.Ver. 14. My God, think upon Tobiah and Sanballat] Heb. Remember, to be revenged on them, q.d. I cannot deal with them, but do thou do it. He doth himself no disservice (saith one) who when no law will relieve him, maketh God his chancellor. It is a fearful thing to be put over into his punishing hands by the saints, as Joab and Shimei were unto Solomon’ s hands by dying David. If men, in their best estate, are so weak that they are crushed before the moth, how shall they stand before this great God? According to these their works] Qualia quisque tacit, talia quisque luat, Let them drink as they have brewed. And on the prophetess Noadiah] Who joined with Shemaiah in this dissimulation, and was of his counsel. Omne malum ex gynaecio. False prophets and seducers are seldom without their women. Simon Magus had his Helena, Carpocrates his Marcellina, Apelles his Philumena, Montanus his Priscilla and Maximilla, &c. And the rest of the prophets] Improperly so called, but so they pretended to be; and here they had conspired, a great sort of them, to do evil. That would have put me in fear] By their concurrent prophecies, purposely to disgrace and endanger me. Suffragia non sunt numeranda, sed expendenda. Multitude and antiquity are but ciphers in divinity.

Ellicott's Commentary on Nehemiah 6:14

(14) Think thou upon Tobiah.—This appeal to God is to be understood as an official prophetic prayer. Nehemiah puts God’s own cause into God’s own hands. The mention of the name of Noadiah, nowhere else referred to, shows the circumstantial nature of the narrative, and is an indirect evidence of its truth.

Adam Clarke's Commentary on Nehemiah 6:14

Verse 14. And on the prophetess Noadiah] Whether this was a prophet or prophetess, we cannot tell; the Hebrew text only makes her a prophetess; all the versions have Noadiah the prophet, except the Arabic which has [Arabic] Younadaa the prophet. I think the ה he at the end of נביאה nebiah is a mistake, and that we should read Noadiah the prophet.

Cambridge Bible on Nehemiah 6:14

14. My God, think thou upon] R.V. Remember, O my God. Tobiah’s name stands before Sanballat’s. Cf. Nehemiah 6:12. and on the prophetess] R.V. and also the prophetess. Noadiah’s name only occurs here. We know from the case of Huldah and Anna that women were sometimes privileged to possess the gift of prophecy (2 Kings 22:14; Luke 2:36). Noadiah seems to have acted with ‘the rest of the prophets,’ who were probably bribed to intimidate Nehemiah. Sanballat had accused Nehemiah of obtaining popular influence by suborning prophets to support him (Nehemiah 6:7). Nehemiah’s words in this verse show that the religious teachers of the people were divided in mind. The LXX. and possibly the Vulgate regarded ‘Noadiah’ as masc. (τῷΝωαδίᾳτῷπροφήτῃ, ‘Noadiζ prophetζ’). Nehemiah’s prayer closes this section. Cf. Nehemiah 6:14, Nehemiah 5:19, and Nehemiah 13:14; Nehemiah 13:22; Nehemiah 13:31.

Barnes' Notes on Nehemiah 6:14

Noadiah is not elsewhere mentioned. The examples of Miriam, Deborah, Huldah, and Anna, show that the prophetical gift was occasionally bestowed upon women (2 Kings 22:14 note).

Whedon's Commentary on Nehemiah 6:14

14. My God — Nehemiah’s journal abounds with such pious ejaculations, they show his devotion to God and the truth. Comp. Nehemiah 6:9, Nehemiah 5:19; Nehemiah 13:14; Nehemiah 13:22; Nehemiah 13:31.

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