Nehemiah 6
AOSNNehemiah 6:1-19
After solving the financial crisis (see Nehemiah 5), the story shifts back to how those against rebuilding tried to scare or stop Nehemiah.
Nehemiah 6:2
The plain of Ono, located near Lod (Ezra 2:33), was likely a neutral site west of Jerusalem. Nehemiah would have been unprotected there.
Nehemiah 6:6-7
plotting to revolt...become their king: Those who opposed rebuilding the temple used similar tactics (see Ezra 4).
At times in Israel's history, prophets helped establish a new king (compare 1 Samuel 9:16; 2 Kings 9).
Nehemiah 6:11
A good leader does not run from danger but stands as an example for their people.
Nehemiah 6:15-16
in fifty-two days: Everyone understood that God's help made this success possible (see also Nehemiah 1:11; 2:8, 18, 20; 4:15, 20).
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