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Nehemiah 6:18-19
New English Translation
Nehemiah 6:18-19
New English Translation
18 For many in Judah had sworn allegiance to him,[a] because he was the son-in-law of Shecaniah son of Arah. His son Jonathan had married the daughter of Meshullam son of Berechiah. 19 They were telling me about his good deeds and then taking back to him the things I said.[b] Tobiah, on the other hand, sent letters in order to scare[c] me.
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- Nehemiah 6:18 tn Heb “were lords of oath.”
- Nehemiah 6:19 tn Heb “my words.”
- Nehemiah 6:19 tn Or “to intimidate” (so NIV, NRSV, NLT).
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