Nehemiah 6:4-6

EasyEnglish Bible

⁴ They sent me the same message four times. Each time, I refused. ⁵ Then Sanballat sent his officer to me with a fifth message. He carried a letter that was open for anyone to read. ⁶ This is what the letter said: ‘To Nehemiah. Other nations have heard the news that you and the other Jews have decided to turn against the king. Geshem also says that this is true. This is why you are building the city's wall. People are saying that you want to rule the Jews as their king.