¹⁰ When Sanballat the Horonite^(A) and Tobiah the Ammonite official heard that someone had come to pursue the prosperity of the Israelites, they were greatly displeased.^(B)

¹⁹ When Sanballat the Horonite, Tobiah the Ammonite official,^(A) and Geshem the Arab^(B) heard about this, they mocked and despised us, and said, “What is this you’re doing? Are you rebelling against the king?”

Attempts to Discourage the Builders

6 When Sanballat, Tobiah, Geshem the Arab, and the rest of our enemies^(A) heard that I had rebuilt the wall and that no gap was left in it^(B)—though at that time I had not installed the doors in the city gates^(C)—

¹⁴ My God, remember^(A) Tobiah and Sanballat for what they have done, and also the prophetess Noadiah^(B) and the other prophets who wanted to intimidate me.