In Nehemiah 13:7, the specific evil Eliashib did for Tobiah is revealed, fulfilling the alliance introduced earlier.

In Nehemiah 13:28, Eliashib's grandson marries Sanballat's daughter, paralleling his own alliance with Tobiah.

In Nehemiah 6:18, Tobiah's marital ties bind many to him, explaining why Eliashib might ally with him.

In Nehemiah 12:44, men are appointed over temple chambers, the same chambers Eliashib later misused for Tobiah.

Nehemiah 3:20 identifies Eliashib as the high priest, giving background to his authority and role in the temple chambers.

In Nehemiah 6:17, Tobiah's correspondence with nobles shows his influence, which Eliashib later allies with.

Ezra 9:2 shows priests and officials intermarrying with foreigners, parallel to Eliashib's alliance with the Ammonite Tobiah.

In 1 Chronicles 23:28, Levites are given care of chambers, the same chambers Eliashib later misused.