Nehemiah 2:10

When Sanballat the Horonite, and Tobiah the servant, the Ammonite, heard of it, it grieved them exceedingly that there was come a man to seek the welfare of the children of Israel.

Cross-references

Nehemiah 2:19 continues the opposition from Sanballat and Tobiah, now mocking the rebuilding—escalation from the displeasure in verse 10.

Nehemiah 4:1-3 shows Sanballat and Tobiah angrily jeering at the wall building—a further development of their opposition first noted in 2:10.

Nehemiah 4:7 records their anger when the wall repairs progress—same opponents, continued hostility from 2:10.

Nehemiah 6:1 mentions Sanballat, Tobiah, and Geshem hearing the wall is complete—another stage of opposition from 2:10.

Nehemiah 13:1 Historical context

Nehemiah 13:1 records the law banning Ammonites from the assembly — Tobiah's identity as an Ammonite explains the hostility here.

In Nehemiah 4:3, Tobiah mocks the rebuilding, continuing the opposition introduced here when Sanballat and Tobiah were displeased.

In Nehemiah 6:16, the enemies' fear and loss of confidence contrasts with their initial displeasure, showing God's work.

Ezra 4:4–23 Historical context

Ezra 4:4-23 recounts adversaries frustrating the temple rebuilding with letters and discouragement — a direct historical parallel to Sanballat's opposition.

Psalm 112:10 depicts the wicked seething at the righteous — directly parallels Sanballat and Tobiah's angry distress.

Esther 10:3 Related theme

In Esther 10:3, Mordecai also seeks the good of his people, directly mirroring Nehemiah's mission to promote Israel's welfare.

Ezekiel 25:6–8 Historical context

Ezekiel 25:6-8 pronounces judgment on Ammonites (Tobiah's people) for their malice against Israel — the same enemies opposing Nehemiah.

Psalm 122:9 Related theme

In Psalm 122:9, the psalmist seeks Jerusalem's good, aligning with Nehemiah's purpose to benefit the city and its people.