Nehemiah 2:16
And the rulers knew not whither I went, or what I did; neither had I as yet told it to the Jews, nor to the priests, nor to the nobles, nor to the rulers, nor to the rest that did the work.
Cross-reference
Nehemiah 2:12
Historical context
Neh 2:12 states Nehemiah told no one his plans—v16 confirms the officials remained unaware.