Nehemiah 4:3

Now Tobiah the Ammonite was by him, and he said, Even that which they build, if a fox go up, he shall even break down their stone wall.

Cross-references

Nehemiah 2:10 Historical context

Nehemiah 2:10 introduces Sanballat and Tobiah's distress at Nehemiah's mission, setting up their later mockery here.

Nehemiah 2:19 records earlier mockery from the same opponents, paralleling Tobiah's fox comment.

Nehemiah 13:1 Historical context

Nehemiah 13:1 later enforces the ban on Ammonites — showing Tobiah's mockery violated that law, later corrected.

Nehemiah 6:1 Historical context

Nehemiah 6:1 shows the enemies hearing the wall is finished, continuing the narrative of opposition after the fox mockery.

Deuteronomy 23:3 Historical context

Deuteronomy 23:3 bans Ammonites from the assembly — Tobiah's mockery highlights the irony of an excluded enemy opposing God's work.

Ezekiel 25:6 condemns Ammonites for rejoicing over Israel's misfortune — exactly Tobiah's attitude here, mocking the wall.

Micah 7:11 Contrast

Micah 7:11 promises a day of wall-building — contrasting Tobiah's scorn with God's assurance that the walls will be built.

Ezra 9:1 Historical context

Ezra 9:1 lists Ammonites among forbidden peoples — Tobiah's mockery embodies opposition from those Israel should have separated from.

2 Samuel 10:2 shows David's kindness to Ammonites — contrasting with Tobiah's hostility, highlighting their shift from ally to enemy.

1 Chronicles 19:2 recounts David's goodwill toward Ammonites — contrasting with Tobiah's present mockery of Israel's rebuilding.