Nehemiah 4:7

But it came to pass, that when Sanballat, and Tobiah, and the Arabians, and the Ammonites, and the Ashdodites, heard that the walls of Jerusalem were made up, and that the breaches began to be stopped, then they were very wroth,

Cross-reference

In Neh 4:1, Sanballat's initial anger at the rebuilding is echoed here with more enemies.

Neh 2:10 introduces Sanballat and Tobiah's disturbance—here their anger resumes as the wall progresses.

Neh 2:19 records mockery from these enemies—now in 4:7 they are even more enraged.

Nehemiah 13:23 shows post-rebuilding intermarriage with same groups (Ammon, Ashdod), highlighting continued cultural threat.

Nehemiah 13:24 mentions children speaking Ashdodite language, connecting to the Ashdodites listed as enemies in 4:7.

Nehemiah 6:1 repeats the same scenario: Sanballat and Tobiah hear the wall is being built — a later echo of the opposition.

Nehemiah 6:16 shows the enemies' later reaction: hearing the wall is complete, they are cast down, recognizing God's hand.

Ezra 4:4-16 describes similar opposition to rebuilding Jerusalem, mirroring the resistance Nehemiah encounters from surrounding peoples.

Ezra 9:1 Historical context

Ezra 9:1 lists the same surrounding peoples (Ammonites, etc.) as the enemies here — identifying the persistent adversaries of Israel.

Isaiah 58:12 promises a 'repairer of the breach' — Nehemiah's work literally embodies this restoration role.

Deuteronomy 23:3 Historical context

Deuteronomy 23:3 bans Ammonites from the assembly—explaining why Tobiah and his allies are inherently hostile to God's people.

Ezekiel 25:3–7 Historical context

Ezekiel 25:3-7 pronounces judgment on Ammonites for gloating over Israel's fall, linking to their ongoing opposition in Nehemiah.

2 Chronicles 26:6–8 Historical context

2 Chronicles 26:6-8 recounts King Uzziah's victory over Philistines including Ashdod, showing God's past deliverance from these same enemies.

Jeremiah 49:1 Historical context

Jeremiah 49:1 is a prophecy against Ammon — the same nation opposing Nehemiah, showing God's judgment on them.

Amos 1:8 Historical context

Amos 1:8 prophesies judgment on Ashdod, aligning with the opposition from Ashdodites in Nehemiah's day.

Amos 1:13 Historical context

Amos 1:13 condemns Ammonite cruelty, reinforcing the picture of Ammonites as persistent enemies of Israel.