Nehemiah 6:9 reveals the enemy's goal to frighten and stop the work — Tobiah's letters are part of that same scheme.

Nehemiah 6:13 shows hired intimidation to make Nehemiah afraid and sin — Tobiah's letters are another such tactic.

Proverbs 28:4 condemns praising the wicked — those reporting Tobiah's 'good deeds' are forsaking the law by honoring an enemy.