Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Remember Tobiah and Sanballat, my God, because of what they have done; remember also the prophet Noadiah and how she and the rest of the prophets have been trying to intimidate me. New Living Translation Remember, O my God, all the evil things that Tobiah and Sanballat have done. And remember Noadiah the prophet and all the prophets like her who have tried to intimidate me. English Standard Version Remember Tobiah and Sanballat, O my God, according to these things that they did, and also the prophetess Noadiah and the rest of the prophets who wanted to make me afraid. Berean Standard Bible O my God, remember Tobiah and Sanballat for what they have done, and also Noadiah the prophetess and the other prophets who tried to intimidate me. Berean Literal Bible Be mindful, O My God, of Tobiah and of Sanballat according to these their works, and of Noadiah the prophetess, and of the rest of the prophets who would have made me afraid. King James Bible My God, think thou upon Tobiah and Sanballat according to these their works, and on the prophetess Noadiah, and the rest of the prophets, that would have put me in fear. New King James Version My God, remember Tobiah and Sanballat, according to these their works, and the prophetess Noadiah and the rest of the prophets who would have made me afraid. New American Standard Bible Remember, my God, Tobiah and Sanballat in accordance with these works of theirs, and also Noadiah the prophetess and the rest of the prophets, who were trying to frighten me. NASB 1995 Remember, O my God, Tobiah and Sanballat according to these works of theirs, and also Noadiah the prophetess and the rest of the prophets who were trying to frighten me. NASB 1977 Remember, O my God, Tobiah and Sanballat according to these works of theirs, and also Noadiah the prophetess and the rest of the prophets who were trying to frighten me. Legacy Standard Bible Remember, O my God, Tobiah and Sanballat according to these works of theirs, and also Noadiah the prophetess and the rest of the prophets who were trying to make me afraid. Amplified Bible Remember, O My God, Tobiah and Sanballat in regard to these actions of theirs, and also [remember] the prophetess Noadiah and the rest of the prophets who were trying to frighten me. Berean Annotated Bible O my God {Elohay}, remember Tobiah (YHWH is good) and Sanballat (strength) for what they have done, and also Noadiah (meeting with YHWH) the prophetess and the other prophets who tried to intimidate me. Christian Standard Bible My God, remember Tobiah and Sanballat for what they have done, and also the prophetess Noadiah and the other prophets who wanted to intimidate me. Holman Christian Standard Bible My God, remember Tobiah and Sanballat for what they have done, and also Noadiah the prophetess and the other prophets who wanted to intimidate me. American Standard Version Remember, O my God, Tobiah and Sanballat according to these their works, and also the prophetess Noadiah, and the rest of the prophets, that would have put me in fear. Contemporary English Version Then I asked God to punish Tobiah and Sanballat for what they had done. I prayed that God would punish the prophet Noadiah and the other prophets who, together with her, had tried to frighten me. English Revised Version Remember, O my God, Tobiah and Sanballat according to these their works, and also the prophetess Noadiah, and the rest of the prophets, that would have put me in fear. GOD'S WORD® Translation [Nehemiah prayed,] "My God, remember what Tobiah and Sanballat have done. Also, remember the female prophet Noadiah and the rest of the prophets who have been trying to intimidate me." Good News Translation I prayed, "God, remember what Tobiah and Sanballat have done and punish them. Remember that woman Noadiah and all the other prophets who tried to frighten me." International Standard Version "Remember me, my God, and take note of what Tobiah and Sanballat are doing. Also take note of the prophetess Noadiah and the rest of the prophets who intend to make me afraid." NET Bible Remember, O my God, Tobiah and Sanballat in light of these actions of theirs--also Noadiah the prophetess and the other prophets who were trying to scare me! New Heart English Bible "Remember, my God, Tobiah and Sanballat according to these their works, and also the prophetess Noadiah, and the rest of the prophets, that would have put me in fear." Webster's Bible Translation My God, think thou upon Tobiah and Sanballat according to these their works, and on the prophetess Noadiah, and the rest of the prophets, that would have put me in fear. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleO my God, remember Tobiah and Sanballat for what they have done, and also Noadiah the prophetess and the other prophets who tried to intimidate me. World English Bible “Remember, my God, Tobiah and Sanballat according to these their works, and also the prophetess Noadiah and the rest of the prophets that would have put me in fear.” Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionBe mindful, O my God, of Tobiah, and of Sanballat, according to these his works, and also, of Noadiah the prophetess, and of the rest of the prophets who have been making me afraid. Berean Literal Bible Be mindful, O My God, of Tobiah and of Sanballat according to these their works, and of Noadiah the prophetess, and of the rest of the prophets who would have made me afraid. Young's Literal Translation Be mindful, O my God, of Tobiah, and of Sanballat, according to these his works, and also, of Noadiah the prophetess, and of the rest of the prophets who have been making me afraid. Smith's Literal Translation Remember, O my God, to Tobiah and to Sanballat, according to these his works, and also to Noadiah the prophetess, and to the rest of the prophets who were causing me to fear. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleRemember me, O Lord, for Tobias and Sanaballat, according to their works of this kind: and Noadias the prophet, and the rest of the prophets that would have put me in fear. Catholic Public Domain Version Remember me, O Lord, because of Tobiah and Sanballat, because of their works of this kind. Then, too, Noadiah, a prophetess, and the rest of the prophets, would have made me afraid. New American Bible Keep in mind Tobiah and Sanballat, my God, because of these things they did; keep in mind as well Noadiah the woman prophet and the other prophets who were trying to intimidate me. New Revised Standard Version Remember Tobiah and Sanballat, O my God, according to these things that they did, and also the prophetess Noadiah and the rest of the prophets who wanted to make me afraid. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleRemember, O my God, Tobiah and Sanballat and their companions according to these their impious works, and also Jodaiah the prophet and the rest of the prophets who tried to frighten me because of them. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated Remember, my God, Tobia and Samblat and his companions according to their hateful works, also Youdaiah the Prophet and the rest of the Prophets who were intimidating me by them.” OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917Remember, O my God, Tobiah and Sanballat according to these their works, and also the prophetess Noadiah, and the rest of the prophets, that would have me put in fear. Brenton Septuagint Translation Remember, O God, Tobias and Sanaballat, according to these their deeds, and the prophetess Noadia, and the rest of the prophets who tried to alarm me. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Sanballat's Conspiracy…13He had been hired to intimidate me so that I would sin by doing as he suggested, so they could give me a bad name in order to discredit me. 14O my God, remember Tobiah and Sanballat for what they have done, and also Noadiah the prophetess and the other prophets who tried to intimidate me. Cross References O my God, remember Tobiah and Sanballat for what they have done, Psalm 74:18 Remember how the enemy has mocked You, O LORD, how a foolish people has spurned Your name. Psalm 137:7 Remember, O LORD, the sons of Edom on the day Jerusalem fell: “Destroy it,” they said, “tear it down to its foundations!” 2 Timothy 4:14 Alexander the coppersmith did great harm to me. The Lord will repay him according to his deeds. and also Noadiah the prophetess Ezekiel 13:17-19 Now, O son of man, set your face against the daughters of your people who prophesy out of their own imagination. Prophesy against them / and tell them that this is what the Lord GOD says: Woe to the women who sew magic charms on their wrists and make veils for the heads of people of every height, in order to ensnare their souls. Will you ensnare the souls of My people but preserve your own? / You have profaned Me among My people for handfuls of barley and scraps of bread. By lying to My people who would listen, you have killed those who should not have died and spared those who should not have lived. Revelation 2:20-21 But I have this against you: You tolerate that woman Jezebel, who calls herself a prophetess. By her teaching she misleads My servants to be sexually immoral and to eat food sacrificed to idols. / Even though I have given her time to repent of her immorality, she is unwilling. Deuteronomy 18:20-22 But if any prophet dares to speak a message in My name that I have not commanded him to speak, or to speak in the name of other gods, that prophet must be put to death.” / You may ask in your heart, “How can we recognize a message that the LORD has not spoken?” / When a prophet speaks in the name of the LORD and the message does not come to pass or come true, that is a message the LORD has not spoken. The prophet has spoken presumptuously. Do not be afraid of him. and the other prophets who tried to intimidate me. Jeremiah 1:17-19 Get yourself ready. Stand up and tell them everything that I command you. Do not be intimidated by them, or I will terrify you before them. / Now behold, this day I have made you like a fortified city, an iron pillar, and bronze walls against the whole land—against the kings of Judah, its officials, its priests, and the people of the land. / They will fight against you but will never overcome you, since I am with you to deliver you,” declares the LORD. Ezekiel 13:22-23 Because you have disheartened the righteous with your lies, even though I have caused them no grief, and because you have encouraged the wicked not to turn from their evil ways to save their lives, / therefore you will no longer see false visions or practice divination. I will deliver My people from your hands. Then you will know that I am the LORD.” Isaiah 51:12-13 “I, even I, am He who comforts you. Why should you be afraid of mortal man, of a son of man who withers like grass? / But you have forgotten the LORD, your Maker, who stretched out the heavens and laid the foundations of the earth. You live in terror all day long because of the fury of the oppressor who is bent on destruction. But where is the fury of the oppressor? Psalm 31:18 May lying lips be silenced—lips that speak with arrogance against the righteous, full of pride and contempt. Psalm 35:4 May those who seek my life be disgraced and put to shame; may those who plan to harm me be driven back and confounded. Psalm 109:28 Though they curse, You will bless. When they rise up, they will be put to shame, but Your servant will rejoice. Jeremiah 18:18 Then some said, “Come, let us make plans against Jeremiah, for the law will never be lost to the priest, nor counsel to the wise, nor an oracle to the prophet. Come, let us denounce him and pay no heed to any of his words.” Jeremiah 20:10 For I have heard the whispering of many: “Terror is on every side! Report him; let us report him!” All my trusted friends watch for my fall: “Perhaps he will be deceived so that we may prevail against him and take our vengeance upon him.” Lamentations 3:61-63 O LORD, You have heard their insults, all their plots against me— / the slander and murmuring of my assailants against me all day long. / When they sit and when they rise, see how they mock me in song. 2 Samuel 15:31 Now someone told David: “Ahithophel is among the conspirators with Absalom.” So David pleaded, “O LORD, please turn the counsel of Ahithophel into foolishness!” Treasury of Scripture My God, think you on Tobiah and Sanballat according to these their works, and on the prophetess Noadiah, and the rest of the prophets, that would have put me in fear. My God Nehemiah 5:19 Think upon me, my God, for good, according to all that I have done for this people. Psalm 22:1 To the chief Musician upon Aijeleth Shahar, A Psalm of David. My God, my God, why hast thou forsaken me? why art thou so far from helping me, and from the words of my roaring? Psalm 63:1 A Psalm of David, when he was in the wilderness of Judah. O God, thou art my God; early will I seek thee: my soul thirsteth for thee, my flesh longeth for thee in a dry and thirsty land, where no water is; think thou Nehemiah 4:4,5 Hear, O our God; for we are despised: and turn their reproach upon their own head, and give them for a prey in the land of captivity: … Nehemiah 13:29 Remember them, O my God, because they have defiled the priesthood, and the covenant of the priesthood, and of the Levites. Psalm 36:11,12 Let not the foot of pride come against me, and let not the hand of the wicked remove me… on the prophetess 1 Kings 22:22-24 And the LORD said unto him, Wherewith? And he said, I will go forth, and I will be a lying spirit in the mouth of all his prophets. And he said, Thou shalt persuade him, and prevail also: go forth, and do so… Isaiah 9:14,15 Therefore the LORD will cut off from Israel head and tail, branch and rush, in one day… Jeremiah 14:15,18 Therefore thus saith the LORD concerning the prophets that prophesy in my name, and I sent them not, yet they say, Sword and famine shall not be in this land; By sword and famine shall those prophets be consumed… Jump to Previous Afraid Fear Frighten Making Mind Noadiah Prophet Prophetess Prophets Remember Rest Sanballat Sanbal'lat Theirs Think Tobiah Tobi'ah Tobijah Trying Wanted WorksJump to Next Afraid Fear Frighten Making Mind Noadiah Prophet Prophetess Prophets Remember Rest Sanballat Sanbal'lat Theirs Think Tobiah Tobi'ah Tobijah Trying Wanted WorksNehemiah 6 1. Sanballat practices by craft, by rumors, and by hired prophecies, to terrify Nehemiah15. The work is finished, to the terror of the enemies 17. Secret intelligence passes between the enemies and the nobles of Judah O my God, remember Tobiah and Sanballat for what they have done This phrase is a prayer of Nehemiah, invoking God's justice against his adversaries. Tobiah and Sanballat were prominent figures opposing the rebuilding of Jerusalem's walls. Their opposition is documented throughout the book of Nehemiah, highlighting their persistent attempts to thwart Nehemiah's efforts (Nehemiah 2:10, 4:1-3). The invocation to "remember" is a call for divine retribution, a common theme in the Psalms (Psalm 137:7). It reflects the belief that God is the ultimate judge who sees and acts upon the deeds of individuals. This plea for justice aligns with the biblical principle that vengeance belongs to the Lord (Deuteronomy 32:35). and also Noadiah the prophetess and the other prophets who tried to intimidate me Persons / Places / Events 1. NehemiahThe central figure in the book, Nehemiah is a Jewish leader who is instrumental in rebuilding the walls of Jerusalem. He is known for his strong leadership and deep faith in God. 2. Tobiah An Ammonite official who, along with Sanballat, opposed Nehemiah's efforts to rebuild Jerusalem's walls. He is often seen as an antagonist in the account. 3. Sanballat A Samaritan leader who, like Tobiah, sought to thwart Nehemiah's work. He represents external opposition to God's plans. 4. Noadiah A prophetess mentioned in this verse, who, along with other prophets, attempted to intimidate Nehemiah. Her actions are seen as contrary to God's will. 5. Jerusalem The city whose walls Nehemiah is rebuilding. It is a central place of worship and identity for the Jewish people. Teaching Points Faithful LeadershipNehemiah exemplifies a leader who remains steadfast in the face of opposition. His reliance on prayer and God's justice is a model for Christian leadership today. Discernment in Opposition Nehemiah's ability to recognize and call out false prophets and adversaries highlights the importance of discernment in spiritual matters. Prayer as a Weapon Nehemiah's response to intimidation is prayer, demonstrating the power of prayer in spiritual warfare. Trust in God's Justice Nehemiah entrusts the judgment of his enemies to God, reminding us to rely on God's justice rather than seeking personal vengeance. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Nehemiah 6:14?2. How does Nehemiah 6:14 demonstrate reliance on God against opposition? 3. What role does prayer play in Nehemiah's response to his enemies? 4. How can we apply Nehemiah's example when facing personal attacks today? 5. What other biblical figures relied on God for protection against adversaries? 6. How does Nehemiah 6:14 encourage perseverance in fulfilling God's work? 7. How does Nehemiah 6:14 reflect God's justice against false prophets and enemies? 8. What does Nehemiah 6:14 reveal about the power of prayer in confronting opposition? 9. How does Nehemiah's response in 6:14 demonstrate leadership in the face of adversity? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Nehemiah 6? 11. Who were Sanballat, Tobiah, and Geshem in history? 12. Who were the prophetesses mentioned in the Bible? 13. What lessons do Ezra and Nehemiah's stories teach us? 14. In Nehemiah 6:1-2, is there any external evidence indicating the historicity of Sanballat and Geshem's plot in the plain of Ono? What Does Nehemiah 6:14 Mean O my GodNehemiah’s first response is prayerful dependence. • He speaks to the Lord personally, echoing earlier moments in the book where “we prayed to our God” (Nehemiah 4:9). • By turning instantly to God rather than to retaliation, he models Psalm 50:15, “Call upon Me in the day of trouble.” • The pattern matches Philippians 4:6—take anxiety straight to God. Nehemiah is not venting; he is entrusting. remember Tobiah and Sanballat These two men have persistently opposed the rebuilding. • From the outset they were “deeply disturbed” by the return (Nehemiah 2:10) and openly mocked the work (2:19; 4:1-3). • “Remember” is a plea for God to act in justice, much like Psalm 109:14. • Nehemiah does not take vengeance himself; he leaves room for God’s wrath (Romans 12:19). for what they have done The prayer is specific: judge the deeds, not mere intentions. • Their actions included ridicule (4:1-3), conspiracy to attack (4:7-8), and deception (6:2). • Scripture assures that “God is just: He will repay affliction to those who afflict you” (2 Thessalonians 1:6). • Nehemiah’s language echoes Deuteronomy 32:35, trusting God’s perfect accounting. and also Noadiah the prophetess Opposition now surfaces from someone claiming prophetic authority. • Verse 12 shows the message she supported was “not from God”; it aimed to derail the work. • False spokespeople plagued Israel before (Jeremiah 23:16); Nehemiah names the culprit so the community sees the danger clearly. • Believers must “test the spirits” (1 John 4:1) rather than accept every religious voice. and the other prophets Nehemiah is up against a chorus of misleading voices. • Counterfeit prophets had promised peace in Micah 3:5 and Jeremiah 14:14; their modern counterparts still exist. • Ezekiel 13:6-7 shows that fabricated visions can sway many unless confronted. • By cataloging them, Nehemiah protects the flock and keeps the record straight for future generations. who tried to intimidate me Fear was their chosen weapon. • Earlier they said, “They were all trying to frighten us” (Nehemiah 6:9). • God repeatedly answers intimidation with assurance: “Do not fear, for I am with you” (Isaiah 41:10). • The New Testament echoes this courage: “God has not given us a spirit of fear” (2 Timothy 1:7) and urges resistance to the roaring adversary (1 Peter 5:8-9). summary Nehemiah 6:14 captures a leader’s immediate, candid prayer when besieged by external enemies and internal deception. He entrusts justice to God, calls out specific wrongdoing, distinguishes true from false prophecy, and refuses to be paralyzed by fear. The verse invites every believer to do the same—run to God first, name evil truthfully, rely on divine vindication, and press on in faithful obedience. (14) Think thou upon Tobiah.--This appeal to God is to be understood as an official prophetic prayer. Nehemiah puts God's own cause into God's own hands. The mention of the name of Noadiah, nowhere else referred to, shows the circumstantial nature of the narrative, and is an indirect evidence of its truth.Verse 14. - Tobiah and Sanballat. See ver. 12, with the comment. The prophetess Noadiah is not elsewhere mentioned. She has been supposed to have succumbed to a bribe, like Shemaiah (Ewald); but this is wholly uncertain. We only know that, together with certain soi-disant prophets, she endeavoured to "put Nehemiah in fear." It is clear that she was unsuccessful.Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew O my God,אֱלֹהַ֛י (’ĕ·lō·hay) Noun - masculine plural construct | first person common singular Strong's 430: gods -- the supreme God, magistrates, a superlative remember זָכְרָ֧ה (zā·ḵə·rāh) Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine singular | third person feminine singular Strong's 2142: To mark, to remember, to mention, to be male Tobiah לְטוֹבִיָּ֥ה (lə·ṭō·w·ḇî·yāh) Preposition-l | Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 2900: Tobiah -- 'Yah is my good', three Israelites, also an Ammonite and Sanballat וּלְסַנְבַלַּ֖ט (ū·lə·san·ḇal·laṭ) Conjunctive waw, Preposition-l | Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 5571: Sanballat -- a Samaritan leader for what they have done, כְּמַעֲשָׂ֣יו (kə·ma·‘ă·śāw) Preposition-k | Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 4639: An action, a transaction, activity, a product, property and also וְגַ֨ם (wə·ḡam) Conjunctive waw | Conjunction Strong's 1571: Assemblage, also, even, yea, though, both, and Noadiah לְנוֹעַדְיָ֤ה (lə·nō·w·‘aḏ·yāh) Preposition-l | Noun - proper - feminine singular Strong's 5129: Noadiah -- 'meeting with Yah', a Levite, also a prophetess the prophetess הַנְּבִיאָה֙ (han·nə·ḇî·’āh) Article | Noun - feminine singular Strong's 5031: A prophetess, inspired woman, a poetess, a, prophet's wife and the other וּלְיֶ֣תֶר (ū·lə·ye·ṯer) Conjunctive waw, Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 3499: An overhanging, an excess, superiority, remainder, a small rope prophets הַנְּבִיאִ֔ים (han·nə·ḇî·’îm) Article | Noun - masculine plural Strong's 5030: A spokesman, speaker, prophet who אֲשֶׁ֥ר (’ă·šer) Pronoun - relative Strong's 834: Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that tried to intimidate me. מְיָֽרְאִ֥ים (mə·yā·rə·’îm) Verb - Piel - Participle - masculine plural Strong's 3372: To fear, to revere, caus, to frighten Links Nehemiah 6:14 NIVNehemiah 6:14 NLT Nehemiah 6:14 ESV Nehemiah 6:14 NASB Nehemiah 6:14 KJV Nehemiah 6:14 BibleApps.com Nehemiah 6:14 Biblia Paralela Nehemiah 6:14 Chinese Bible Nehemiah 6:14 French Bible Nehemiah 6:14 Catholic Bible OT History: Nehemiah 6:14 Remember my God Tobiah and Sanballat according (Neh Ne) |
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