And it came to pass, when the Jews that dwelt by them,.... Near Samaria, Arabia, and Ashdod, and had intelligence of their designs:came, they said to us ten times; that is, they came to them at Jerusalem, and often told them, as this phrase "ten times" signifies,See Gill on "Ge 31:7",from all places whence ye shall return unto us: they will be upon you, come which way you will, so that ye are in the utmost danger: or "from all places"; where you are repairing and rebuilding:return to us; that ye may enjoy peace and prosperity with us under Sanballat, &c.
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Nehemiah 4:12
Nehemiah 4:12
John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible · John Gill (1697–1771) · Public Domain
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