Nehemiah 6:5 KJV
Then sent Sanballat his servant unto me in like manner the fifth time with an open letter in his hand;
Nehemiah 6:3–7 KJV Chapter Context
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And I sent messengers unto them, saying, I am doing a great work, so that I cannot come down: why should the work cease, whilst I leave it, and come down to you?
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Yet they sent unto me four times after this sort; and I answered them after the same manner.
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Then sent Sanballat his servant unto me in like manner the fifth time with an open letter in his hand;
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Wherein was written, It is reported among the heathen, and Gashmu saith it, that thou and the Jews think to rebel: for which cause thou buildest the wall, that thou mayest be their king, according to these words.
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And thou hast also appointed prophets to preach of thee at Jerusalem, saying, There is a king in Judah: and now shall it be reported to the king according to these words. Come now therefore, and let us take counsel together.