- Why was Nehemiah reluctant to “meet” with Sanballat and others of his ilk?
- What accusation did the Sanballat group indicate would be made to the Persian ruler — and how did it personally involve Nehemiah?
- What advice (Nehemiah 6:10) was given to Nehemiah by one of his supporters (Shemaiah)?
- According to Nehemiah 6:11, although appearing to be a “prophet,” actually Shemaiah was an agent of whom?
- In Nehemiah 6:14, are the “deeds” against the prophetess and “other prophets” specified? But can one assume that they were violence and other similar actions?
- According to Nehemiah 6:15, was the wall finished before or after Rosh Hashanah — and what “report” was circulated as a result?
- From Nehemiah 6:17 et seq., would it appear that there were some (if not many) who were identified with, and/or agents of, Sanballat and his minions?
- And, if so, from what strata of the population did they seem to derive?
- Was there some family relationship which (partly) explains this support?
