Nehemiah 6:7-9

Contemporary English Version

⁷ You even have prophets in Jerusalem, claiming you are now the king of Judah. You know the Persian king will hear about this, so let's get together and talk it over.

⁸ I sent a message back to Sanballat, saying, “None of this is true! You are making it all up.”

⁹ Our enemies were trying to frighten us and to keep us from our work. But I asked God to give me strength.