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Sanballat

Sanballat Opponent of Nehemiah

Old Testament445 BC View journey on map

About Sanballat

Sanballat was the governor of Samaria who vigorously opposed Nehemiah's efforts to rebuild Jerusalem's walls. He used mockery, threats, conspiracy, and deception to try to stop the work. Despite his opposition, Nehemiah persevered and completed the wall in 52 days.

Events in the life of Sanballat

Nehemiah rebuilds the walls
Nehemiah rebuilds the walls

Jerusalem · NEH 6:15

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Sanballat's Character Traits

HostileDeceptivePersistent enemy

Sanballat's Life Timeline

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  1. Opposition Begins445 BC

    Sanballat opposes Nehemiah's plan to rebuild Jerusalem's walls.

    NEH 2:10, 19

  2. Mockery445 BC

    Sanballat mocks the Jews' rebuilding efforts.

    NEH 4:1-3

  3. Conspiracy445 BC

    Sanballat plots to attack Jerusalem and stop the work.

    NEH 4:7-8

  4. Intimidation445 BC

    Sanballat tries to lure Nehemiah into a trap through deception.

    NEH 6:1-9

  5. False Prophet445 BC

    Sanballat hires prophets to intimidate Nehemiah.

    NEH 6:10-14

Who is linked to Sanballat

Sanballat's Key Relationships

Nehemiah
NehemiahEnemy

Opponent - Sanballat consistently opposed Nehemiah's mission.

Tobiah
TobiahAlly

Co-conspirator - Tobiah joined Sanballat in opposing the Jews.

Sanballat's Key Locations

Samaria
Samaria

Region Sanballat governed.

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Spiritual Lessons from Sanballat

Opposition to God's Work

Sanballat used every tactic - mockery, threats, deception, false prophets - to stop God's work. Yet the wall was completed in 52 days. Those who do God's work will face opposition, but persistence and prayer overcome every obstacle.

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