Tobiah Ammonite Official who Opposed Nehemiah

Tobiah was an Ammonite official who allied with Sanballat to oppose Nehemiah's rebuilding of Jerusalem's walls. He mocked the Jews' efforts and later gained influence through marriage ties with Jewish nobles. Nehemiah later expelled his belongings from a temple chamber.

1. Opposition445 BC

   Tobiah the Ammonite opposes Nehemiah's rebuilding project.

   NEH 2:10, 19

2. Mockery445 BC

   Tobiah mocks the wall, saying even a fox could break it down.

   NEH 4:3

3. Intimidation Letters445 BC

   Tobiah sends threatening letters to intimidate Nehemiah.

   NEH 6:17-19

4. Temple Infiltration433 BC

   During Nehemiah's absence, the priest Eliashib gives Tobiah a room in the temple.

   NEH 13:4-7

5. Expelled433 BC

   Nehemiah returns and throws Tobiah's belongings out of the temple.

   NEH 13:8-9