Sanballat's Journey Map

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Sanballat hears of Nehemiah's arrival
Nehemiah 2:10

When Sanballat the Horonite, and Tobiah the servant, the Ammonite, heard {of it}, it grieved them exceedingly that there was come a man to seek the welfare of the children of Israel.

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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.

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Journey Timeline

  1. Opposition Begins445 BC

    Samaria

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

    NEH 2:10, 19

  2. Mockery445 BC

    Jerusalem

    Sanballat mocks the Jews' rebuilding efforts.

    NEH 4:1-3

  3. Conspiracy445 BC

    Jerusalem

    Sanballat plots to attack Jerusalem and stop the work.

    NEH 4:7-8

  4. Intimidation445 BC

    Jerusalem

    Sanballat tries to lure Nehemiah into a trap through deception.

    NEH 6:1-9

  5. False Prophet445 BC

    Jerusalem

    Sanballat hires prophets to intimidate Nehemiah.

    NEH 6:10-14

Events in the life of Sanballat

Nehemiah rebuilds the walls
Nehemiah rebuilds the walls

Jerusalem · NEH 6:15

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