Nehemiah 4:1

Opposition Begins

¹ But it came to pass, when Sanballat heard that we were building the wall, it angered him, and he was greatly displeased, - and mocked the Jews; ² and spake before his brethren, and the army of Samaria, and said, What are, these feeble Jews, doing? will they fortify themselves? will they sacrifice? will they make an end in a day? will they bring to life the stones out of the heaps of dust, when, they, have been burned up?

Against the Jews

Became Angry

Sanballat

Nehemiah 2:10

And, when Sanballat the Horonite, and Tobiah the servant the Ammonite, heard of it, it vexed them, with a great vexation, - that there had come a man, to seek welfare, for the sons of Israel.

Nehemiah 2:19

But, when Sanballat the Horonite, and Tobiah the servant the Ammonite, and Geshem the Arabian, heard it, they laughed at us, and poured contempt upon us, - and said, What is this thing which ye would do? against the king, would ye rebel?

Ezra 4:1-5

Now, when the adversaries of Judah and Benjamin heard - that, the Sons of the Exile, were building the temple, unto Yahweh, God of Israel,

Psalm 35:15-16

But, in mine overthrow, have they rejoiced, and gathered themselves together, - There gathered themselves together against me foolish men, and I knew it not, They have torn in pieces, and not been silent;

Psalm 44:13-14

Thou dust make us, A reproach to our neighbours, A mockery and a derision to them who are round about us:

Matthew 27:29

and, plaiting a crown out of thorns, they put it upon his head, and a reed in his right hand, - and, kneeling before him, began to mock him, saying - Joy to thee, King of the Jews!

Acts 5:17

But the High-priest, arising, and all who were with him, - being the sect of the Sadducees, - were filled with jealousy,

Hebrews 11:36

Others, again, of mockings and scourgings, received trial, nay! further, of bonds and imprisonments: