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Biblical People: Geshem

The final member in the trio of opposition to Nehemiah is Geshem, an Arab. Once Nehemiah finishes rebuilding the walls, but before he can set the gates, Sanballat and Geshem send Nehemiah a message, imploring him to meet with them. Nehemiah realizes this is a ploy. He knows they want to hurt him, possibly even […]

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Biblical People: Sanballat

As Nehemiah sets about rebuilding the wall surrounding the city of Jerusalem, he faces obstacles. These come primarily from three men who band together to oppose him and his work. They are Sanballat, Tobiah, and Geshem. Though they share a common goal to stop Nehemiah, each plays a different role in their efforts to halt […]