Nehemiah 6:18
For many in Judah sworn unto him, because he the son in law of Shechaniah the son of Arah; and his son Johanan had taken the daughter of Meshullam the son of Berechiah.
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Context
16 And it came to pass, that when all our enemies heard , and all the heathen that about us saw , they were much cast down in their own eyes: for they perceived that this work was wrought of our Elohim.
17 Moreover in those days the nobles of Judah sent many letters unto Tobiah, and of Tobiah came unto them.
18 For many in Judah sworn unto him, because he the son in law of Shechaniah the son of Arah; and his son Johanan had taken the daughter of Meshullam the son of Berechiah.
19 Also they reported his good deeds before me, and uttered my words to him. Tobiah sent letters to put me in fear.