Nehemiah 6:7
And you hast also appointed prophets to preach of you at Jerusalem, saying, a king in Judah: and now shall it be reported to the king according to these words. Come now therefore, and let us take counsel together.
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Context
5 Then sent Sanballat his servant unto me in like manner the fifth time with an open letter in his hand;
6 Wherein written, It is reported among the heathen, and Gashmu says you and the Jews think to rebel: for which cause you buildest the wall, that you mayest be their king, according to these words.
7 And you hast also appointed prophets to preach of you at Jerusalem, saying, a king in Judah: and now shall it be reported to the king according to these words. Come now therefore, and let us take counsel together.
8 Then I sent unto him, saying, There are no such things done as you sayest, but you feignest them out of your own heart.
9 For they all made us afraid, saying, Their hands shall be weakened from the work, that it be not done. Now therefore, , strengthen my hands.