Nehemiah 6:5-9

5But the fifth time Sanballat sent his young aide to me in this way, he had an open letter in his hand.

6In it was written: “It has been heard among the nations—and Geshem substantiates it—that you and the Jews are planning to revolt. That is why you are rebuilding the wall. Furthermore, according to these reports, you are to become their king

7and have even appointed prophets to make this proclamation about you in Jerusalem saying, ‘There is a king in Judah.’ Now, the king is going to hear about these reports. So come now! Let us confer together.”

8Then I sent a message to him, saying, “Nothing like what you are saying is happening; you are devising them from your own heart.”

9For they were all trying to intimidate us, thinking, “Their hands will become weak from the work and it will not be done.” So now, strengthen my hands!