Tyndale Open Study NotesNehemiah 6

After solving the financial crisis (see Nehemiah 5), the story shifts back to how those against rebuilding tried to scare or stop Nehemiah.

The plain of Ono, located near Lod (Ezra 2:33), was likely a neutral site west of Jerusalem. Nehemiah would have been unprotected there.

• plotting to revolt...become their king: Those who opposed rebuilding the temple used similar tactics (see Ezra 4).

• At times in Israel's history, prophets helped establish a new king (compare 1 Samuel 9:16; 2 Kings 9).

A good leader does not run from danger but stands as an example for their people.

in fifty-two days: Everyone understood that God's help made this success possible (see also Nehemiah 1:11; 2:8, 18, 20; 4:15, 20).