Geshem
Geshem the Arab, along with Sanballat and Tobiah, opposed Nehemiah's efforts to rebuild the walls of Jerusalem and tried to intimidate and discourage him.
MaleExile and Return eraOld Testament1 book5 verses
Summary
A man living at the time of Exile and Return, first mentioned at Nehemiah 2:19; only referred to as Geshem (גֶּ֫שֶׁם).
Glossary entries
Alternative names
- גֶּ֫שֶׁםGeshem
Mentions
Includes 1 verse that refer to Geshem without naming them, as “he”, “she”, or the subject of a verb.
- But when Sanballat the Horonite, Tobiah the Ammonite official, and Geshem the Arab heard about this, they mocked us and ridiculed us, saying, “What is this you are doing? Are you rebelling against the king?”
- When Sanballat, Tobiah, Geshem the Arab, and the rest of our enemies heard that I had rebuilt the wall and not a gap was left—though to that time I had not yet installed the doors in the gates—
- Sanballat and Geshem sent me this message: “Come, let us meet together in one of the villages on the plain of Ono.” But they were planning to harm me.
- …that read: “It is reported among the nations—and Geshem agrees—that you and the Jews are plotting to revolt, and this is why you are building the wall. According to these reports, you are to become their king,
- Nehemiah 6:9Referred to, not namedFor they were all trying to frighten us, saying, “Their hands will be weakened in the work, and it will never be finished.” But now, my God, strengthen my hands.