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Sanballat
A governor of Samaria who mocked and schemed against Nehemiah's rebuilding of Jerusalem's walls.
What we know — and how we know it
Bible — stated in scripture (with verse) · 1
Archaeology — physical evidence · 1
Life, role & deeds
BibleThe chief opponent of Nehemiah's rebuilding of Jerusalem's walls, allied with Tobiah and Geshem.
Nehemiah 2:19; 4:1–2
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ArchaeologyThe Elephantine papyri, letters from a Jewish colony in Egypt, name 'Sanballat governor of Samaria' and his sons — the very official Nehemiah faced.
Elephantine papyri, 'Petition to Bagohi/Bagoas' (Cowley 30 = TAD A4.7), 407 BC, naming Delaiah and Shelemiah 'sons of Sanballat governor of Samaria'; A. E. Cowley, Aramaic Papyri of the Fifth Century B.C. (Oxford: Clarendon, 1923), no. 30
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Samaria
Where in scripture
Nehemiah
Nehemiah 2:10Nehemiah 2:19Nehemiah 4:1Nehemiah 4:7Nehemiah 6:1Nehemiah 6:2Nehemiah 6:5Nehemiah 6:12Nehemiah 6:14Nehemiah 13:28