^{5 Ref} Then sent Sanballat his servant to me in like manner the fifth time with an open letter in his hand,

^{6 Ref} in which was written, It is reported among the nations, and Gashmu says it, that you and the Jews think to rebel; for which cause you are building the wall: and you would be their king, according to these words.

^{7 Ref} You have also appointed prophets to preach of you at Jerusalem, saying, There is 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 Ref} Then I sent to him, saying, There are no such things done as you say, but you feign them out of your own heart.