Enemy Strategies to Stop God's Work

Strategy #1 in vv 1-4 - Nehemiah's enemies tried to deceive him into believing that they wanted to live peaceably with him.

Strategy #2 in vv 5-9 - Nehemiah's enemies misrepresented his motives for rebuilding Jerusalem

Strategy #3 in vv 10-14 - Nehemiah's enemies tempted him to fear for the loss of his life.