Where is Geshem in the Bible?
Lived during the exile and the return
Geshem, the Arab is mentioned in the book of Nehemiah as one of the main opponents of Nehemiah's efforts to rebuild the walls of Jerusalem in the 5th century BC. Geshem appears in 4 verses of the Bible.
What happened at Geshem?
Geshem the Arab is mentioned in the book of Nehemiah as one of the main opponents of Nehemiah's efforts to rebuild the walls of Jerusalem in the 5th century BC. Geshem, along with Sanballat the Horonite and Tobiah the Ammonite, mocked and ridiculed Nehemiah when they learned of his intention to rebuild the city walls (Neh.2.19). Later, when the wall was being built, Geshem and his allies conspired to harm Nehemiah and hinder the work. They invited Nehemiah to meet with them in the plain of Ono, but Nehemiah perceived that they intended to do him harm and declined their invitation (Neh.6.1-2). Geshem and his associates also spread rumors accusing Nehemiah of rebelling against the Persian king and aspiring to become king himself (Neh.6.6-7). Despite these attempts to intimidate and discourage him, Nehemiah remained focused on his mission and relied on God's protection and guidance. The opposition from Geshem and his allies highlights the political and social challenges faced by the Jewish community as they sought to reestablish themselves in Jerusalem after the Babylonian exile.
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Compiled by Protos: the verse list on this page. Where one name belongs to more than one person or place, each of them gets a separate entry.
Where does Geshem appear in the Bible?
Geshem is referenced in 4 verses. Every passage below is about this one, not just every verse the word turns up in.
- Nehemiah 2:19
- Nehemiah 6:1
- Nehemiah 6:2
- Nehemiah 6:6
What else appears in these passages?
These turn up in the same passages as Geshem.
Common questions
How many times does the Bible mention Geshem?
Geshem appears in 4 verses, all of them in Nehemiah.
Which books of the Bible mention Geshem?
Just one: Nehemiah.
Where can I read every verse about Geshem?
This page lists 4 of them. Protos carries all 4, and opens this entry on the verse you are reading rather than in a separate tab.
