An Arab opponent of Nehemiah who mocked those working to rebuild the walls of Jerusalem (Nehemiah 2:19; 6:1–6). It is probable he lived in the north Arabian Desert. A Dedanite Arabian inscription has identified him as “Gashmu,” son of Shahr. Like Sanballat and Tobiah, the rebuilding of Jerusalem threatened his economic interests.
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From Tyndale Bible Dictionary, adapted by Mission Mutual. CC BY-SA 4.0.