Nehemiah 6:6-8

New Catholic Bible

⁶ In it was written: “It has been reported among the nations, and Geshem^[a] confirms it, that you and the Jews are planning a rebellion, that this is the reason you are building the wall, and that you are intending to become their king. ⁷ We have also heard that you have appointed prophets in Jerusalem to proclaim you king. Needless to say, such rumors will be brought to the attention of the king. So come at once and let us discuss this together.”

⁸ I sent the following reply to him: “No such thing that you are suggesting has taken place. It is all in your imagination.”