Governor of Samaria • Post-Exilic Period
Sanballat was a regional governor who strongly opposed the rebuilding of Jerusalem during the time of Nehemiah. Along with Tobiah and other leaders, he attempted to intimidate and stop the restoration work.
Related: Tobiah, Nehemiah, Returnees from Exile
Scripture: Nehemiah 2:10, Nehemiah 4:1-8, Nehemiah 6:1-14