The opposition of Sanballat and Tobiah against the effort of Nehemiah to rebuild the walls of Jerusalem was countered by

• A.posting guards to watch against the enemies day and night and praying to God
• B.appealing to Sanballat and his men to join in the work of rebuilding
• C.seeking military assistance from the King of Babylon
• D.praying to God to utterly destroy the enemies
• E.inviting the governors of the provinces beyond the river to attack them