san.val.lat is the proper name of a figure presented in Nehemiah as opposing and seeking to hinder the wall-building effort.

The supplied verses use this proper name for the same figure in Nehemiah’s account: he hears of the rebuilding, mocks and opposes it, is named among enemies, sends messages connected with intended harm, and is associated with efforts to frighten the narrator.

1. Named opponent of the rebuilding effort · dominant

   In Nehemiah 2:10 and Nehemiah 4:1, the proper-name form identifies the person who is distressed by the welfare sought for Israel and who, on hearing that the wall is being built, becomes angry and mocks the Jews. In Nehemiah 6:1, Nehemiah 6:2, Nehemiah 6:5, Nehemiah 6:12, and Nehemiah 6:14, the same name occurs in clauses about enemies, a proposed meeting intended to cause harm, repeated messages, hiring a prophet, and attempts to frighten the narrator.

   Nehemiah 2:10Nehemiah 2:19Nehemiah 4:1Nehemiah 6:1Nehemiah 6:2Nehemiah 6:5

In the Anselm Project Bible: The APB consistently presents the term as “Sanballat,” a personal name. Across the verses, it places that name in accounts of hearing, mocking, sending, hiring, and being remembered.