Nehemiah 11:2
“And the people blessed all the men, that willingly offered themselves to dwell at Jerusalem.”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
And the people blessed all the men that willingly offered themselves to dwell at Jerusalem. Who were not taken by lot,…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
All the men that willingly offered - Some volunteered their services, which was considered a sacrifice to patriotism at…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Nehemiah 11:1-19
Jerusalem is called here the holy city (Neh 11:1), because there the temple was, and that was the place God had chosen…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
that willingly offered themselves Another group is here distinguished, i.e. those who volunteered to go and dwell in…
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