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Nehemiah 13:10

Nehemiah 13:10
And I perceived that the portions of the Levites had not been given them: for the Levites and the singers, that did the work, were fled every one to his field.

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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771

Then I contended with the rulers;.... The ecclesiastical rulers, the priests that were appointed over those chambers,…

Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

etc. During Nehemiah’s absence there had been a general falling away, and there was danger of a complete national…

Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832

The portions of the Levites had not been given - Hence we find they were obliged to abandon the sacred service, and…

Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Nehemiah 13:10-14

Here is another grievance redressed by Nehemiah.

I. The Levites had been wronged. This was the grievance: their portions…

Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921

The failure of the people to furnish the due supplies to the Levites; and Nehemiah's reform

10. the portions of the…