Nehemiah 13:11
“Then contended I with the rulers, and said, Why is the house of God forsaken? And I gathered them together, and set them in their place.”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
Then brought all Judah the tithe of corn, and the new wine, and the oil, into the treasuries. When they saw a…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
I gathered them together - Nehemiah gathered the Levites from their lands, and reinstated them in their set offices.
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
Why is the house of God forsaken? - They had all solemnly promised, Neh 10:39, that they would never forsake the house…
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
contended I Cf. Neh 13:17-25; Neh 5:7.
the rulers R.V. marg. -Or, deputies".
forsaken Neglected by the Jews and deserted…
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