Nehemiah 13:2
“Because they met not the children of Israel with bread and with water, but hired Balaam against them, that he should curse them: howbeit our God turned the curse into a blessing.”
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Trusted original commentary from respected historical Bible scholars and theologians.
Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
Because they met not the children of Israel with bread,.... The same reason is given, and what follows in this verse is…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Nehemiah 13:1-9
It was the honour of Israel, and the greatest preservation of their holiness, that they were a peculiar people, and were…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
because they met not, &c. Cf. Deu 23:4, - Because they metyou not with bread and with waterin the way when ye came forth…
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