Nehemiah 2:20
“Then answered I them, and said unto them, The God of heaven, he will prosper us; therefore we his servants will arise and build: but ye have no portion, nor right, nor memorial, in Jerusalem.”
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Trusted original commentary from respected historical Bible scholars and theologians.
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
Ye have no portion, nor right - To be a citizen of Jerusalem was a high honor; and they would not permit those who did…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Nehemiah 2:9-20
We are here told,
I. Now Nehemiah was dismissed by the court he was sent from. The king appointed captains of the army…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
The God of heaven see on Neh 1:4.
will prosper us See Neh 1:11. The Vulgate -juvat nos," the present tense corresponding…
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