Nehemiah 11:23
“For it was the king's commandment concerning them, that a certain portion should be for the singers, due for every day.”
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Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
The goodwill of Artaxerxes toward the ministers employed in the temple service, had been previously shown by his…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
It was the king's commandment - By the king some understand David, and others Artaxerxes. It is most probable that it…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Nehemiah 11:20-36
Having given an account of the principal persons that dwelt in Jerusalem (a larger account of whom he had before, Ch1…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
Forit was] R.V. For there was.
the king's commandment R.V. a commandment from the king.
That this was the Persian king…
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