Nehemiah 13:21
“Then I testified against them, and said unto them, Why lodge ye about the wall? if ye do so again, I will lay hands on you. From that time forth came they no more on the sabbath.”
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Trusted original commentary from respected historical Bible scholars and theologians.
Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
And their children spoke half in the speech of Ashdod,.... Which they learned of their mothers, so that it was a mixed…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
The lodging of the merchants with their merchandise just outside Jerusalem during the Sabbath, marked their impatience…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
I will lay hands on you - I will imprison every man of you. This had the desired effect; they came no more.
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Nehemiah 13:15-22
Here is another instance of that blessed reformation in which Nehemiah was so active. He revived sabbath-sanctification,…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
Why lodge ye about the wall? R.V. marg. -Heb. before", LXX. ἀπέναντι, Vulg. -ex adverso." Nehemiah, in his capacity of…