Nehemiah 4:22
“Likewise at the same time said I unto the people, Let every one with his servant lodge within Jerusalem, that in the night they may be a guard to us, and labour on the day.”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
Likewise at the same time said I unto the people,.... That were at work upon the wall:
let everyone with his servant…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
Let every one ... lodge within Jerusalem - i. e. Let none return to his own village or city at night, but let all take…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
Let every one with his servant lodge within Jerusalem - The country people were accustomed, after their day's labor, to…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Nehemiah 4:16-23
When the builders had so far reason to think the design of the enemies broken as to return to their work, yet they were…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
Likewise … said I unto the people Another prudent regulation is enacted by Nehemiah. He addresses -the people," namely…