Nehemiah 5:16
“Yea, also I continued in the work of this wall, neither bought we any land: and all my servants were gathered thither unto the work.”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
Moreover, there were at my table an hundred and fifty of the Jews and rulers,.... Every day at his own cost, which must…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
I continued ... land - i. e. - “I took my share in the work of the wall, as general superintendent. I did not take…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
Neither bought we any land - Neither he nor his officers took any advantage of the necessities of the people, to buy…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Nehemiah 5:14-19
Nehemiah had mentioned his own practice, as an inducement to the nobles not to burden the poor, no, not with just…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
Yea also I continued in the work, &c. R.V. marg. -Heb. held fast to". It does not appear certain whether Nehemiah here…
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