Nehemiah 5:17
“Moreover there were at my table an hundred and fifty of the Jews and rulers, beside those that came unto us from among the heathen that are about us.”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
Now that which was prepared for me daily was one ox and six choice sheep,.... Or fat ones; of beef and mutton a…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
A hundred and fifty of the Jews - He kept open house, entertained all comers; besides having one hundred and fifty Jews…
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
Moreover Nehemiah mentions another proof of his generosity as governor. He regularly entertained over 150 officials, and…
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