Nehemiah 5:4
“There were also that said, We have borrowed money for the king's tribute, and that upon our lands and vineyards.”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
There were also that said,.... Who though they were able to buy corn for their families without mortgaging their…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
The king’s tribute - The tax payable to the Persian monarch (compare Ezr 4:13; Est 10:1). In ancient times, heavy…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
We have borrowed money - This should be read, We have borrowed money for the king's tribute on our lands and vineyards.…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Nehemiah 5:1-5
We have here the tears of the oppressed, which Solomon considered, Ecc 4:1. Let us consider them as here they are…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
Yet a third class is mentioned, who had been compelled to borrow in order to pay the taxes and, not having the means to…
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