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The history reverts to Nehemiah 7:5; lots are cast for the transfer of one-tenth of the people to the capital.
And the rulers.

And the people blessed all the men that willingly offered
themselves to dwell at Jerusalem …

In all ages, people have preferred their own ease and advantage to the public good. Even the professors of religion too commonly seek their own, an…
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