The “sending of portions” to the poor is not distinctly mentioned in any but the later historical Scriptures (compare the margin reference). The pr…

For the joy of the Lord is your strength. This beautiful sentence is, literally, delight in Jehovah is a strong refug…

Then he said unto them
Nehemiah the Tirshatha or governor:

It was a good sign that their hearts were tender, when they heard the words of the law. The people were to send portions to those for whom nothing …