The former governors, in contrast, had laid heavy burdens on the people, demanding a daily ration of food and wine, besides forty pieces of silver. Even their assistants took advantage of the people. But because I feared God, I did not act that way.

Commentaries

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

Forty shekels of silver - A daily sum from the entire province. For such a table as that kept by Nehemiah (Nehemiah 5:18), this …

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

Nehemiah’s vindication of his own conduct.

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

But the former governors, that had been before me, were
chargeable to the people
Betw…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

Those who truly fear God, will not dare to do anything cruel or unjust. Let all who are in public places remember that they are so placed to do goo…