The provisions I paid for each day included one ox, six choice sheep or goats, and a large number of poultry. And every ten days we needed a large supply of all kinds of wine. Yet I refused to claim the governor’s food allowance because the people already carried a heavy burden.

Commentaries

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

Compare the far grander provision for Solomon’s table (see the marginal reference).

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

Now that which was prepared for me daily was one ox and six
choice sheep
Or fat ones;…

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…