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Explaining the Numbers
Commentators note the number of porters here (172) differs from the list in 1 Chronicles 9 (212). A common explanation is that the lists cover different time periods. The list in Chronicles may reflect those who returned with Zerubbabel, while Nehemiah's includes additions from Ezra's time, showing the community's growth.
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Albert Barnes
On Nehemiah 11:4–19
18th Century
Theologian
See the marginal reference notes. Both accounts appear to be extracts from a public official register that Nehemiah had prepared for his census. Th…
Charles Ellicott
On Nehemiah 11:4–19
19th Century
Bishop
The heads in Jerusalem: the list, as compared with 1 Chronicles 9:0, is by no means complete. Judah and Benjamin are represented, with …
John Gill
On Nehemiah 11:19
17th Century
Pastor
Moreover, the porters, Akkub, Talmon, and their brothers who kept the gates, were one hundred and seventy two . ] Of whom…
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Matthew Henry
On Nehemiah 11:1–36
17th Century
Minister
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…