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A Sacrificial Relocation
Commentators explain that moving to Jerusalem was a significant hardship. It was considered a post of danger, and it required families to leave their established country possessions. Those who volunteered were not choosing a life of ease but were making a genuine sacrifice for the security and restoration of the capital city.
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Nehemiah
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Charles Ellicott
On Nehemiah 11:1–2
19th Century
Bishop
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.
John Gill
On Nehemiah 11:2
17th Century
Pastor
And the people blessed all the men that willingly offered
themselves to dwell at Jerusalem …
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…