The people blessed all the men who willingly offered themselves to dwell in Jerusalem.

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Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

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

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

And the people blessed all the men that willingly offered
themselves to dwell at Jerusalem

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

In all ages, people have preferred their own ease and advantage to the public good. Even the profe ors of religion too commonly seek their own, and…

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