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Now these are the chiefs of the province who lived in Jerusalem: but in the cities of Judah lived everyone in his possession in their cities, [to wit], Israel, the priests, and the Levites, and the Nethinim, and the children of Solomon`s servants.

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A Province, Not a Kingdom

Commentators point out that the term "province" is significant. It reveals that Judah was not a fully independent kingdom but a district within the Persian Empire. This historical context underscores the people's dependent status and Nehemiah's official role as a governor appointed by a foreign power.

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Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On Nehemiah 11:3

19th Century

Bishop

Of the province. —This reveals the hand of Nehemiah, who was still a Persian official as well as a governor of Judah; and it shows…

John Gill

John Gill

On Nehemiah 11:3

17th Century

Pastor

Now these are the chief of the province that dwelt in
Jerusalem
That is, of Judea, re…

Matthew Henry

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…

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