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A Humble Appeal, Not a Demand
Commentators stress that Nehemiah's prayer is not a prideful demand for reward. Rather than seeking payment based on merit, he makes a humble appeal for God's grace. Scholars explain he is asking God to mercifully accept his actions, which were done for God's honor, and to overlook his human failings in the process.
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Nehemiah
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Charles Ellicott
On Nehemiah 13:14
19th Century
Bishop
Remember me. —Once more the faithful servant of God begs a merciful remembrance of what he had done for the honour of God in the “observan…
John Gill
On Nehemiah 13:14
17th Century
Pastor
Remember me, O my God, concerning this
Not in a way of strict justice, as if he thought he merited anything at the h…
Matthew Henry
On Nehemiah 13:10–14
17th Century
Minister
If a sacred character will not keep people from setting an evil example, it must not shelter anyone from deserved blame and punishment. The Levites…