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It came to pass that, when the gates of Jerusalem began to be dark before the Sabbath, I commanded that the doors should be shut, and commanded that they should not be opened until after the Sabbath: and some of my servants set I over the gates, that there should no burden be brought in on the Sabbath day.
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Decisive, Practical Leadership
Commentators highlight Nehemiah's practical leadership. He didn't just issue a command; he ensured its execution. By ordering the gates shut as evening approached and placing his own trusted servants as guards, he took direct, personal responsibility for upholding the Sabbath, suggesting he couldn't fully trust the regular porters to resist bribes.
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Albert Barnes
On Nehemiah 13:19
18th Century
Theologian
The gates were closed at the sunset of the day before the Sabbath, since the Sabbath was regarded as commencing on the previous evening.
Charles Ellicott
On Nehemiah 13:19
19th Century
Bishop
Some of my servants. —These are several times mentioned as employed in public duty. Here they are used provisionally, to keep out …
John Gill
On Nehemiah 13:19
17th Century
Pastor
And it came to pass, that when the gates of Jerusalem began to
be dark before the sabbath<…
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Matthew Henry
On Nehemiah 13:15–22
17th Century
Minister
Keeping the Lord's day holy is an important matter for the attention of those who would promote true godliness. Religion never prospers while Sabba…