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The rulers didn`t know where I went, or what I did; neither had I as yet told it to the Jews, nor to the priests, nor to the nobles, nor to the rulers, nor to the rest who did the work.
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Wise Leadership & Discretion
Commentators emphasize Nehemiah's deliberate caution. He conducted his initial survey in secret, not yet telling any officials—Persian or Jewish—or even the future workers. Scholars explain this was a prudent strategy, necessary because the city was filled with potential dangers and opposition. This shows that wise leadership sometimes requires careful, quiet preparation before a public announcement.
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Nehemiah
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18th Century
Presbyterian
The rulers - The principal authorities of the city, in the absence of the special governor.
The rest that did the work - that i…
19th Century
Anglican
The rest that did the work, that is, afterwards. The caution of this procedure is justified by subsequent events: the city teemed …
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And the rulers knew not whither I went, or what I did . &c.] The rulers of the city of Jerusalem, who seem to be off…
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