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I told them of the hand of my God which was good on me, as also of the king`s words that he had spoken to me. They said, Let us rise up and build. So they strengthened their hands for the good [work].
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God's Hand & The King's Words
Commentators highlight how Nehemiah presented two powerful motivators. First, he testified to "the hand of my God," attributing his success to divine providence working through the Persian king. Second, he shared "the king's words," providing the official, earthly commission. This blend of divine calling and human authority gave the people the confidence to commit to the work.
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Nehemiah
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18th Century
Presbyterian
The king’s words - These have not been given; but the royal permission to restore the walls is implied in Nehemiah 2:5-6.
19th Century
Anglican
Nehemiah’s cautious preliminaries.
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Then I told them of the hand of my God which was good upon me . &c.] Of the kind providence of God in exalting him i…
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