Moreover I said to the king, If it please the king, let letters be given me to the governors beyond the River, that they may let me pass through until I come to Judah;

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Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

Nehemiah’s appeal to the king.

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

Moreover, I said to the king, let letters be given me to
the governors beyond the river

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

Our prayers must be supported by serious efforts; otherwise, we mock God. We are not limited to specific times for our addresses to the King of Kin…

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