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God's Hand on the King
Nehemiah attributes the pagan king's favor directly to 'the good hand of my God upon me.' Commentators like Gill and Henry emphasize this as the key to the verse. It's a powerful reminder that God's providence can work through secular authorities and worldly systems to accomplish His purposes for His people.
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Nehemiah
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Albert Barnes
On Nehemiah 2:8
18th Century
Theologian
The king’s forest - Rather, park. The word used פרדס pardês; compare παράδεισος paradeisos—found only he…
Charles Ellicott
On Nehemiah 2:1–8
19th Century
Bishop
Nehemiah’s appeal to the king.
John Gill
On Nehemiah 2:8
17th Century
Pastor
And a letter unto Asaph the keeper of the king's forest
The forest or mountain of Lebanon, which, because of its odo…
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Matthew Henry
On Nehemiah 2:1–8
17th Century
Minister
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…