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Leadership by Example
Commentators highlight that the rebuilding began with Eliashib the high priest and his fellow priests. By taking the lead in this practical, demanding work, they set a powerful example for all the people of Israel, inspiring unity and encouraging participation in the great task.
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Nehemiah
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Albert Barnes
On Nehemiah 3:1
18th Century
Theologian
Eliashib (compare the marginal reference) was the grandson of Joshua, the high priest contemporary with Zerubbabel.
The sheep gate – …
Charles Ellicott
On Nehemiah 3:1
19th Century
Bishop
Then Eliashib. —The account begins with due honour to the high priest and the priesthood.
The sheep gate w…
John Gill
On Nehemiah 3:1
17th Century
Pastor
Then Eliashib the high priest rose up with his brethren the
priests
This was the gran…
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Matthew Henry
On Nehemiah 3:1–32
17th Century
Minister
The work was divided so that everyone might know what they had to do and attend to it, with a desire to excel, yet without contention or separate i…