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Next to him repaired Ezer the son of Jeshua, the ruler of Mizpah, another portion, over against the ascent to the armory at the turning [of the wall].
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Leaders on the Front Lines
The verse highlights that 'Ezer... the ruler of Mizpah' personally took on a section of the wall. Commentator Matthew Henry notes this as a key principle: leaders and nobles did not see the work as beneath them. This demonstrates that in God's work, leadership involves humble, hands-on participation, setting an example for all.
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Nehemiah
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18th Century
Presbyterian
The constant mention of “priests,” “Levites,” and “Nethinims” sufficiently indicates that the writer is here concerned with the priestly quarter, t…
19th Century
Anglican
At the turning of the wall. —Literally, the armoury of the corner: the north-west corner of the “city of David,” with its…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And next to him repaired Ezer, the son of Jeshua, the rulerof Mizpah
Either of anot…
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