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Then there arose a great cry of the people and of their wives against their brothers the Jews.
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A New, Internal Threat
Commentators highlight a significant shift in this chapter. While Nehemiah's previous struggles were against external enemies, this new crisis arises from within the community itself. As Charles Ellicott notes, the problem is the 'hard treatment of Jews by Jews,' showing that internal division can be as destructive as outside opposition.
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19th Century
Anglican
Their brethren the Jews. —Nehemiah’s other troubles had come from external enemies: he begins this account by laying emphasis on t…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And there was a great cry of the people, and of their wives , &c.] Those of the poorer sort:
agai…
Presbyterian
Men prey upon their fellow-creatures: by despising the poor they reproach their Maker. Such conduct is a disgrace to any, but who can sufficiently …
