Nehemiah 5:14 Meaning, Study, & Commentary | WEB

Moreover from the time that I was appointed to be their governor in the land of Judah, from the twentieth year even to the two and thirtieth year of Artaxerxes the king, [that is], twelve years, I and my brothers have not eaten the bread of the governor.

Commentaries

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century

Presbyterian

18th Century

Have not eaten the bread of the governor - that is, “have not, like other Persian governors, lived at the expense of the people under my gov…

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century

Anglican

19th Century

Nehemiah’s vindication of his own conduct.

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century

Reformed Baptist

17th Century

Moreover, from the time that I was appointed to be their
governor in the land of Judah

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century

Presbyterian

17th Century

Those who truly fear God, will not dare to do anything cruel or unjust. Let all who are in public places remember that they are so placed to do goo…

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