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Moreover there were at my table, of the Jews and the rulers, one hundred fifty men, besides those who came to us from among the nations that were round about us.
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Leadership as Sacrifice
Commentators highlight the immense personal cost of Nehemiah's leadership. He fed 150 Jewish officials and rulers daily, plus other visitors, entirely from his own resources. This demonstrates a powerful model of a leader who serves and provides for the people rather than enriching himself at their expense.
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19th Century
Anglican
At my table. —The charge on the governor’s free hospitality was heavy: “of the Jews a hundred and fifty rulers, besides those that…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Moreover, there were at my table an hundred and fifty of the Jews and rulers Every da…
Presbyterian
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…