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The children of Bebai, six hundred twenty-eight.
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God's Hand in the Details
Commentators like Matthew Henry and Charles Ellicott emphasize that this long list of names was not just a human administrative task. Nehemiah was explicitly guided by God to take this census. This serves as a reminder that even seemingly mundane work, when done for God's purposes, is part of His divine plan and providence.
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Nehemiah
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19th Century
Anglican
The genealogical record of the people, as the first step toward increasing the population of the metropolis, was decided upon with clear divine gui…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
(See Gill on Nehemiah 7:6).
Presbyterian
Nehemiah knew that the safety of a city, under God, depends more upon the inhabitants than upon its walls. Every good gift and every good work are …
