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God Guides the Details
Commentators note that Nehemiah's decision to consult this long genealogical list was directly inspired by God. This reminds believers that God is involved in all aspects of His work, including administrative details. As one scholar puts it, 'What is done by human prudence must be ascribed to the direction of Divine Providence.'
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Nehemiah
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Charles Ellicott
On Nehemiah 7:5–73
19th Century
Bishop
The genealogical record of the people, as the first step toward increasing the population of the metropolis, was decided upon with clear divine gui…
John Gill
On Nehemiah 7:49
17th Century
Pastor
(See Gill on Nehemiah 7:6).
Matthew Henry
On Nehemiah 7:5–73
17th Century
Minister
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 …