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God's Hand in the Details
Nehemiah explicitly states, "my God put into my heart" to conduct this census. Commentators emphasize this as a powerful reminder that God's guidance extends to practical and administrative tasks. Every good work and prudent plan, not just overtly spiritual acts, can be ascribed to the direction of Divine Providence.
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Nehemiah
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Albert Barnes
On Nehemiah 7:5
18th Century
Theologian
It is argued by some that the entire catalogue that follows (Nehemiah 7:7–73) is not the register of those “who came up ‘at the first,’…
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 7:5
17th Century
Pastor
And my God put into mine heart
Every good motion in him, and whatever he thought of that was conducive to the good a…
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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 …