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the children of Gazzam, the children of Uzza, the children of Paseah.
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God's Hand in the Details
Commentators note that this long list of names, including the families in this verse, was compiled under divine inspiration. Both Charles Ellicott and Matthew Henry emphasize that Nehemiah's administrative work was not merely human prudence but was guided by God's providence. This serves as a reminder that God is intimately involved in the practical details of building His kingdom.
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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 …
