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besides their men-servants and their maid-servants, of whom there were seven thousand three hundred thirty-seven: and they had two hundred forty-five singing men and singing women.

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Divine Guidance in the Details

The provided commentaries do not focus on the specifics of this verse (servants and singers) but on the broader context of the census. They highlight that this entire project was not just human administration but was undertaken with 'clear divine guidance.' As Matthew Henry notes, 'What is done by human prudence must be ascribed to the direction of Divine Providence,' reminding readers that God is intimately involved in the practical details of rebuilding His people and His kingdom.

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Nehemiah

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Charles Ellicott

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

John Gill

On Nehemiah 7:67

17th Century

Pastor

(See Gill on Nehemiah 7:6).

Matthew Henry

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 …