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They took fortified cities, and a fat land, and possessed houses full of all good things, cisterns hewn out, vineyards, and olive groves, and fruit-trees in abundance: so they ate, and were filled, and became fat, and delighted themselves in your great goodness.

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God's Lavish Provision

Commentators emphasize that this verse catalogues the immense, ready-made blessings God gave to Israel. They inherited fortified cities, fertile land, furnished houses, and mature vineyards—a life of abundance they did not build themselves. This highlights the sheer scale of God's "great goodness" and provision for His people.

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Nehemiah

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

On Nehemiah 9:25

18th Century

Theologian

Became fat. — that is, “grew proud,” or “wanton” — a phrase only occurring here, in the margin reference, and in (Jeremiah 5:28)…

John Gill

John Gill

On Nehemiah 9:25

17th Century

Pastor

And they took strong cities
Such as, in an hyperbolical way, are said to be walled up to heaven, ([Reference Deutero…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On Nehemiah 9:4–38

17th Century

Minister

The summary of their prayers we have here on record. Much more, no doubt, was said. Whatever ability we have to do anything in the way of duty, we …

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