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It yields much increase to the kings whom you have set over us because of our sins: also they have power over our bodies, and over our cattle, at their pleasure, and we are in great distress.
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The High Cost of Disobedience
Commentators explain that the people's distress was comprehensive. The fruitful land God gave them now enriched foreign kings through heavy taxes. Their bodies could be conscripted for military service or forced labor, and their cattle could be taken at will. This illustrates how the consequences of sin were not abstract but painfully tangible, affecting every aspect of their lives and economy.
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Nehemiah
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19th Century
Anglican
Yieldeth much increase. — In money and kind a very large amount was sent by Syria to the Persian treasury.
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And it yieldeth much increase to the kings whom you have set over us, because of our sins<…
Presbyterian
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 …
