NEHEMIAH CHAPTER 1 Nehemiah, understanding by Hanani the affliction of the Jews, and the misery of Jerusalem, NEHEMIAH 1:1, mourneth, fasteth, and prayeth, NEHEMIAH 1:4. His prayer for them, NEHEMIAH 1:5; and for success in his petition to the king, NEHEMIAH 1:11. THE WORDS OF NEHEMIAH, or rather,... [ Continue Reading ]
ONE OF MY BRETHREN; of my family, or tribe, or nation. THAT HAD ESCAPED out of the slavery which they endured in strange lands. WHICH, WERE LEFT OF THE CAPTIVITY; the remnant of those numerous captives.... [ Continue Reading ]
IN THE PROVINCE, i.e. in Judea, which was now made a province under the Persian monarchs: SEE POOLE ON "EZRA 5:8". IN GREAT AFFLICTION AND REPROACH; despised and distressed by the neighbouring nations. THE WALL IS BROKEN DOWN, AND THE GATES THEREOF ARE BURNED, i.e. the walls and gates continue in th... [ Continue Reading ]
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WE HAVE DEALT VERY CORRUPTLY, or _we have wholly corrupted_, to wit, _ourselves_, and our ways, and thy worship.... [ Continue Reading ]
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IN THE SIGHT OF THIS MAN, the king; who though a god by office, is but a man by nature, and therefore his heart is wholly at thy disposal. I WAS THE KING'S CUP-BEARER; whereby I had opportunity to speak to him, and some favour and freedom with him; which encouraged me to make this prayer, and to hop... [ Continue Reading ]