NEHEMIAH—NOTE ON Nehemiah 5:7 The nobles and the officials within the Jewish community are accused of oppressing their own people. Oppression of the weak by the strong had been one of the reasons for the exile (see Isaiah 5:7; Amos 2:6). exacting interest. Property might be taken in pledge, pending repayment of a loan. Taking interest from a fellow Israelite who borrowed out of need was forbidden (Deuteronomy 23:19).

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