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Nehemiah 5:16

King James Version (KJV)

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Nehemiah 5:16

Verse 16 of 19

Scripture focus

Yea, also I continued in the work of this wall, neither bought we any land: and all my servants [were] gathered thither unto the work.

Nehemiah 5:16 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on Nehemiah 5:16

Theological / Devotional

I continued. Not only did Nehemiah refrain from oppressing the people; he lived at his own expense, and beyond that he and his personal servants (also supported at his own expense) labored tirelessly on the wall. The manner in which Nehemiah and his servants labored is set forth in chapter 4:10, 13, 15, 17.

Neither bought we any land. Nehemiah either means that he had not taken land for debt, as the nobles had (verses 3, 11), or that he had acquired no property in any way during his governorship. Personally he was not richer, but poorer, as the result of 12 years in office. It meant personal sacrifice to him to bear these responsibilities.

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