느헤미야 5:16 KRV

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Nehemiah 5:14-19

Nehemiah had mentioned his own practice, as an inducement to the nobles not to burden the poor, no, not with just demands; here he relates more particularly what his practice was, not inn pride or vain-glory, nor to pass a compliment upon himself, but as an inducement both to his successors and to the inferior magistrates to be as tender as might be of the people's ease. I. He intimates what had been the way of his predecessors, Neh. 5:15. He does not name them, because what he had to say of... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Nehemiah 5:16

Yea, also I continued in the work of this wall ,.... Of building the wall of Jerusalem; here he gave his constant attendance to direct and encourage the workmen, and see that they kept to their work, and did it well: neither bought we any land ; neither he nor the principal men with him, though they could have bought it cheap, but they chose not to take the advantage of the poverty of the people: and all my servants were gathered thither unto the work : all were employed in it,... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Nehemiah 5:16

Neither bought we any land - Neither he nor his officers took any advantage of the necessities of the people, to buy their lands, etc. He even made his own servants to work at the wall. read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Nehemiah 5:1-19

An example of successful activity for God. A great practical reformation carried out by a religious ruler on the highest religious principles, and by the strength of religious character. No more difficult task than to deal successfully with such circumstances in which men's selfish interests were involved, .and the monied classes would be against reform. Nehemiah, by his wisdom, boldness, and simple-minded appeal to God, achieved a marvellous success. Notice— I. The direct appeal to... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Nehemiah 5:14-19

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Nehemiah 5:14-19

An example of disinterestedness. In contrast with the selfishness of others Nehemiah sets his own generous conduct. I. HIS NOBLE CONDUCT . 1. He forewent the usual allowances to the governor, for twelve years ruling without charge for his services (verses 14, 15). 2. He restrained those under him from oppressive and extortionate rule (verse 15). Although preceding governors had permitted such rule on the part of their servants. 3. He and his assisted the needy without... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Nehemiah 5:14-19

Self-regard and magnanimity. In each one of these verses Nehemiah makes a personal reference. He, the writer, is the theme of his narrative. He writes of himself more than is customary with the sacred authors. We consider— I. THE SELF - REGARD WHICH IS NOT SELFISHNESS . Though Nehemiah writes about himself, there is no painful egotism in his record. He does not obtrude himself. There is a self-regard which is not selfishness. It is right and needful that we should (a) ... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Nehemiah 5:14-19

A man of public spirit. I. THAT HE HAS MORE REGARD FOR THE PUBLIC WELFARE THAN FOR PERSONAL REMUNERATION . "Moreover from the time that I was appointed to be their governor in the land of Judah, from the twentieth year even unto the two and thirtieth year of Artaxerxes the king, that is, twelve years, I and my brethren have not eaten the bread of the governor" ( Nehemiah 5:14 ). II. THAT HE HAS MORE REGARD FOR NECESSARY REFORMS THAN FOR ... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Nehemiah 5:16

I continued in the work of this wall . Literally, "I repaired, " like the others ( Nehemiah 3:4-31 ). I employed myself not in buying up men's fields at low prices, and so enriching myself, but in the restoring and repairing of the wall, over which I exercised a constant superintendence. All my servants were gathered thither . See Nehemiah 4:16 . read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Nehemiah 5:16

I continued ... land - i. e. - “I took my share in the work of the wall, as general superintendent. I did not take advantage of the general poverty to buy poor men’s plots of ground.” read more

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Nehemiah 5:14-19

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Nehemiah 5:16

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Nehemiah 5:16

The Pulpit Commentary - Nehemiah 5:1-19

The Pulpit Commentary - Nehemiah 5:14-19

The Pulpit Commentary - Nehemiah 5:14-19

The Pulpit Commentary - Nehemiah 5:14-19

The Pulpit Commentary - Nehemiah 5:14-19

The Pulpit Commentary - Nehemiah 5:16

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Nehemiah 5:16

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