尼希米記 2:19-20 CUNPTS

The Pulpit Commentary - Nehemiah 2:19

Geshem the Arabian , elsewhere called Gashmu ( Nehemiah 6:6 ), may have been an independent sheikh possessing authority in Idumea, or in the desert country adjoining upon Ammon; but it seems quite as likely that he was merely the head of a body of Arab troops maintained by Sanballat at Samaria ( Nehemiah 4:7 ). Sanballat, Tobiah, and Geshem are united so closely, and act so much together ( Nehemiah 4:1-7 ; Nehemiah 6:1 , Nehemiah 6:2 , Nehemiah 6:6 , Nehemiah 6:12 , Nehemiah... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Nehemiah 2:19-20

Religion and ridicule. I. That religion is often made the subject of RIDICULE . "They laughed us to scorn." 1. Its doctrines are ridiculed. Men laugh at the supernatural. 2. Its enterprise is ridiculed. Men scorn the idea of a world-wide moral conquest. 3. Its agencies are ridiculed. "Is not this the carpenter's son?" 4. Its experiences are ridiculed. "Much learning doth make thee mad." This ridicule is "Will ye rebel against the king?" Christ was despised and... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Nehemiah 2:20

Then answered I. It is remarkable that Nehemiah takes no notice of the serious charge brought against him, does not say that he had the king's permission, but rather leaves the " adversaries " to suppose that he had not. Perhaps he thought that to reveal the truth would drive them to some desperate attempt, and therefore suppressed it . The God of heaven, he will prosper us . Instead of a human, Nehemiah claims a Divine sanction for his proceedings. He and his brethren will build as ... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Nehemiah 2:20

Assurance of Divine co-operation. "The God of heaven, he will prosper us," etc. Nehemiah's reply to opponents who wished to deter him from the work he was undertaking. I. WHEN WE MAY CHERISH THE ASSURANCE OF DIVINE AID AND BLESSING IN OUR ENDEAVOURS . In general when our endeavours are in accordance with the will of God—in the line of his plans and purposes. And this is the case when— 1. The work is good. 2. The Divine call to it is clear. This is... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Nehemiah 2:19

Geshem the Arabian - The discovery that Sargon populated Samaria in part with an Arab colony explains why Arabs should have opposed the fortification of Jerusalem. read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Nehemiah 2:19-20

Nehemiah 2:19-20. When Sanballat, Tobiah, and Geshem, &c. These three seem to have been chief men among the Samaritans, and perhaps were invested with some offices or authority by the king of Persia. You have no portion nor right Do not trouble yourselves about this matter, who have no possession among us, no authority over us, nor interest in our church or state; nor memorial in Jerusalem No testimony or monument either of your relation to us by birth or religion, or of your... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Nehemiah 2:11-20

2:11-7:73 REBUILDING THE CITY WALLThe plan of work followed (2:11-3:32)Rebuilding the broken-down wall was going to mean much hard work. In fact, the task was so huge that some may have said it could not be done. Therefore, before announcing his plans, Nehemiah made a secret survey himself so that he would know exactly how much work was to be done and the amount of materials that would be required (11-16). This first-hand knowledge, together with his account of how God had guided all the events... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Nehemiah 2:19

Gesnem. Called Gashmu (Nehemiah 6:6 ), an Arab Sheik. Like the other two, an alien. In Psalms 83:6 , all three nationalities associated as the enemies of Israel. Arabian. Descendants of Hagar. Hence Hagarenes. they laughed, &c The second form of opposition. See note on "grieved", Nehemiah 2:10 . read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Nehemiah 2:9-20

4. The return to Jerusalem 2:9-20Because of the opposition of the Jews’ neighbors, Artaxerxes sent a military escort to accompany Nehemiah to Jerusalem (Nehemiah 2:9). It is not certain how many Jews traveled with Nehemiah on this occasion. The writer gave us no numbers.Sanballat may have originated in Horonaim in Moab, but he seems more likely to have come from one of the Beth-horons (Upper or Lower) located just a few miles northwest of Jerusalem (cf. Joshua 10:10-11). [Note: H. H. Rowley,... read more

John Dummelow

John Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible - Nehemiah 2:1-20

Nehemiah’s Resolve to rebuild JerusalemThis chapter gives an account of Nehemiah’s request for leave to rebuild Jerusalem, his arrival there, and his survey of the ruined walls, which it was decided to restore.1. Wine was before him] LXX has ’wine was before me,’ implying that it was Nehemiah’s turn to act as cup-bearer (the king having several). This would explain why Artaxerxes had not observed his servant’s sadness during the four months that had elapsed since the arrival of the news from... read more

The Pulpit Commentary - Nehemiah 2:19

The Pulpit Commentary - Nehemiah 2:19-20

The Pulpit Commentary - Nehemiah 2:20

The Pulpit Commentary - Nehemiah 2:20

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Nehemiah 2:19

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Nehemiah 2:19-20

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Nehemiah 2:11-20

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Nehemiah 2:19

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Nehemiah 2:9-20

John Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible - Nehemiah 2:1-20

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