느헤미야 2:17-20 KRV

The Pulpit Commentary - Nehemiah 2:10-20

True work Divinely succeeded. Here is the enterprise briefly sketched out: the ruin to be built up; the surrounding sea of scorn, hatred, and opposition to be kept back; the co-operation of rulers and people to be maintained. One man evidently to be the life and soul of the whole work. "I told not a man what my God had put in my heart to do for Jerusalem." I. All truly religious work should be accomplished in the spirit of UNCOMPROMISING FAITHFULNESS . 1. Complete independence... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Nehemiah 2:11-20

Wise procedure in presence of a great work. Nehemiah before Jerusalem, the earnest patriot prophet before the city of God, lying waste and exposed, suggests to us— I. THE PRESENCE OF A GREAT WORK AWAITING US . "So I came to Jerusalem" (verse 11). There are to-day many Churches, societies, interests, more or less dear to God, which are "in distress" (verse 17), urgently needing restoration and defence, that they be not open to attack, and that they may" be no more a... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Nehemiah 2:12-20

The way to view and repair ruined fortunes. I. The way to VIEW ruined fortunes. "And viewed the walls of Jerusalem, which were broken down" ( Nehemiah 2:13 ). There are broken fortunes in the Church, in business, and in the home; let us see how we are to regard them. 1. Thoughtfully. Nehemiah made a careful inspection of the ruined city. 2. Religiously. "What God hath put in my heart to do at Jerusalem" (verse 12). 3. Conscientiously. "Which were broken down, and the... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Nehemiah 2:17

Then said I unto them . Ewald boldly assumes that this happened the next day; but there is nothing to show that it was so soon. The original contains, no note of time—not even the word "then." Nehemiah simply says, "And I said to them." The distress . Or "affliction," as the word is translated in Nehemiah 1:3 . No special suffering seems to be intended, beyond that of lying open to attack, and being a "reproach" in the sight of the heathen. Lieth waste . On this hyperbole see the... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Nehemiah 2:18

Then I told them of the hand of my God . Nehemiah sketched the history of his past life, and showed how God's providence had always shielded him and supported him. This, however, would scarcely have had any great effect had he not been able to appeal further to the king's words that he had spoken . These words clearly contained permission to rebuild the wall, and took away the danger of their so doing being regarded as an act of rebellion by the Persians. What others might think was not... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Nehemiah 2:18

Mutual encouragement. "And they said, Let us rise up and build. So they strengthened their hands for the good work." Narrates the effect produced on all classes at Jerusalem by Nehemiah's address. I. WHAT MOVED THEM . 1. There was a plain need for energetic and united action. 2. They had a good leader. Competent, resolute, courageous, generous, devoted, self-denying; and withal having authority. 3. There were many encouragements and helps. 4. In all, the will and... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

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

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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

The Pulpit Commentary - Nehemiah 2:10-20

The Pulpit Commentary - Nehemiah 2:11-20

The Pulpit Commentary - Nehemiah 2:12-20

The Pulpit Commentary - Nehemiah 2:17

The Pulpit Commentary - Nehemiah 2:18

The Pulpit Commentary - Nehemiah 2:18

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

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