Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Nehemiah 7:73
All Israel , dwelt in their cities - It was in reference to this particularly that the public registers were examined; for by them they found the different families, and consequently the cities, villages, etc., which belonged to them, according to the ancient division of the lands. It seems that the examination of the registers occupied about a month; for as soon as the walls were finished, which was in the sixth month, (Elul), Nehemiah 6:15 , Nehemiah instituted the examination... read more
Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Nehemiah 7:71
Two thousand and two hundred pounds - The Septuagint has two thousand Three hundred minae of silver. read more