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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

Adam Clarke

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

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The Pulpit Commentary - Nehemiah 7:1-70

Israel within the walls. In less than two months, notwithstanding the undisguised hostility of the Samaritans, and the covert disloyalty of some of the inhabitants, the sacred city was surrounded with a wall of protection; and with supreme satisfaction and profound thankfulness the gates were closed and the doors were shut. Jerusalem was secure. But Nehemiah was not the man to settle down into passive complacency. The accomplishment of one duty meant the undertaking of another. His conduct... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Nehemiah 7:5-69

An honourable register. Account of those who had returned to the Holy Land under Zerubbabel, Jeshua, and other leaders; found by Nehemiah when seeking guidance in making a general census of the people. In reading this record, the following observations suggest themselves:— I. THE COMPARATIVE FEWNESS AND GENERAL POVERTY OF THE RETURNING PEOPLE . The majority of their brethren preferred their position among the heathen to the honour and peril of aiding to re-establish... read more

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The Pulpit Commentary - Nehemiah 7:6-73

The true method of prosperity. Here are the three great aims of God's people distinguished. The walls of the city are built. The place of habitation is prepared. The doors are fixed. Then the true citizens of Zion will see to it; God will put it in their hearts. I. TO PROVIDE FOR THE SAFETY Of the city. There must always be the possibility of attack from without. Watch the walls and the gates. 1. The leading men of the Church should be faithful, and fearers of God... read more

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The Pulpit Commentary - Nehemiah 7:43

The children of Jeshua, of Kadmiel, and of the children of Hodevah may be corrected from Ezra 2:40 and Ezra 3:9 . It should be "Jeshua and Kadmiel, of the children of Hodevah." This ancestor of Joshua and Kadmiel appears under the three forms of Hodevah, Hodaviah ( Ezra 2:40 ), and Judah ( Ezra 3:9 ). read more

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The Pulpit Commentary - Nehemiah 7:46

The Nethinims . The list which follows is very close to that of Ezra ( Nehemiah 2:1-20 :43-54). A few names are differently spelt, and one of Ezra's names (Akkub— Nehemiah 2:1-20 :45) is omitted. read more

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The Pulpit Commentary - Nehemiah 7:57-62

The children of Solomon's servants . This section and the section which follows ( Nehemiah 7:63-65 ) are nearly identical in Ezra and Nehemiah. A few names only are slightly different. read more

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The Pulpit Commentary - Nehemiah 7:66

The whole congregation together was forty and two thousand three hundred and threescore . It makes against the view of Bishop Patrick and others, who regard Ezra's list as made at Babylon, some time before the final departure, and Nehemiah's as made at Jerusalem, after the arrival of the exiles, that the sum total is in each case the same (see Ezra 2:64 ). Bishop Kennicott's theory, that the three lists—that of Ezra, that of Nehemiah, and that in the first of Esdras—had all one original,... read more

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