The Tirshatha gave . This is additional to the information contained in Ezra, who does not separate Zerubbabel's offering from that of the other heads of families ( Nehemiah 2:1-20 :69). The account of the oblations is altogether more exact in Nehemiah than in the earlier historian. For the value of the contributions made, see the comment on Ezra (1.s.c.). read more
A good collection. The conclusion of the document found by Nehemiah, being chiefly an account of the gifts of the returned people towards the cost of rebuilding the temple and restoring its services. I. THE OBJECT OF THE COLLECTION . The restoration of the temple and its services lay very near their hearts. It was the chief object of their return to Palestine ( Ezra 1:5 ), and would be regarded by them, and justly, as the surest foundation, under God, of their unity and... read more
And all Israel dwelt in their cities . The document found by Nehemiah (verse 5) probably ended with these words (romp. Ezra 2:70 ); and Nehemiah 7:1-73 . should here terminate, as it does in the Septuagint. Having completed the account of what happened in the sixth month, Elul ( Nehemiah 6:15 ), and transcribed the register which he had the good fortune to discover at that date, Nehemiah proceeds to relate events belonging to the seventh month. read more
Compared with Ezra 2:69 there is considerable difference between the totals for gold, silver, and garments. The usual explanation is that of corruption in the one or the other of the passages.Nehemiah 7:73Dwelt in their cities - Nehemiah’s quotation from Zerubbabel’s register ends here, and the narration of events in Jerusalem in his own day is resumed from Nehemiah 7:3. The narrative Nehemiah 8:0; Nehemiah 10:0 appears from internal evidence to be by a different author (see the introduction of... read more
Nehemiah 7:70. The Tirshatha The governor, namely, Nehemiah. So it is no wonder that the number of the moneys, and other things here contributed, differ from that of Ezra, chap. 2., because this was another collection: that was made in Zerubbabel’s time, this in Ezra’s. read more
Nehemiah 7:73. So the priests and the Levites, &c.,dwelt in their cities When all the business before mentioned was finished, the people were sent back, by Nehemiah’s direction, to the several cities to which they belonged; where they remained till the seventh month came, which was five days after the wall was finished, that being on the twenty-fifth day of the sixth month, chap. Nehemiah 6:15. read more
The wall completed (6:1-7:73)With the wall nearing completion, the enemies saw that their only hope lay in getting rid of Nehemiah himself. They tried to draw him out into the country where they could murder him, but Nehemiah was aware of their tricks (6:1-4). They then spread rumours, by means of an open letter, that Nehemiah was planning a revolt against Persia, but their efforts came to nothing (5-9).The enemies thought of yet another plan. They tried to make Nehemiah act in a way that would... read more
some = a portion. chiefs = heads. gave. Nehemiah mentions what he, the chiefs, and the rest of the people gave. Ezra ( Neh 2:68 , Neh 2:69 ) mentions what only one portion gave. Hence the numbers are necessarily different. read more
pound. Hebrew. maneh. App-51 . 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