Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Nehemiah 13:6
6-9. But in all this was not I at Jerusalem—Eliashib (concluding that, as Nehemiah had departed from Jerusalem, and, on the expiry of his allotted term of absence, had resigned his government, he had gone not to return) began to use great liberties, and, there being none left whose authority or frown he dreaded, allowed himself to do things most unworthy of his sacred office, and which, though in unison with his own irreligious character, he would not have dared to attempt during the residence... read more
Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Nehemiah 13:7
Nehemiah 13:7. For Tobiah, in preparing him a chamber— Tobiah had insinuated himself into the good opinion of most of the people, and especially those of note, by his making two alliances with families of this sort: for Johanan his son had married the daughter of Meshullam, the son of Barachiah, (ch. Neh 6:18 Nehemiah 3:4.) who was one of the chief managers of the building of the wall of Jerusalem under the direction of the governor; and he himself had married the daughter of Shecaniah, the son... read more