Nehemiah 5:14 NIV

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Nehemiah 5:14-19

Nehemiah had mentioned his own practice, as an inducement to the nobles not to burden the poor, no, not with just demands; here he relates more particularly what his practice was, not inn pride or vain-glory, nor to pass a compliment upon himself, but as an inducement both to his successors and to the inferior magistrates to be as tender as might be of the people's ease. I. He intimates what had been the way of his predecessors, Neh. 5:15. He does not name them, because what he had to say of... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Nehemiah 5:14

Moreover, from the time that I was appointed to be their governor in the land of Judah ,.... That is, by the king of Persia, which was not done when he was first sent into Judea; but very probably when he had finished the wall in fifty two days, he returned to Persia, and gave the king an account of his success, and how things stood in those parts, when he judged it necessary to send him again in the character of a governor, and which was still within the same year, as follows: from the... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Nehemiah 5:14

I and my brethren have not eaten the bread of the governor . - From what is related here, and in the following verse, we find that the table of the governor was always supplied by the people with bread and wine; and, besides, they had forty shekels per diem for their other expenses. The people were also greatly oppressed by the servants and officers of the governor; but, during the twelve years that Nehemiah had been with them, he took not this salary, and ate none of... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Nehemiah 5:1-19

An example of successful activity for God. A great practical reformation carried out by a religious ruler on the highest religious principles, and by the strength of religious character. No more difficult task than to deal successfully with such circumstances in which men's selfish interests were involved, .and the monied classes would be against reform. Nehemiah, by his wisdom, boldness, and simple-minded appeal to God, achieved a marvellous success. Notice— I. The direct appeal to... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Nehemiah 5:14

From the day that I was appointed . Literally, "from the day that he ( i.e. Artaxerxes) appointed me." From the twentieth year . See above, Nehemiah 2:1 . The appointment, having taken place in Nisan, was in b.c. 444. Unto the two and thirtieth year . We see here that this chapter, and therefore, probably, the entire first section ( Nehemiah 1:1-11 .-7.) of this Book, was not written until b.c. 432, the year in which Nehemiah returned to the Persian court from Jerusalem ( ... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Nehemiah 5:14-19

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Nehemiah 5:14-19

An example of disinterestedness. In contrast with the selfishness of others Nehemiah sets his own generous conduct. I. HIS NOBLE CONDUCT . 1. He forewent the usual allowances to the governor, for twelve years ruling without charge for his services (verses 14, 15). 2. He restrained those under him from oppressive and extortionate rule (verse 15). Although preceding governors had permitted such rule on the part of their servants. 3. He and his assisted the needy without... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Nehemiah 5:14-19

Self-regard and magnanimity. In each one of these verses Nehemiah makes a personal reference. He, the writer, is the theme of his narrative. He writes of himself more than is customary with the sacred authors. We consider— I. THE SELF - REGARD WHICH IS NOT SELFISHNESS . Though Nehemiah writes about himself, there is no painful egotism in his record. He does not obtrude himself. There is a self-regard which is not selfishness. It is right and needful that we should (a) ... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Nehemiah 5:14-19

A man of public spirit. I. THAT HE HAS MORE REGARD FOR THE PUBLIC WELFARE THAN FOR PERSONAL REMUNERATION . "Moreover from the time that I was appointed to be their governor in the land of Judah, from the twentieth year even unto the two and thirtieth year of Artaxerxes the king, that is, twelve years, I and my brethren have not eaten the bread of the governor" ( Nehemiah 5:14 ). II. THAT HE HAS MORE REGARD FOR NECESSARY REFORMS THAN FOR ... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Nehemiah 5:14

Have not eaten the bread of the governor - i. e. “have not, like other Persian governors, lived at the expense of the people under my government.” See Ezra 4:14 note. read more

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Nehemiah 5:14-19

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Nehemiah 5:14

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Nehemiah 5:14

The Pulpit Commentary - Nehemiah 5:1-19

The Pulpit Commentary - Nehemiah 5:14

The Pulpit Commentary - Nehemiah 5:14-19

The Pulpit Commentary - Nehemiah 5:14-19

The Pulpit Commentary - Nehemiah 5:14-19

The Pulpit Commentary - Nehemiah 5:14-19

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Nehemiah 5:14

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