Nehemiah 7:71-9:28 NIV

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Nehemiah 7:5-73

We have here another good project of Nehemiah?s; for wise and zealous men will be always contriving something or other for the glory of God and the edification of his church. He knew very well that the safety of a city, under God, depends more upon the number and valour of the inhabitants than upon the height or strength of its walls; and therefore, observing that the people were few that dwelt in it, he thought fit to take an account of the people, that he might find what families had... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Nehemiah 7:71

And some of the chief of the fathers gave to the treasure of the work ,.... To be put into the treasure, out of which the expenses of the temple, and service of it were defrayed: twenty thousand drachms of gold ; which were so many pounds of our money, and somewhat more: for, according to Bishop Cumberland F6 Scripture Weights and Measures, ch. 4. p. 115. , a drachm of gold was of the value of twenty shillings and four pence: and 2200 pounds of silver; "the maneh", or pound, with... read more

Adam Clarke

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

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Nehemiah 7:6-73

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

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

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Nehemiah 7:70-73

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

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Nehemiah 7:70-73

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

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Nehemiah 7:1-73

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

E.W. Bullinger