Nehemiah 13:31 ASV

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Nehemiah 13:23-31

We have here one instance more of Nehemiah's pious zeal for the purifying of his countrymen as a peculiar people to God; that was the thing he aimed at in the use of his power, not the enriching of himself. See here, I. How they had corrupted themselves by marrying strange wives. This was complained of in Ezra's time, and much done towards a reformation, Ezra 9:1-10:44 But, when the unclean spirit is cast out, if a watchful eye be not kept upon him, he will re-enter; so he did here. Though in... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Nehemiah 13:31

And for the wood offering, at times appointed ,.... Of which see Nehemiah 10:34 . Levites were appointed to receive the wood that was brought at the times and by the persons fixed, and lay it up in its proper place, and carry it to the altar when wanted: and for the first fruits ; to receive and take care of them, and distribute them to the persons to whom they belonged: remember me, O my God, for good ; to bless him with all good things, temporal and spiritual, to keep him... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Nehemiah 13:31

For the wood-offering - This was a most necessary regulation: without it the temple service could not have gone forward; and therefore Nehemiah mentions this as one of the most important services he had rendered to his nation. See Nehemiah 10:34 . Remember me , O my God , for good - This has precisely the same meaning with, O my God, have mercy upon me! and thus alone it should be understood. Of Nehemiah the Jews speak as one of the greatest men of their nation. His... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Nehemiah 13:1-31

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Nehemiah 13:1-31

The blessing of God on an active life founded upon his word. I. THE TRUE RELIGIOUS REFORMATION , both negative and positive. 1. Abuses must be vigorously attacked and cleansed away. The house of God has to be purified of strangers. The neglect of discipline a terrible evil. Unfaithful ministers the curse of the Church. The "mixed multitude" is no strength to Jerusalem, but weakness. The observance of the sabbath. To the Jew a typical commandment, which represented... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Nehemiah 13:23-31

Unholy alliance (a lesson for the young). Beside the forsaking of the house of the Lord consequent on the neglect to pay tithes, and the disregard of the sabbath, Nehemiah had to lament another grave evil which had grown up during his absence in Persia. In these verses we have— I. A CASE OF ALARMING DEFECTION . "In those days" of his return some of the Jews had married "wives of Ashdod, of Ammon, and of Moab" (verse 23). Ezra had encountered the same evil, and vehemently and... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Nehemiah 13:30-31

Nehemiah: his character and works. In these words Nehemiah briefly recalls the services he had recently rendered to the community, concluding with one more prayer that God would remember him. We may suitably conclude with a more general survey of his character and works. I. HIS CHARACTER . His natural abilities were of a superior order: his sagacity, forethought, power of organisation and management, warmth of feeling, power to inspire and rule others, calm consideration in laying... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Nehemiah 13:31

And for the wood offering . i.e. "I appointed persons to look after the collection of the wood offering ( Nehemiah 10:34 ) and of the first-fruits" ( ibid. verses 35-37). At appointed times . Compare the expression in Nehemiah 10:34 : "At times appointed year by year." Remember me, O my God, for good . A characteristic termination of a book whereof one of the main features has been a constant carrying to God of all the author's cares, troubles, and difficulties (see Nehemiah... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Nehemiah 13:31

Nehemiah 13:31. Remember me, O my God, for good The best services done to the public, have sometimes been forgotten by those for whom they were done, Ecclesiastes 9:15; therefore Nehemiah refers himself to God to be recompensed by him, and then doubts not but he shall be well paid. This may well be the summary of our petitions: we need no more to make us happy but this, Remember me, O my God, for good. read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Nehemiah 13:4-31

Nehemiah’s later reforms (13:4-31)After serving twelve years as governor of Jerusalem, Nehemiah returned to Persia for a period (see 5:14; 13:6). During his absence the religion of the Jews deteriorated, while the Jews’ old enemies, Sanballat and Tobiah, gained some influence in Jerusalem. The high priest Eliashib was especially blameworthy in this. He allowed a member of the high priestly family to marry the daughter of Sanballat (see v. 28), and gave permission to Tobiah to live in one of the... read more

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Nehemiah 13:23-31

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Nehemiah 13:31

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Nehemiah 13:31

The Pulpit Commentary - Nehemiah 13:1-31

The Pulpit Commentary - Nehemiah 13:1-31

The Pulpit Commentary - Nehemiah 13:23-31

The Pulpit Commentary - Nehemiah 13:30-31

The Pulpit Commentary - Nehemiah 13:31

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Nehemiah 13:31

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Nehemiah 13:4-31

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