Nehemiah 7:72 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 7:72

And that which the rest of the people gave was twenty thousand drachms of gold ,.... Worth as many pounds of our money, and somewhat more: and two thousand pound of silver ; of which See Gill on Nehemiah 7:71 , and threescore and seven priests' garments ; having been so long in Babylon, and no use of sacrifices, and so not of garments to minister in, no care was taken to provide any; which seems to be the reason why so many were given, when they returned to their own land, and... 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

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Nehemiah 7:5-73

C. The Record of Those who Returned 7:5-73This is not a list of the people who accompanied Nehemiah to Jerusalem in 444 B.C. but a record of those who returned with Sheshbazzar, Zerubbabel, and Jeshua in 537 B.C. (Nehemiah 7:7). It is almost identical to the list in Ezra 2.Why did Nehemiah repeat this list? Apparently he wanted to encourage the Jews to move into Jerusalem (Nehemiah 11:1-2). This was one of the goals of the return. To determine who were pureblooded Israelites, he did some... read more

John Dummelow

John Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible - Nehemiah 7:1-73

A List of those who returned from Babylon with Zerubbabel2. Hanani] after carrying information to Nehemiah respecting the condition of Jerusalem (Nehemiah 1:2), he must have returned with him to Judaea. 3. Until the sun be hot] By this time the mass of the citizens would be astir. While they stand by] RV ’while they (i.e. the sentries) stand on guard.’4. The houses were not builded] i.e. the area of the city was not yet fully occupied with buildings.5. Reckoned by genealogy] It was proposed to... read more

Charles John Ellicott

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - Nehemiah 7:5-73

(5-73) The genealogical reckoning of the people, as the first step towards increasing the population of the metropolis, is determined on, not without express Divine suggestion; the allusion to this inspiration from God, is, as in Nehemiah 2:12, very emphatic. The original register of Zerubbabelis found and copied. The express language of both Ezra and Nehemiah makes it plain that this is no other than the list of those who came up with Zerubbabel and Joshua after the decree of Cyrus, in B.C.... read more

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

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Nehemiah 7:72

The Pulpit Commentary - Nehemiah 7:6-73

The Pulpit Commentary - Nehemiah 7:6-73

The Pulpit Commentary - Nehemiah 7:70-73

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

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Nehemiah 7:1-73

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Nehemiah 7:5-73

John Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible - Nehemiah 7:1-73

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - Nehemiah 7:5-73

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