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Nehemiah 2 |
King James Version
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Nehemiah 2:1 And it came to pass in the month Nisan, in the twentieth year of Artaxerxes the king, [that] wine [was] before him: and I took up the wine, and gave [it] unto the king. Now I had not been [beforetime] sad in his presence.
Nehemiah’s request to the king
Our prayers must be seconded with serious endeavors, else we mock God. We are not limited to certain moments in our addresses to the King of kings, but have liberty to go to him at all times; approaches to the throne of grace are never out of season. But the sense of God’s displeasure and the afflictions of his people, are causes of sorrow to the children of God, under which no earthly delights can comfort. The king encouraged Nehemiah to tell his mind. This gave him boldness to speak; much more may the invitation Christ has given us to pray, and the promise that we shall speed, encourage us to come boldly to the throne of grace. Nehemiah prayed to the God of heaven, as infinitely above even this mighty monarch. He lifted up his heart to that God who understands the language of the heart. Nor should we ever engage in any pursuit in which it would be wrong for us thus to seek and expect the Divine direction, assistance, and blessing. There was an immediate answer to his prayer; for the seed of Jacob never sought the God of Jacob in vain.
Verses that belong to this explanation: 1-8
1And it came to pass in the month Nisan, in the twentieth year of Artaxerxes the king, [that] wine [was] before him: and I took up the wine, and gave [it] unto the king. Now I had not been [beforetime] sad in his presence.2Wherefore the king said unto me, Why [is] thy countenance sad, seeing thou [art] not sick? this [is] nothing [else] but sorrow of heart. Then I was very sore afraid,3And said unto the king, Let the king live for ever: why should not my countenance be sad, when the city, the place of my fathers' sepulchres, [lieth] waste, and the gates thereof are consumed with fire?4Then the king said unto me, For what dost thou make request? So I prayed to the God of heaven.5And I said unto the king, If it please the king, and if thy servant have found favour in thy sight, that thou wouldest send me unto Judah, unto the city of my fathers' sepulchres, that I may build it.6And the king said unto me, (the queen also sitting by him,) For how long shall thy journey be? and when wilt thou return? So it pleased the king to send me; and I set him a time.7Moreover I said unto the king, If it please the king, let letters be given me to the governors beyond the river, that they may convey me over till I come into Judah;8And a letter unto Asaph the keeper of the king's forest, that he may give me timber to make beams for the gates of the palace which [appertained] to the house, and for the wall of the city, and for the house that I shall enter into. And the king granted me, according to the good hand of my God upon me.
Author: Matthew Henry Rank: Priest AD: 1714 Source:
Title: Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on the Whole Bible Author: Matthew Henry
It took three or four months for Nehemiah's faith to be rewarded in a most unexpected way. One day, as he was serving wine to the king, his face betrayed the sadness of his heart. The king's question put him in great embarrassment, for sadness was not permitted in the presence of the king [Esth 4:2].
George Williams comments:
To Oriental rulers, who were daily threatened with death by poison, any sign of inner agitation in their cupbearer must have appeared particularly suspicious. [1]
Yet Nehemiah meant no harm to the king. The cause of his grief was the desolate state of Jerusalem, the homeland of his ancestors.
Footnote [1] George Williams, The Student’s Commentary on the Holy Scriptures, S. 264.
Verses that belong to this explanation: 1-3
1And it came to pass in the month Nisan, in the twentieth year of Artaxerxes the king, [that] wine [was] before him: and I took up the wine, and gave [it] unto the king. Now I had not been [beforetime] sad in his presence.2Wherefore the king said unto me, Why [is] thy countenance sad, seeing thou [art] not sick? this [is] nothing [else] but sorrow of heart. Then I was very sore afraid,3And said unto the king, Let the king live for ever: why should not my countenance be sad, when the city, the place of my fathers' sepulchres, [lieth] waste, and the gates thereof are consumed with fire?
Author: William MacDonald Rank: Author Posted on: 2024-04-09 Source:
Title: Commentary on the Old Testament Title (Original): BBC – Believer’s Bible Commentary – Old Testament Year (original): 1989 Author: William MacDonald Number of pages: 1184 Publisher/Editor: CLV Print: GGP Media GmbH, Pößneck Translation: Christiane Eichler, Hermann Grabe, Sven und Esther Passig, Melanie Reimer, Alois Wagner Cover design: OTTENDESIGN.de, Gummersbach
Nehemiah went on praying, and fasting with tears, for the sake of Jerusalem and his people, since January. His face showed signs of sadness and depression. Three months later in April, in the twentieth year of the reign of king Artaxerxes, when Nehemiah the cupbearer of the king was giving him wine, the king noticed the sadness and depression on his face.
The king could have dismissed Nehemiah or cut his head off as in those days the kings of Babylon, Persia and Rome were considered Gods i.e. Julius Caesar and Augustus Caesar considered themselves Gods and called the months of July and August after their names, and like the rest of the Gods Mars, April, and June.
Because of Nehemiah’s prayer, God gave him grace in the eyes of the king. The king loved Nehemiah, so he asked him the reason for the sorrow of his heart, which made him look sad especially that he was not sick. Nehemiah was afraid and felt that God was telling him to speak as He put mercy in the king’s heart.
Verses that belong to this explanation: 1-2
1And it came to pass in the month Nisan, in the twentieth year of Artaxerxes the king, [that] wine [was] before him: and I took up the wine, and gave [it] unto the king. Now I had not been [beforetime] sad in his presence.2Wherefore the king said unto me, Why [is] thy countenance sad, seeing thou [art] not sick? this [is] nothing [else] but sorrow of heart. Then I was very sore afraid,
Author: Daoud Lamei Rank: Priest Posted on: 2022-10-03
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Nehemiah 2:2 Wherefore the king said unto me, Why [is] thy countenance sad, seeing thou [art] not sick? this [is] nothing [else] but sorrow of heart. Then I was very sore afraid,
Nehemiah’s request to the king
Our prayers must be seconded with serious endeavors, else we mock God. We are not limited to certain moments in our addresses to the King of kings, but have liberty to go to him at all times; approaches to the throne of grace are never out of season. But the sense of God’s displeasure and the afflictions of his people, are causes of sorrow to the children of God, under which no earthly delights can comfort. The king encouraged Nehemiah to tell his mind. This gave him boldness to speak; much more may the invitation Christ has given us to pray, and the promise that we shall speed, encourage us to come boldly to the throne of grace. Nehemiah prayed to the God of heaven, as infinitely above even this mighty monarch. He lifted up his heart to that God who understands the language of the heart. Nor should we ever engage in any pursuit in which it would be wrong for us thus to seek and expect the Divine direction, assistance, and blessing. There was an immediate answer to his prayer; for the seed of Jacob never sought the God of Jacob in vain.
Verses that belong to this explanation: 1-8
1And it came to pass in the month Nisan, in the twentieth year of Artaxerxes the king, [that] wine [was] before him: and I took up the wine, and gave [it] unto the king. Now I had not been [beforetime] sad in his presence.2Wherefore the king said unto me, Why [is] thy countenance sad, seeing thou [art] not sick? this [is] nothing [else] but sorrow of heart. Then I was very sore afraid,3And said unto the king, Let the king live for ever: why should not my countenance be sad, when the city, the place of my fathers' sepulchres, [lieth] waste, and the gates thereof are consumed with fire?4Then the king said unto me, For what dost thou make request? So I prayed to the God of heaven.5And I said unto the king, If it please the king, and if thy servant have found favour in thy sight, that thou wouldest send me unto Judah, unto the city of my fathers' sepulchres, that I may build it.6And the king said unto me, (the queen also sitting by him,) For how long shall thy journey be? and when wilt thou return? So it pleased the king to send me; and I set him a time.7Moreover I said unto the king, If it please the king, let letters be given me to the governors beyond the river, that they may convey me over till I come into Judah;8And a letter unto Asaph the keeper of the king's forest, that he may give me timber to make beams for the gates of the palace which [appertained] to the house, and for the wall of the city, and for the house that I shall enter into. And the king granted me, according to the good hand of my God upon me.
Author: Matthew Henry Rank: Priest AD: 1714 Source:
Title: Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on the Whole Bible Author: Matthew Henry
It took three or four months for Nehemiah's faith to be rewarded in a most unexpected way. One day, as he was serving wine to the king, his face betrayed the sadness of his heart. The king's question put him in great embarrassment, for sadness was not permitted in the presence of the king [Esth 4:2].
George Williams comments:
To Oriental rulers, who were daily threatened with death by poison, any sign of inner agitation in their cupbearer must have appeared particularly suspicious. [1]
Yet Nehemiah meant no harm to the king. The cause of his grief was the desolate state of Jerusalem, the homeland of his ancestors.
Footnote [1] George Williams, The Student’s Commentary on the Holy Scriptures, S. 264.
Verses that belong to this explanation: 1-3
1And it came to pass in the month Nisan, in the twentieth year of Artaxerxes the king, [that] wine [was] before him: and I took up the wine, and gave [it] unto the king. Now I had not been [beforetime] sad in his presence.2Wherefore the king said unto me, Why [is] thy countenance sad, seeing thou [art] not sick? this [is] nothing [else] but sorrow of heart. Then I was very sore afraid,3And said unto the king, Let the king live for ever: why should not my countenance be sad, when the city, the place of my fathers' sepulchres, [lieth] waste, and the gates thereof are consumed with fire?
Author: William MacDonald Rank: Author Posted on: 2024-04-09 Source:
Title: Commentary on the Old Testament Title (Original): BBC – Believer’s Bible Commentary – Old Testament Year (original): 1989 Author: William MacDonald Number of pages: 1184 Publisher/Editor: CLV Print: GGP Media GmbH, Pößneck Translation: Christiane Eichler, Hermann Grabe, Sven und Esther Passig, Melanie Reimer, Alois Wagner Cover design: OTTENDESIGN.de, Gummersbach
Nehemiah went on praying, and fasting with tears, for the sake of Jerusalem and his people, since January. His face showed signs of sadness and depression. Three months later in April, in the twentieth year of the reign of king Artaxerxes, when Nehemiah the cupbearer of the king was giving him wine, the king noticed the sadness and depression on his face.
The king could have dismissed Nehemiah or cut his head off as in those days the kings of Babylon, Persia and Rome were considered Gods i.e. Julius Caesar and Augustus Caesar considered themselves Gods and called the months of July and August after their names, and like the rest of the Gods Mars, April, and June.
Because of Nehemiah’s prayer, God gave him grace in the eyes of the king. The king loved Nehemiah, so he asked him the reason for the sorrow of his heart, which made him look sad especially that he was not sick. Nehemiah was afraid and felt that God was telling him to speak as He put mercy in the king’s heart.
Verses that belong to this explanation: 1-2
1And it came to pass in the month Nisan, in the twentieth year of Artaxerxes the king, [that] wine [was] before him: and I took up the wine, and gave [it] unto the king. Now I had not been [beforetime] sad in his presence.2Wherefore the king said unto me, Why [is] thy countenance sad, seeing thou [art] not sick? this [is] nothing [else] but sorrow of heart. Then I was very sore afraid,
Author: Daoud Lamei Rank: Priest Posted on: 2022-10-03
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Nehemiah 2:3 And said unto the king, Let the king live for ever: why should not my countenance be sad, when the city, the place of my fathers' sepulchres, [lieth] waste, and the gates thereof are consumed with fire?
Nehemiah’s request to the king
Our prayers must be seconded with serious endeavors, else we mock God. We are not limited to certain moments in our addresses to the King of kings, but have liberty to go to him at all times; approaches to the throne of grace are never out of season. But the sense of God’s displeasure and the afflictions of his people, are causes of sorrow to the children of God, under which no earthly delights can comfort. The king encouraged Nehemiah to tell his mind. This gave him boldness to speak; much more may the invitation Christ has given us to pray, and the promise that we shall speed, encourage us to come boldly to the throne of grace. Nehemiah prayed to the God of heaven, as infinitely above even this mighty monarch. He lifted up his heart to that God who understands the language of the heart. Nor should we ever engage in any pursuit in which it would be wrong for us thus to seek and expect the Divine direction, assistance, and blessing. There was an immediate answer to his prayer; for the seed of Jacob never sought the God of Jacob in vain.
Verses that belong to this explanation: 1-8
1And it came to pass in the month Nisan, in the twentieth year of Artaxerxes the king, [that] wine [was] before him: and I took up the wine, and gave [it] unto the king. Now I had not been [beforetime] sad in his presence.2Wherefore the king said unto me, Why [is] thy countenance sad, seeing thou [art] not sick? this [is] nothing [else] but sorrow of heart. Then I was very sore afraid,3And said unto the king, Let the king live for ever: why should not my countenance be sad, when the city, the place of my fathers' sepulchres, [lieth] waste, and the gates thereof are consumed with fire?4Then the king said unto me, For what dost thou make request? So I prayed to the God of heaven.5And I said unto the king, If it please the king, and if thy servant have found favour in thy sight, that thou wouldest send me unto Judah, unto the city of my fathers' sepulchres, that I may build it.6And the king said unto me, (the queen also sitting by him,) For how long shall thy journey be? and when wilt thou return? So it pleased the king to send me; and I set him a time.7Moreover I said unto the king, If it please the king, let letters be given me to the governors beyond the river, that they may convey me over till I come into Judah;8And a letter unto Asaph the keeper of the king's forest, that he may give me timber to make beams for the gates of the palace which [appertained] to the house, and for the wall of the city, and for the house that I shall enter into. And the king granted me, according to the good hand of my God upon me.
Author: Matthew Henry Rank: Priest AD: 1714 Source:
Title: Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on the Whole Bible Author: Matthew Henry
It took three or four months for Nehemiah's faith to be rewarded in a most unexpected way. One day, as he was serving wine to the king, his face betrayed the sadness of his heart. The king's question put him in great embarrassment, for sadness was not permitted in the presence of the king [Esth 4:2].
George Williams comments:
To Oriental rulers, who were daily threatened with death by poison, any sign of inner agitation in their cupbearer must have appeared particularly suspicious. [1]
Yet Nehemiah meant no harm to the king. The cause of his grief was the desolate state of Jerusalem, the homeland of his ancestors.
Footnote [1] George Williams, The Student’s Commentary on the Holy Scriptures, S. 264.
Verses that belong to this explanation: 1-3
1And it came to pass in the month Nisan, in the twentieth year of Artaxerxes the king, [that] wine [was] before him: and I took up the wine, and gave [it] unto the king. Now I had not been [beforetime] sad in his presence.2Wherefore the king said unto me, Why [is] thy countenance sad, seeing thou [art] not sick? this [is] nothing [else] but sorrow of heart. Then I was very sore afraid,3And said unto the king, Let the king live for ever: why should not my countenance be sad, when the city, the place of my fathers' sepulchres, [lieth] waste, and the gates thereof are consumed with fire?
Author: William MacDonald Rank: Author Posted on: 2024-04-09 Source:
Title: Commentary on the Old Testament Title (Original): BBC – Believer’s Bible Commentary – Old Testament Year (original): 1989 Author: William MacDonald Number of pages: 1184 Publisher/Editor: CLV Print: GGP Media GmbH, Pößneck Translation: Christiane Eichler, Hermann Grabe, Sven und Esther Passig, Melanie Reimer, Alois Wagner Cover design: OTTENDESIGN.de, Gummersbach
After Nehemiah saluted the king in the traditional way with the words “may the king live forever”, he wisely explained the reason for his sadness which was the destruction of Jerusalem. He did not say Jerusalem the great city, but he said Jerusalem the place of my father’s tombs. This was wise of Nehemiah as he spoke the king’s language. In those days they valued the antiquities of their fathers
and grandfathers.
When the king knew the reason for his sadness, he sympathised with him and asked him what he wanted. Nehemiah was a man of prayer, so he raised his heart to God and prayed before he answered the king “I prayed to the God of heaven” It was a quick prayer: it could have been “God give me grace, or have mercy on me and help me… or God please speak for me.”
No one can pray to God while present with other people except the one who is used to pray to God alone for many hours and is used to direct his mind towards God at any moment. A good example is the prophet Elijah who used to say to king Ahals “Living is the Lord whom I stand in front of” as if he was telling him that God was standing with them as he was speaking to both of them at the same time.
“So I prayed to the God of heaven” It was a scream to God, but he never mentioned the actual prayer!
Verses that belong to this explanation: 3-4
3And said unto the king, Let the king live for ever: why should not my countenance be sad, when the city, the place of my fathers' sepulchres, [lieth] waste, and the gates thereof are consumed with fire?4Then the king said unto me, For what dost thou make request? So I prayed to the God of heaven.
Author: Daoud Lamei Rank: Priest Posted on: 2022-10-03
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Nehemiah 2:4 Then the king said unto me, For what dost thou make request? So I prayed to the God of heaven.
Nehemiah’s request to the king
Our prayers must be seconded with serious endeavors, else we mock God. We are not limited to certain moments in our addresses to the King of kings, but have liberty to go to him at all times; approaches to the throne of grace are never out of season. But the sense of God’s displeasure and the afflictions of his people, are causes of sorrow to the children of God, under which no earthly delights can comfort. The king encouraged Nehemiah to tell his mind. This gave him boldness to speak; much more may the invitation Christ has given us to pray, and the promise that we shall speed, encourage us to come boldly to the throne of grace. Nehemiah prayed to the God of heaven, as infinitely above even this mighty monarch. He lifted up his heart to that God who understands the language of the heart. Nor should we ever engage in any pursuit in which it would be wrong for us thus to seek and expect the Divine direction, assistance, and blessing. There was an immediate answer to his prayer; for the seed of Jacob never sought the God of Jacob in vain.
Verses that belong to this explanation: 1-8
1And it came to pass in the month Nisan, in the twentieth year of Artaxerxes the king, [that] wine [was] before him: and I took up the wine, and gave [it] unto the king. Now I had not been [beforetime] sad in his presence.2Wherefore the king said unto me, Why [is] thy countenance sad, seeing thou [art] not sick? this [is] nothing [else] but sorrow of heart. Then I was very sore afraid,3And said unto the king, Let the king live for ever: why should not my countenance be sad, when the city, the place of my fathers' sepulchres, [lieth] waste, and the gates thereof are consumed with fire?4Then the king said unto me, For what dost thou make request? So I prayed to the God of heaven.5And I said unto the king, If it please the king, and if thy servant have found favour in thy sight, that thou wouldest send me unto Judah, unto the city of my fathers' sepulchres, that I may build it.6And the king said unto me, (the queen also sitting by him,) For how long shall thy journey be? and when wilt thou return? So it pleased the king to send me; and I set him a time.7Moreover I said unto the king, If it please the king, let letters be given me to the governors beyond the river, that they may convey me over till I come into Judah;8And a letter unto Asaph the keeper of the king's forest, that he may give me timber to make beams for the gates of the palace which [appertained] to the house, and for the wall of the city, and for the house that I shall enter into. And the king granted me, according to the good hand of my God upon me.
Author: Matthew Henry Rank: Priest AD: 1714 Source:
Title: Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on the Whole Bible Author: Matthew Henry
Nehemiah's dependence on the Lord through much prayer was not in vain. The king not only granted what he asked for, but he also made him governor of Judah [Jude 5:14]. The decree of Artaxerxes fulfilled the word of the Lord to Daniel [Dan 9:25], just as the earlier decree of Cyrus fulfilled the prophecy of Jeremiah [Jer 29:10]; [Ezra 1].
Verses that belong to this explanation: 4-5
4Then the king said unto me, For what dost thou make request? So I prayed to the God of heaven.5And I said unto the king, If it please the king, and if thy servant have found favour in thy sight, that thou wouldest send me unto Judah, unto the city of my fathers' sepulchres, that I may build it.
Author: William MacDonald Rank: Author Posted on: 2024-04-09 Source:
Title: Commentary on the New Testament Year (original): 1989 Author: William MacDonald Number of pages: 1504 Publisher/Editor: CLV Print: GGP Media GmbH, Pößneck
After Nehemiah saluted the king in the traditional way with the words “may the king live forever”, he wisely explained the reason for his sadness which was the destruction of Jerusalem. He did not say Jerusalem the great city, but he said Jerusalem the place of my father’s tombs. This was wise of Nehemiah as he spoke the king’s language. In those days they valued the antiquities of their fathers
and grandfathers.
When the king knew the reason for his sadness, he sympathised with him and asked him what he wanted. Nehemiah was a man of prayer, so he raised his heart to God and prayed before he answered the king “I prayed to the God of heaven” It was a quick prayer: it could have been “God give me grace, or have mercy on me and help me… or God please speak for me.”
No one can pray to God while present with other people except the one who is used to pray to God alone for many hours and is used to direct his mind towards God at any moment. A good example is the prophet Elijah who used to say to king Ahals “Living is the Lord whom I stand in front of” as if he was telling him that God was standing with them as he was speaking to both of them at the same time.
“So I prayed to the God of heaven” It was a scream to God, but he never mentioned the actual prayer!
Verses that belong to this explanation: 3-4
3And said unto the king, Let the king live for ever: why should not my countenance be sad, when the city, the place of my fathers' sepulchres, [lieth] waste, and the gates thereof are consumed with fire?4Then the king said unto me, For what dost thou make request? So I prayed to the God of heaven.
Author: Daoud Lamei Rank: Priest Posted on: 2022-10-03
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Nehemiah 2:5 And I said unto the king, If it please the king, and if thy servant have found favour in thy sight, that thou wouldest send me unto Judah, unto the city of my fathers' sepulchres, that I may build it.
Nehemiah’s request to the king
Our prayers must be seconded with serious endeavors, else we mock God. We are not limited to certain moments in our addresses to the King of kings, but have liberty to go to him at all times; approaches to the throne of grace are never out of season. But the sense of God’s displeasure and the afflictions of his people, are causes of sorrow to the children of God, under which no earthly delights can comfort. The king encouraged Nehemiah to tell his mind. This gave him boldness to speak; much more may the invitation Christ has given us to pray, and the promise that we shall speed, encourage us to come boldly to the throne of grace. Nehemiah prayed to the God of heaven, as infinitely above even this mighty monarch. He lifted up his heart to that God who understands the language of the heart. Nor should we ever engage in any pursuit in which it would be wrong for us thus to seek and expect the Divine direction, assistance, and blessing. There was an immediate answer to his prayer; for the seed of Jacob never sought the God of Jacob in vain.
Verses that belong to this explanation: 1-8
1And it came to pass in the month Nisan, in the twentieth year of Artaxerxes the king, [that] wine [was] before him: and I took up the wine, and gave [it] unto the king. Now I had not been [beforetime] sad in his presence.2Wherefore the king said unto me, Why [is] thy countenance sad, seeing thou [art] not sick? this [is] nothing [else] but sorrow of heart. Then I was very sore afraid,3And said unto the king, Let the king live for ever: why should not my countenance be sad, when the city, the place of my fathers' sepulchres, [lieth] waste, and the gates thereof are consumed with fire?4Then the king said unto me, For what dost thou make request? So I prayed to the God of heaven.5And I said unto the king, If it please the king, and if thy servant have found favour in thy sight, that thou wouldest send me unto Judah, unto the city of my fathers' sepulchres, that I may build it.6And the king said unto me, (the queen also sitting by him,) For how long shall thy journey be? and when wilt thou return? So it pleased the king to send me; and I set him a time.7Moreover I said unto the king, If it please the king, let letters be given me to the governors beyond the river, that they may convey me over till I come into Judah;8And a letter unto Asaph the keeper of the king's forest, that he may give me timber to make beams for the gates of the palace which [appertained] to the house, and for the wall of the city, and for the house that I shall enter into. And the king granted me, according to the good hand of my God upon me.
Author: Matthew Henry Rank: Priest AD: 1714 Source:
Title: Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on the Whole Bible Author: Matthew Henry
Nehemiah's dependence on the Lord through much prayer was not in vain. The king not only granted what he asked for, but he also made him governor of Judah [Jude 5:14]. The decree of Artaxerxes fulfilled the word of the Lord to Daniel [Dan 9:25], just as the earlier decree of Cyrus fulfilled the prophecy of Jeremiah [Jer 29:10]; [Ezra 1].
Verses that belong to this explanation: 4-5
4Then the king said unto me, For what dost thou make request? So I prayed to the God of heaven.5And I said unto the king, If it please the king, and if thy servant have found favour in thy sight, that thou wouldest send me unto Judah, unto the city of my fathers' sepulchres, that I may build it.
Author: William MacDonald Rank: Author Posted on: 2024-04-09 Source:
Title: Commentary on the New Testament Year (original): 1989 Author: William MacDonald Number of pages: 1504 Publisher/Editor: CLV Print: GGP Media GmbH, Pößneck
Nehemiah asked the king politely to allow him to go and build the city of Judah. His request was not logical as it was the kings of Babylon and Persia who destroyed Jerusalem in the first place. Also he was the king’s cupbearer and it would not be easy for the king to give him up so suddenly. But the grace of God was with Nehemiah who raised his heart to God praying before everything.
In the presence of the Queen, the king asked Nehemiah to set a date for his mission. Nehemiah gave him a range date for his departure, but could not tell him the time of his return. We will see later that he stayed in Jerusalem about 12 years while it was being built. He returned to the king, and then back to Jerusalem.
Verses that belong to this explanation: 5-6
5And I said unto the king, If it please the king, and if thy servant have found favour in thy sight, that thou wouldest send me unto Judah, unto the city of my fathers' sepulchres, that I may build it.6And the king said unto me, (the queen also sitting by him,) For how long shall thy journey be? and when wilt thou return? So it pleased the king to send me; and I set him a time.
Author: Daoud Lamei Rank: Priest Posted on: 2022-10-03
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Nehemiah 2:6 And the king said unto me, (the queen also sitting by him,) For how long shall thy journey be? and when wilt thou return? So it pleased the king to send me; and I set him a time.
Nehemiah’s request to the king
Our prayers must be seconded with serious endeavors, else we mock God. We are not limited to certain moments in our addresses to the King of kings, but have liberty to go to him at all times; approaches to the throne of grace are never out of season. But the sense of God’s displeasure and the afflictions of his people, are causes of sorrow to the children of God, under which no earthly delights can comfort. The king encouraged Nehemiah to tell his mind. This gave him boldness to speak; much more may the invitation Christ has given us to pray, and the promise that we shall speed, encourage us to come boldly to the throne of grace. Nehemiah prayed to the God of heaven, as infinitely above even this mighty monarch. He lifted up his heart to that God who understands the language of the heart. Nor should we ever engage in any pursuit in which it would be wrong for us thus to seek and expect the Divine direction, assistance, and blessing. There was an immediate answer to his prayer; for the seed of Jacob never sought the God of Jacob in vain.
Verses that belong to this explanation: 1-8
1And it came to pass in the month Nisan, in the twentieth year of Artaxerxes the king, [that] wine [was] before him: and I took up the wine, and gave [it] unto the king. Now I had not been [beforetime] sad in his presence.2Wherefore the king said unto me, Why [is] thy countenance sad, seeing thou [art] not sick? this [is] nothing [else] but sorrow of heart. Then I was very sore afraid,3And said unto the king, Let the king live for ever: why should not my countenance be sad, when the city, the place of my fathers' sepulchres, [lieth] waste, and the gates thereof are consumed with fire?4Then the king said unto me, For what dost thou make request? So I prayed to the God of heaven.5And I said unto the king, If it please the king, and if thy servant have found favour in thy sight, that thou wouldest send me unto Judah, unto the city of my fathers' sepulchres, that I may build it.6And the king said unto me, (the queen also sitting by him,) For how long shall thy journey be? and when wilt thou return? So it pleased the king to send me; and I set him a time.7Moreover I said unto the king, If it please the king, let letters be given me to the governors beyond the river, that they may convey me over till I come into Judah;8And a letter unto Asaph the keeper of the king's forest, that he may give me timber to make beams for the gates of the palace which [appertained] to the house, and for the wall of the city, and for the house that I shall enter into. And the king granted me, according to the good hand of my God upon me.
Author: Matthew Henry Rank: Priest AD: 1714 Source:
Title: Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on the Whole Bible Author: Matthew Henry
Upon the king's request, Nehemiah told him how long he intended to be away from Persia. In fact, he was away for at least twelve years [Neh 5:14]. Throughout all this, Nehemiah recognized the good hand of his God upon him.
Verses that belong to this explanation: 6-8
6And the king said unto me, (the queen also sitting by him,) For how long shall thy journey be? and when wilt thou return? So it pleased the king to send me; and I set him a time.7Moreover I said unto the king, If it please the king, let letters be given me to the governors beyond the river, that they may convey me over till I come into Judah;8And a letter unto Asaph the keeper of the king's forest, that he may give me timber to make beams for the gates of the palace which [appertained] to the house, and for the wall of the city, and for the house that I shall enter into. And the king granted me, according to the good hand of my God upon me.
Author: William MacDonald Rank: Author Posted on: 2024-04-09 Source:
Title: Commentary on the Old Testament Title (Original): BBC – Believer’s Bible Commentary – Old Testament Year (original): 1989 Author: William MacDonald Number of pages: 1184 Publisher/Editor: CLV Print: GGP Media GmbH, Pößneck Translation: Christiane Eichler, Hermann Grabe, Sven und Esther Passig, Melanie Reimer, Alois Wagner Cover design: OTTENDESIGN.de, Gummersbach
Nehemiah asked the king politely to allow him to go and build the city of Judah. His request was not logical as it was the kings of Babylon and Persia who destroyed Jerusalem in the first place. Also he was the king’s cupbearer and it would not be easy for the king to give him up so suddenly. But the grace of God was with Nehemiah who raised his heart to God praying before everything.
In the presence of the Queen, the king asked Nehemiah to set a date for his mission. Nehemiah gave him a range date for his departure, but could not tell him the time of his return. We will see later that he stayed in Jerusalem about 12 years while it was being built. He returned to the king, and then back to Jerusalem.
Verses that belong to this explanation: 5-6
5And I said unto the king, If it please the king, and if thy servant have found favour in thy sight, that thou wouldest send me unto Judah, unto the city of my fathers' sepulchres, that I may build it.6And the king said unto me, (the queen also sitting by him,) For how long shall thy journey be? and when wilt thou return? So it pleased the king to send me; and I set him a time.
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Nehemiah 2:7 Moreover I said unto the king, If it please the king, let letters be given me to the governors beyond the river, that they may convey me over till I come into Judah;
Nehemiah’s request to the king
Our prayers must be seconded with serious endeavors, else we mock God. We are not limited to certain moments in our addresses to the King of kings, but have liberty to go to him at all times; approaches to the throne of grace are never out of season. But the sense of God’s displeasure and the afflictions of his people, are causes of sorrow to the children of God, under which no earthly delights can comfort. The king encouraged Nehemiah to tell his mind. This gave him boldness to speak; much more may the invitation Christ has given us to pray, and the promise that we shall speed, encourage us to come boldly to the throne of grace. Nehemiah prayed to the God of heaven, as infinitely above even this mighty monarch. He lifted up his heart to that God who understands the language of the heart. Nor should we ever engage in any pursuit in which it would be wrong for us thus to seek and expect the Divine direction, assistance, and blessing. There was an immediate answer to his prayer; for the seed of Jacob never sought the God of Jacob in vain.
Verses that belong to this explanation: 1-8
1And it came to pass in the month Nisan, in the twentieth year of Artaxerxes the king, [that] wine [was] before him: and I took up the wine, and gave [it] unto the king. Now I had not been [beforetime] sad in his presence.2Wherefore the king said unto me, Why [is] thy countenance sad, seeing thou [art] not sick? this [is] nothing [else] but sorrow of heart. Then I was very sore afraid,3And said unto the king, Let the king live for ever: why should not my countenance be sad, when the city, the place of my fathers' sepulchres, [lieth] waste, and the gates thereof are consumed with fire?4Then the king said unto me, For what dost thou make request? So I prayed to the God of heaven.5And I said unto the king, If it please the king, and if thy servant have found favour in thy sight, that thou wouldest send me unto Judah, unto the city of my fathers' sepulchres, that I may build it.6And the king said unto me, (the queen also sitting by him,) For how long shall thy journey be? and when wilt thou return? So it pleased the king to send me; and I set him a time.7Moreover I said unto the king, If it please the king, let letters be given me to the governors beyond the river, that they may convey me over till I come into Judah;8And a letter unto Asaph the keeper of the king's forest, that he may give me timber to make beams for the gates of the palace which [appertained] to the house, and for the wall of the city, and for the house that I shall enter into. And the king granted me, according to the good hand of my God upon me.
Author: Matthew Henry Rank: Priest AD: 1714 Source:
Title: Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on the Whole Bible Author: Matthew Henry
Upon the king's request, Nehemiah told him how long he intended to be away from Persia. In fact, he was away for at least twelve years [Neh 5:14]. Throughout all this, Nehemiah recognized the good hand of his God upon him.
Verses that belong to this explanation: 6-8
6And the king said unto me, (the queen also sitting by him,) For how long shall thy journey be? and when wilt thou return? So it pleased the king to send me; and I set him a time.7Moreover I said unto the king, If it please the king, let letters be given me to the governors beyond the river, that they may convey me over till I come into Judah;8And a letter unto Asaph the keeper of the king's forest, that he may give me timber to make beams for the gates of the palace which [appertained] to the house, and for the wall of the city, and for the house that I shall enter into. And the king granted me, according to the good hand of my God upon me.
Author: William MacDonald Rank: Author Posted on: 2024-04-09 Source:
Title: Commentary on the Old Testament Title (Original): BBC – Believer’s Bible Commentary – Old Testament Year (original): 1989 Author: William MacDonald Number of pages: 1184 Publisher/Editor: CLV Print: GGP Media GmbH, Pößneck Translation: Christiane Eichler, Hermann Grabe, Sven und Esther Passig, Melanie Reimer, Alois Wagner Cover design: OTTENDESIGN.de, Gummersbach
Nehemiah was wise and clever, it was not enough for him asking the king’s permission to go, but through God’s guidance, he knew that he would pass through Iraq and Jordan and also Syria and Palestine till he reached Jerusalem. All these countries were occupied, and he knew that he would need papers from the king permitting him to go through till he reached the city of Judah.
He also asked for a letter to give to Asaph (the keeper of the king’s forest) in order to give him timber to make beams for the gates of the Citadel and the house he would occupy. He did not mention that he would build the house of God in case the king would not like the idea. Although Nehemiah was a pagan, the king gave him all his needs.
“According to the good hand of my God upon me”: he did not say that the gift was the result of his effect on the king who sympathised with him, but he related everything to the hand of God which made the king sympathised with him and gave him all his needs i.e. “God’s grace and God’s gifts.”
Being a man of prayer, no matter how wise, patient and virtuous he was, he related every gift to God and not to himself.
Verses that belong to this explanation: 7-8
7Moreover I said unto the king, If it please the king, let letters be given me to the governors beyond the river, that they may convey me over till I come into Judah;8And a letter unto Asaph the keeper of the king's forest, that he may give me timber to make beams for the gates of the palace which [appertained] to the house, and for the wall of the city, and for the house that I shall enter into. And the king granted me, according to the good hand of my God upon me.
Author: Daoud Lamei Rank: Priest Posted on: 2022-10-03
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Nehemiah 2:8 And a letter unto Asaph the keeper of the king's forest, that he may give me timber to make beams for the gates of the palace which [appertained] to the house, and for the wall of the city, and for the house that I shall enter into. And the king granted me, according to the good hand of my God upon me.
Nehemiah’s request to the king
Our prayers must be seconded with serious endeavors, else we mock God. We are not limited to certain moments in our addresses to the King of kings, but have liberty to go to him at all times; approaches to the throne of grace are never out of season. But the sense of God’s displeasure and the afflictions of his people, are causes of sorrow to the children of God, under which no earthly delights can comfort. The king encouraged Nehemiah to tell his mind. This gave him boldness to speak; much more may the invitation Christ has given us to pray, and the promise that we shall speed, encourage us to come boldly to the throne of grace. Nehemiah prayed to the God of heaven, as infinitely above even this mighty monarch. He lifted up his heart to that God who understands the language of the heart. Nor should we ever engage in any pursuit in which it would be wrong for us thus to seek and expect the Divine direction, assistance, and blessing. There was an immediate answer to his prayer; for the seed of Jacob never sought the God of Jacob in vain.
Verses that belong to this explanation: 1-8
1And it came to pass in the month Nisan, in the twentieth year of Artaxerxes the king, [that] wine [was] before him: and I took up the wine, and gave [it] unto the king. Now I had not been [beforetime] sad in his presence.2Wherefore the king said unto me, Why [is] thy countenance sad, seeing thou [art] not sick? this [is] nothing [else] but sorrow of heart. Then I was very sore afraid,3And said unto the king, Let the king live for ever: why should not my countenance be sad, when the city, the place of my fathers' sepulchres, [lieth] waste, and the gates thereof are consumed with fire?4Then the king said unto me, For what dost thou make request? So I prayed to the God of heaven.5And I said unto the king, If it please the king, and if thy servant have found favour in thy sight, that thou wouldest send me unto Judah, unto the city of my fathers' sepulchres, that I may build it.6And the king said unto me, (the queen also sitting by him,) For how long shall thy journey be? and when wilt thou return? So it pleased the king to send me; and I set him a time.7Moreover I said unto the king, If it please the king, let letters be given me to the governors beyond the river, that they may convey me over till I come into Judah;8And a letter unto Asaph the keeper of the king's forest, that he may give me timber to make beams for the gates of the palace which [appertained] to the house, and for the wall of the city, and for the house that I shall enter into. And the king granted me, according to the good hand of my God upon me.
Author: Matthew Henry Rank: Priest AD: 1714 Source:
Title: Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on the Whole Bible Author: Matthew Henry
Upon the king's request, Nehemiah told him how long he intended to be away from Persia. In fact, he was away for at least twelve years [Neh 5:14]. Throughout all this, Nehemiah recognized the good hand of his God upon him.
Verses that belong to this explanation: 6-8
6And the king said unto me, (the queen also sitting by him,) For how long shall thy journey be? and when wilt thou return? So it pleased the king to send me; and I set him a time.7Moreover I said unto the king, If it please the king, let letters be given me to the governors beyond the river, that they may convey me over till I come into Judah;8And a letter unto Asaph the keeper of the king's forest, that he may give me timber to make beams for the gates of the palace which [appertained] to the house, and for the wall of the city, and for the house that I shall enter into. And the king granted me, according to the good hand of my God upon me.
Author: William MacDonald Rank: Author Posted on: 2024-04-09 Source:
Title: Commentary on the Old Testament Title (Original): BBC – Believer’s Bible Commentary – Old Testament Year (original): 1989 Author: William MacDonald Number of pages: 1184 Publisher/Editor: CLV Print: GGP Media GmbH, Pößneck Translation: Christiane Eichler, Hermann Grabe, Sven und Esther Passig, Melanie Reimer, Alois Wagner Cover design: OTTENDESIGN.de, Gummersbach
Nehemiah was wise and clever, it was not enough for him asking the king’s permission to go, but through God’s guidance, he knew that he would pass through Iraq and Jordan and also Syria and Palestine till he reached Jerusalem. All these countries were occupied, and he knew that he would need papers from the king permitting him to go through till he reached the city of Judah.
He also asked for a letter to give to Asaph (the keeper of the king’s forest) in order to give him timber to make beams for the gates of the Citadel and the house he would occupy. He did not mention that he would build the house of God in case the king would not like the idea. Although Nehemiah was a pagan, the king gave him all his needs.
“According to the good hand of my God upon me”: he did not say that the gift was the result of his effect on the king who sympathised with him, but he related everything to the hand of God which made the king sympathised with him and gave him all his needs i.e. “God’s grace and God’s gifts.”
Being a man of prayer, no matter how wise, patient and virtuous he was, he related every gift to God and not to himself.
Verses that belong to this explanation: 7-8
7Moreover I said unto the king, If it please the king, let letters be given me to the governors beyond the river, that they may convey me over till I come into Judah;8And a letter unto Asaph the keeper of the king's forest, that he may give me timber to make beams for the gates of the palace which [appertained] to the house, and for the wall of the city, and for the house that I shall enter into. And the king granted me, according to the good hand of my God upon me.
Author: Daoud Lamei Rank: Priest Posted on: 2022-10-03
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Nehemiah 2:9 Then I came to the governors beyond the river, and gave them the king's letters. Now the king had sent captains of the army and horsemen with me.
Nehemiah comes to Jerusalem
When Nehemiah had considered the matter, he told the Jews that God had put it into his heart to build the wall of Jerusalem. He does not undertake to do it without them. By stirring up ourselves and one another to that which is good, we strengthen ourselves and one another for it. We are weak in our duty, when we are cold and careless.
Verses that belong to this explanation: 9-18
9Then I came to the governors beyond the river, and gave them the king's letters. Now the king had sent captains of the army and horsemen with me.10When Sanballat the Horonite, and Tobiah the servant, the Ammonite, heard [of it], it grieved them exceedingly that there was come a man to seek the welfare of the children of Israel.11So I came to Jerusalem, and was there three days.12And I arose in the night, I and some few men with me; neither told I [any] man what my God had put in my heart to do at Jerusalem: neither [was there any] beast with me, save the beast that I rode upon.13And I went out by night by the gate of the valley, even before the dragon well, and to the dung port, and viewed the walls of Jerusalem, which were broken down, and the gates thereof were consumed with fire.14Then I went on to the gate of the fountain, and to the king's pool: but [there was] no place for the beast [that was] under me to pass.15Then went I up in the night by the brook, and viewed the wall, and turned back, and entered by the gate of the valley, and [so] returned.16And the rulers knew not whither I went, or what I did; neither had I as yet told [it] to the Jews, nor to the priests, nor to the nobles, nor to the rulers, nor to the rest that did the work.17Then said I unto them, Ye see the distress that we [are] in, how Jerusalem [lieth] waste, and the gates thereof are burned with fire: come, and let us build up the wall of Jerusalem, that we be no more a reproach.18Then I told them of the hand of my God which was good upon me; as also the king's words that he had spoken unto me. And they said, Let us rise up and build. So they strengthened their hands for [this] good [work].
Author: Matthew Henry Rank: Priest AD: 1714 Source:
Title: Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on the Whole Bible Author: Matthew Henry
In addition to the official letters, the king sent an armed escort with Nehemiah. Shortly after arriving in Jerusalem, the new governor inspected his capital under the cover of darkness, to attract as little attention as possible and to keep his plans hidden. He knew how essential the rebuilding of the walls was for the survival of the city. At one point, there was so much rubble that his mount could not get through.
Verses that belong to this explanation: 9-16
9Then I came to the governors beyond the river, and gave them the king's letters. Now the king had sent captains of the army and horsemen with me.10When Sanballat the Horonite, and Tobiah the servant, the Ammonite, heard [of it], it grieved them exceedingly that there was come a man to seek the welfare of the children of Israel.11So I came to Jerusalem, and was there three days.12And I arose in the night, I and some few men with me; neither told I [any] man what my God had put in my heart to do at Jerusalem: neither [was there any] beast with me, save the beast that I rode upon.13And I went out by night by the gate of the valley, even before the dragon well, and to the dung port, and viewed the walls of Jerusalem, which were broken down, and the gates thereof were consumed with fire.14Then I went on to the gate of the fountain, and to the king's pool: but [there was] no place for the beast [that was] under me to pass.15Then went I up in the night by the brook, and viewed the wall, and turned back, and entered by the gate of the valley, and [so] returned.16And the rulers knew not whither I went, or what I did; neither had I as yet told [it] to the Jews, nor to the priests, nor to the nobles, nor to the rulers, nor to the rest that did the work.
Author: William MacDonald Rank: Author Posted on: 2024-04-09 Source:
Title: Commentary on the Old Testament Title (Original): BBC – Believer’s Bible Commentary – Old Testament Year (original): 1989 Author: William MacDonald Number of pages: 1184 Publisher/Editor: CLV Print: GGP Media GmbH, Pößneck Translation: Christiane Eichler, Hermann Grabe, Sven und Esther Passig, Melanie Reimer, Alois Wagner Cover design: OTTENDESIGN.de, Gummersbach
Tobiah the Ammonite official: related to the Ammonites, sons of Lot who were the enemies of the Jews, the same as the Horonites and Arals who were sworn enemies of the Jews.
Sanballat the Horonite and Tobiah the Ammonite official and Geshem the Arab resembled the devil’s team.
They were not Jews but they lived in the areas around Judah “Jerusalem”. They would benefit from the destruction of Jerusalem, so that they could lay their hands on the land and used it to distribute their goods. Their hearts were filled with anger because Nehemiah wanted good for the people of Israel, so they conspired to stop Nehemiah from building Jerusalem and doing good for the people of Israel by the hand of God.
It is obvious that when one has spiritual zeal for the house of God and is busy with saving souls and returning them to God, the devil will never leave him but tries hard to stop the work of God. But because his heart is always with God, so he gets what he wants.
Verses that belong to this explanation: 9-10
9Then I came to the governors beyond the river, and gave them the king's letters. Now the king had sent captains of the army and horsemen with me.10When Sanballat the Horonite, and Tobiah the servant, the Ammonite, heard [of it], it grieved them exceedingly that there was come a man to seek the welfare of the children of Israel.
Author: Daoud Lamei Rank: Priest Posted on: 2022-10-03
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Nehemiah 2:10 When Sanballat the Horonite, and Tobiah the servant, the Ammonite, heard [of it], it grieved them exceedingly that there was come a man to seek the welfare of the children of Israel.
Nehemiah comes to Jerusalem
When Nehemiah had considered the matter, he told the Jews that God had put it into his heart to build the wall of Jerusalem. He does not undertake to do it without them. By stirring up ourselves and one another to that which is good, we strengthen ourselves and one another for it. We are weak in our duty, when we are cold and careless.
Verses that belong to this explanation: 9-18
9Then I came to the governors beyond the river, and gave them the king's letters. Now the king had sent captains of the army and horsemen with me.10When Sanballat the Horonite, and Tobiah the servant, the Ammonite, heard [of it], it grieved them exceedingly that there was come a man to seek the welfare of the children of Israel.11So I came to Jerusalem, and was there three days.12And I arose in the night, I and some few men with me; neither told I [any] man what my God had put in my heart to do at Jerusalem: neither [was there any] beast with me, save the beast that I rode upon.13And I went out by night by the gate of the valley, even before the dragon well, and to the dung port, and viewed the walls of Jerusalem, which were broken down, and the gates thereof were consumed with fire.14Then I went on to the gate of the fountain, and to the king's pool: but [there was] no place for the beast [that was] under me to pass.15Then went I up in the night by the brook, and viewed the wall, and turned back, and entered by the gate of the valley, and [so] returned.16And the rulers knew not whither I went, or what I did; neither had I as yet told [it] to the Jews, nor to the priests, nor to the nobles, nor to the rulers, nor to the rest that did the work.17Then said I unto them, Ye see the distress that we [are] in, how Jerusalem [lieth] waste, and the gates thereof are burned with fire: come, and let us build up the wall of Jerusalem, that we be no more a reproach.18Then I told them of the hand of my God which was good upon me; as also the king's words that he had spoken unto me. And they said, Let us rise up and build. So they strengthened their hands for [this] good [work].
Author: Matthew Henry Rank: Priest AD: 1714 Source:
Title: Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on the Whole Bible Author: Matthew Henry
In addition to the official letters, the king sent an armed escort with Nehemiah. Shortly after arriving in Jerusalem, the new governor inspected his capital under the cover of darkness, to attract as little attention as possible and to keep his plans hidden. He knew how essential the rebuilding of the walls was for the survival of the city. At one point, there was so much rubble that his mount could not get through.
Verses that belong to this explanation: 9-16
9Then I came to the governors beyond the river, and gave them the king's letters. Now the king had sent captains of the army and horsemen with me.10When Sanballat the Horonite, and Tobiah the servant, the Ammonite, heard [of it], it grieved them exceedingly that there was come a man to seek the welfare of the children of Israel.11So I came to Jerusalem, and was there three days.12And I arose in the night, I and some few men with me; neither told I [any] man what my God had put in my heart to do at Jerusalem: neither [was there any] beast with me, save the beast that I rode upon.13And I went out by night by the gate of the valley, even before the dragon well, and to the dung port, and viewed the walls of Jerusalem, which were broken down, and the gates thereof were consumed with fire.14Then I went on to the gate of the fountain, and to the king's pool: but [there was] no place for the beast [that was] under me to pass.15Then went I up in the night by the brook, and viewed the wall, and turned back, and entered by the gate of the valley, and [so] returned.16And the rulers knew not whither I went, or what I did; neither had I as yet told [it] to the Jews, nor to the priests, nor to the nobles, nor to the rulers, nor to the rest that did the work.
Author: William MacDonald Rank: Author Posted on: 2024-04-09 Source:
Title: Commentary on the Old Testament Title (Original): BBC – Believer’s Bible Commentary – Old Testament Year (original): 1989 Author: William MacDonald Number of pages: 1184 Publisher/Editor: CLV Print: GGP Media GmbH, Pößneck Translation: Christiane Eichler, Hermann Grabe, Sven und Esther Passig, Melanie Reimer, Alois Wagner Cover design: OTTENDESIGN.de, Gummersbach
Tobiah the Ammonite official: related to the Ammonites, sons of Lot who were the enemies of the Jews, the same as the Horonites and Arals who were sworn enemies of the Jews.
Sanballat the Horonite and Tobiah the Ammonite official and Geshem the Arab resembled the devil’s team.
They were not Jews but they lived in the areas around Judah “Jerusalem”. They would benefit from the destruction of Jerusalem, so that they could lay their hands on the land and used it to distribute their goods. Their hearts were filled with anger because Nehemiah wanted good for the people of Israel, so they conspired to stop Nehemiah from building Jerusalem and doing good for the people of Israel by the hand of God.
It is obvious that when one has spiritual zeal for the house of God and is busy with saving souls and returning them to God, the devil will never leave him but tries hard to stop the work of God. But because his heart is always with God, so he gets what he wants.
Verses that belong to this explanation: 9-10
9Then I came to the governors beyond the river, and gave them the king's letters. Now the king had sent captains of the army and horsemen with me.10When Sanballat the Horonite, and Tobiah the servant, the Ammonite, heard [of it], it grieved them exceedingly that there was come a man to seek the welfare of the children of Israel.
Author: Daoud Lamei Rank: Priest Posted on: 2022-10-03
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Nehemiah 2:11 So I came to Jerusalem, and was there three days.
Nehemiah comes to Jerusalem
When Nehemiah had considered the matter, he told the Jews that God had put it into his heart to build the wall of Jerusalem. He does not undertake to do it without them. By stirring up ourselves and one another to that which is good, we strengthen ourselves and one another for it. We are weak in our duty, when we are cold and careless.
Verses that belong to this explanation: 9-18
9Then I came to the governors beyond the river, and gave them the king's letters. Now the king had sent captains of the army and horsemen with me.10When Sanballat the Horonite, and Tobiah the servant, the Ammonite, heard [of it], it grieved them exceedingly that there was come a man to seek the welfare of the children of Israel.11So I came to Jerusalem, and was there three days.12And I arose in the night, I and some few men with me; neither told I [any] man what my God had put in my heart to do at Jerusalem: neither [was there any] beast with me, save the beast that I rode upon.13And I went out by night by the gate of the valley, even before the dragon well, and to the dung port, and viewed the walls of Jerusalem, which were broken down, and the gates thereof were consumed with fire.14Then I went on to the gate of the fountain, and to the king's pool: but [there was] no place for the beast [that was] under me to pass.15Then went I up in the night by the brook, and viewed the wall, and turned back, and entered by the gate of the valley, and [so] returned.16And the rulers knew not whither I went, or what I did; neither had I as yet told [it] to the Jews, nor to the priests, nor to the nobles, nor to the rulers, nor to the rest that did the work.17Then said I unto them, Ye see the distress that we [are] in, how Jerusalem [lieth] waste, and the gates thereof are burned with fire: come, and let us build up the wall of Jerusalem, that we be no more a reproach.18Then I told them of the hand of my God which was good upon me; as also the king's words that he had spoken unto me. And they said, Let us rise up and build. So they strengthened their hands for [this] good [work].
Author: Matthew Henry Rank: Priest AD: 1714 Source:
Title: Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on the Whole Bible Author: Matthew Henry
In addition to the official letters, the king sent an armed escort with Nehemiah. Shortly after arriving in Jerusalem, the new governor inspected his capital under the cover of darkness, to attract as little attention as possible and to keep his plans hidden. He knew how essential the rebuilding of the walls was for the survival of the city. At one point, there was so much rubble that his mount could not get through.
Verses that belong to this explanation: 9-16
9Then I came to the governors beyond the river, and gave them the king's letters. Now the king had sent captains of the army and horsemen with me.10When Sanballat the Horonite, and Tobiah the servant, the Ammonite, heard [of it], it grieved them exceedingly that there was come a man to seek the welfare of the children of Israel.11So I came to Jerusalem, and was there three days.12And I arose in the night, I and some few men with me; neither told I [any] man what my God had put in my heart to do at Jerusalem: neither [was there any] beast with me, save the beast that I rode upon.13And I went out by night by the gate of the valley, even before the dragon well, and to the dung port, and viewed the walls of Jerusalem, which were broken down, and the gates thereof were consumed with fire.14Then I went on to the gate of the fountain, and to the king's pool: but [there was] no place for the beast [that was] under me to pass.15Then went I up in the night by the brook, and viewed the wall, and turned back, and entered by the gate of the valley, and [so] returned.16And the rulers knew not whither I went, or what I did; neither had I as yet told [it] to the Jews, nor to the priests, nor to the nobles, nor to the rulers, nor to the rest that did the work.
Author: William MacDonald Rank: Author Posted on: 2024-04-09 Source:
Title: Commentary on the Old Testament Title (Original): BBC – Believer’s Bible Commentary – Old Testament Year (original): 1989 Author: William MacDonald Number of pages: 1184 Publisher/Editor: CLV Print: GGP Media GmbH, Pößneck Translation: Christiane Eichler, Hermann Grabe, Sven und Esther Passig, Melanie Reimer, Alois Wagner Cover design: OTTENDESIGN.de, Gummersbach
He arrived at Jerusalem with a few men who were sent with him by the king of Persia. He stayed there for three days.
Nehemiah’s wisdom showed again when he said “I told no one what my God had put in my heart to do”.
In serving God and in other affairs, it is wise not to talk too much about your spiritual plans and your projects in the service. It is better that these remain in your heart between you and God because the devil is waiting to delay and stop the work of God.
Nehemiah did not tell anyone of what God had put in his heart regarding the building of Jerusalem. His hope and confidence in God were great for building the city, the gate and the temple and for the return of everyone especially when he saw the severe destruction of the great city. He did not lose hope and did not say that it is useless doing any work, but God gave him grace so he got up in the night in secret and went to examine Jerusalem in order to put a plan for the work of God. He stared at Jerusalem; this was a sign of the following:
+ Contemplation: As if he said: Oh God, we were the reason for this destruction, but is it reasonable to go back and build the high walls and the great gates? To go back to build it when we had destroyed it? Jerusalem was a great and a glorified city at the time of David the prophet.
+ Long Sightedness: He thought to himself what would he do with such destruction? What would the city look like at the end?
+ Prayer: He prayed asking for help and spiritual enlightenment.
He examined all parts of the city and went back without anyone knowing where he went or what he had in mind. Then, he did not tell any of the officials, the nobles, the priests, the workers or the poor people who were left in the city, what was in his heart.
Verses that belong to this explanation: 11-16
11So I came to Jerusalem, and was there three days.12And I arose in the night, I and some few men with me; neither told I [any] man what my God had put in my heart to do at Jerusalem: neither [was there any] beast with me, save the beast that I rode upon.13And I went out by night by the gate of the valley, even before the dragon well, and to the dung port, and viewed the walls of Jerusalem, which were broken down, and the gates thereof were consumed with fire.14Then I went on to the gate of the fountain, and to the king's pool: but [there was] no place for the beast [that was] under me to pass.15Then went I up in the night by the brook, and viewed the wall, and turned back, and entered by the gate of the valley, and [so] returned.16And the rulers knew not whither I went, or what I did; neither had I as yet told [it] to the Jews, nor to the priests, nor to the nobles, nor to the rulers, nor to the rest that did the work.
Author: Daoud Lamei Rank: Priest Posted on: 2022-10-03
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Nehemiah 2:12 And I arose in the night, I and some few men with me; neither told I [any] man what my God had put in my heart to do at Jerusalem: neither [was there any] beast with me, save the beast that I rode upon.
Nehemiah comes to Jerusalem
When Nehemiah had considered the matter, he told the Jews that God had put it into his heart to build the wall of Jerusalem. He does not undertake to do it without them. By stirring up ourselves and one another to that which is good, we strengthen ourselves and one another for it. We are weak in our duty, when we are cold and careless.
Verses that belong to this explanation: 9-18
9Then I came to the governors beyond the river, and gave them the king's letters. Now the king had sent captains of the army and horsemen with me.10When Sanballat the Horonite, and Tobiah the servant, the Ammonite, heard [of it], it grieved them exceedingly that there was come a man to seek the welfare of the children of Israel.11So I came to Jerusalem, and was there three days.12And I arose in the night, I and some few men with me; neither told I [any] man what my God had put in my heart to do at Jerusalem: neither [was there any] beast with me, save the beast that I rode upon.13And I went out by night by the gate of the valley, even before the dragon well, and to the dung port, and viewed the walls of Jerusalem, which were broken down, and the gates thereof were consumed with fire.14Then I went on to the gate of the fountain, and to the king's pool: but [there was] no place for the beast [that was] under me to pass.15Then went I up in the night by the brook, and viewed the wall, and turned back, and entered by the gate of the valley, and [so] returned.16And the rulers knew not whither I went, or what I did; neither had I as yet told [it] to the Jews, nor to the priests, nor to the nobles, nor to the rulers, nor to the rest that did the work.17Then said I unto them, Ye see the distress that we [are] in, how Jerusalem [lieth] waste, and the gates thereof are burned with fire: come, and let us build up the wall of Jerusalem, that we be no more a reproach.18Then I told them of the hand of my God which was good upon me; as also the king's words that he had spoken unto me. And they said, Let us rise up and build. So they strengthened their hands for [this] good [work].
Author: Matthew Henry Rank: Priest AD: 1714 Source:
Title: Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on the Whole Bible Author: Matthew Henry
In addition to the official letters, the king sent an armed escort with Nehemiah. Shortly after arriving in Jerusalem, the new governor inspected his capital under the cover of darkness, to attract as little attention as possible and to keep his plans hidden. He knew how essential the rebuilding of the walls was for the survival of the city. At one point, there was so much rubble that his mount could not get through.
Verses that belong to this explanation: 9-16
9Then I came to the governors beyond the river, and gave them the king's letters. Now the king had sent captains of the army and horsemen with me.10When Sanballat the Horonite, and Tobiah the servant, the Ammonite, heard [of it], it grieved them exceedingly that there was come a man to seek the welfare of the children of Israel.11So I came to Jerusalem, and was there three days.12And I arose in the night, I and some few men with me; neither told I [any] man what my God had put in my heart to do at Jerusalem: neither [was there any] beast with me, save the beast that I rode upon.13And I went out by night by the gate of the valley, even before the dragon well, and to the dung port, and viewed the walls of Jerusalem, which were broken down, and the gates thereof were consumed with fire.14Then I went on to the gate of the fountain, and to the king's pool: but [there was] no place for the beast [that was] under me to pass.15Then went I up in the night by the brook, and viewed the wall, and turned back, and entered by the gate of the valley, and [so] returned.16And the rulers knew not whither I went, or what I did; neither had I as yet told [it] to the Jews, nor to the priests, nor to the nobles, nor to the rulers, nor to the rest that did the work.
Author: William MacDonald Rank: Author Posted on: 2024-04-09 Source:
Title: Commentary on the Old Testament Title (Original): BBC – Believer’s Bible Commentary – Old Testament Year (original): 1989 Author: William MacDonald Number of pages: 1184 Publisher/Editor: CLV Print: GGP Media GmbH, Pößneck Translation: Christiane Eichler, Hermann Grabe, Sven und Esther Passig, Melanie Reimer, Alois Wagner Cover design: OTTENDESIGN.de, Gummersbach
He arrived at Jerusalem with a few men who were sent with him by the king of Persia. He stayed there for three days.
Nehemiah’s wisdom showed again when he said “I told no one what my God had put in my heart to do”.
In serving God and in other affairs, it is wise not to talk too much about your spiritual plans and your projects in the service. It is better that these remain in your heart between you and God because the devil is waiting to delay and stop the work of God.
Nehemiah did not tell anyone of what God had put in his heart regarding the building of Jerusalem. His hope and confidence in God were great for building the city, the gate and the temple and for the return of everyone especially when he saw the severe destruction of the great city. He did not lose hope and did not say that it is useless doing any work, but God gave him grace so he got up in the night in secret and went to examine Jerusalem in order to put a plan for the work of God. He stared at Jerusalem; this was a sign of the following:
+ Contemplation: As if he said: Oh God, we were the reason for this destruction, but is it reasonable to go back and build the high walls and the great gates? To go back to build it when we had destroyed it? Jerusalem was a great and a glorified city at the time of David the prophet.
+ Long Sightedness: He thought to himself what would he do with such destruction? What would the city look like at the end?
+ Prayer: He prayed asking for help and spiritual enlightenment.
He examined all parts of the city and went back without anyone knowing where he went or what he had in mind. Then, he did not tell any of the officials, the nobles, the priests, the workers or the poor people who were left in the city, what was in his heart.
Verses that belong to this explanation: 11-16
11So I came to Jerusalem, and was there three days.12And I arose in the night, I and some few men with me; neither told I [any] man what my God had put in my heart to do at Jerusalem: neither [was there any] beast with me, save the beast that I rode upon.13And I went out by night by the gate of the valley, even before the dragon well, and to the dung port, and viewed the walls of Jerusalem, which were broken down, and the gates thereof were consumed with fire.14Then I went on to the gate of the fountain, and to the king's pool: but [there was] no place for the beast [that was] under me to pass.15Then went I up in the night by the brook, and viewed the wall, and turned back, and entered by the gate of the valley, and [so] returned.16And the rulers knew not whither I went, or what I did; neither had I as yet told [it] to the Jews, nor to the priests, nor to the nobles, nor to the rulers, nor to the rest that did the work.
Author: Daoud Lamei Rank: Priest Posted on: 2022-10-03
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Nehemiah 2:13 And I went out by night by the gate of the valley, even before the dragon well, and to the dung port, and viewed the walls of Jerusalem, which were broken down, and the gates thereof were consumed with fire.
Nehemiah comes to Jerusalem
When Nehemiah had considered the matter, he told the Jews that God had put it into his heart to build the wall of Jerusalem. He does not undertake to do it without them. By stirring up ourselves and one another to that which is good, we strengthen ourselves and one another for it. We are weak in our duty, when we are cold and careless.
Verses that belong to this explanation: 9-18
9Then I came to the governors beyond the river, and gave them the king's letters. Now the king had sent captains of the army and horsemen with me.10When Sanballat the Horonite, and Tobiah the servant, the Ammonite, heard [of it], it grieved them exceedingly that there was come a man to seek the welfare of the children of Israel.11So I came to Jerusalem, and was there three days.12And I arose in the night, I and some few men with me; neither told I [any] man what my God had put in my heart to do at Jerusalem: neither [was there any] beast with me, save the beast that I rode upon.13And I went out by night by the gate of the valley, even before the dragon well, and to the dung port, and viewed the walls of Jerusalem, which were broken down, and the gates thereof were consumed with fire.14Then I went on to the gate of the fountain, and to the king's pool: but [there was] no place for the beast [that was] under me to pass.15Then went I up in the night by the brook, and viewed the wall, and turned back, and entered by the gate of the valley, and [so] returned.16And the rulers knew not whither I went, or what I did; neither had I as yet told [it] to the Jews, nor to the priests, nor to the nobles, nor to the rulers, nor to the rest that did the work.17Then said I unto them, Ye see the distress that we [are] in, how Jerusalem [lieth] waste, and the gates thereof are burned with fire: come, and let us build up the wall of Jerusalem, that we be no more a reproach.18Then I told them of the hand of my God which was good upon me; as also the king's words that he had spoken unto me. And they said, Let us rise up and build. So they strengthened their hands for [this] good [work].
Author: Matthew Henry Rank: Priest AD: 1714 Source:
Title: Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on the Whole Bible Author: Matthew Henry
In addition to the official letters, the king sent an armed escort with Nehemiah. Shortly after arriving in Jerusalem, the new governor inspected his capital under the cover of darkness, to attract as little attention as possible and to keep his plans hidden. He knew how essential the rebuilding of the walls was for the survival of the city. At one point, there was so much rubble that his mount could not get through.
Verses that belong to this explanation: 9-16
9Then I came to the governors beyond the river, and gave them the king's letters. Now the king had sent captains of the army and horsemen with me.10When Sanballat the Horonite, and Tobiah the servant, the Ammonite, heard [of it], it grieved them exceedingly that there was come a man to seek the welfare of the children of Israel.11So I came to Jerusalem, and was there three days.12And I arose in the night, I and some few men with me; neither told I [any] man what my God had put in my heart to do at Jerusalem: neither [was there any] beast with me, save the beast that I rode upon.13And I went out by night by the gate of the valley, even before the dragon well, and to the dung port, and viewed the walls of Jerusalem, which were broken down, and the gates thereof were consumed with fire.14Then I went on to the gate of the fountain, and to the king's pool: but [there was] no place for the beast [that was] under me to pass.15Then went I up in the night by the brook, and viewed the wall, and turned back, and entered by the gate of the valley, and [so] returned.16And the rulers knew not whither I went, or what I did; neither had I as yet told [it] to the Jews, nor to the priests, nor to the nobles, nor to the rulers, nor to the rest that did the work.
Author: William MacDonald Rank: Author Posted on: 2024-04-09 Source:
Title: Commentary on the Old Testament Title (Original): BBC – Believer’s Bible Commentary – Old Testament Year (original): 1989 Author: William MacDonald Number of pages: 1184 Publisher/Editor: CLV Print: GGP Media GmbH, Pößneck Translation: Christiane Eichler, Hermann Grabe, Sven und Esther Passig, Melanie Reimer, Alois Wagner Cover design: OTTENDESIGN.de, Gummersbach
He arrived at Jerusalem with a few men who were sent with him by the king of Persia. He stayed there for three days.
Nehemiah’s wisdom showed again when he said “I told no one what my God had put in my heart to do”.
In serving God and in other affairs, it is wise not to talk too much about your spiritual plans and your projects in the service. It is better that these remain in your heart between you and God because the devil is waiting to delay and stop the work of God.
Nehemiah did not tell anyone of what God had put in his heart regarding the building of Jerusalem. His hope and confidence in God were great for building the city, the gate and the temple and for the return of everyone especially when he saw the severe destruction of the great city. He did not lose hope and did not say that it is useless doing any work, but God gave him grace so he got up in the night in secret and went to examine Jerusalem in order to put a plan for the work of God. He stared at Jerusalem; this was a sign of the following:
+ Contemplation: As if he said: Oh God, we were the reason for this destruction, but is it reasonable to go back and build the high walls and the great gates? To go back to build it when we had destroyed it? Jerusalem was a great and a glorified city at the time of David the prophet.
+ Long Sightedness: He thought to himself what would he do with such destruction? What would the city look like at the end?
+ Prayer: He prayed asking for help and spiritual enlightenment.
He examined all parts of the city and went back without anyone knowing where he went or what he had in mind. Then, he did not tell any of the officials, the nobles, the priests, the workers or the poor people who were left in the city, what was in his heart.
Verses that belong to this explanation: 11-16
11So I came to Jerusalem, and was there three days.12And I arose in the night, I and some few men with me; neither told I [any] man what my God had put in my heart to do at Jerusalem: neither [was there any] beast with me, save the beast that I rode upon.13And I went out by night by the gate of the valley, even before the dragon well, and to the dung port, and viewed the walls of Jerusalem, which were broken down, and the gates thereof were consumed with fire.14Then I went on to the gate of the fountain, and to the king's pool: but [there was] no place for the beast [that was] under me to pass.15Then went I up in the night by the brook, and viewed the wall, and turned back, and entered by the gate of the valley, and [so] returned.16And the rulers knew not whither I went, or what I did; neither had I as yet told [it] to the Jews, nor to the priests, nor to the nobles, nor to the rulers, nor to the rest that did the work.
Author: Daoud Lamei Rank: Priest Posted on: 2022-10-03
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Nehemiah 2:14 Then I went on to the gate of the fountain, and to the king's pool: but [there was] no place for the beast [that was] under me to pass.
Nehemiah comes to Jerusalem
When Nehemiah had considered the matter, he told the Jews that God had put it into his heart to build the wall of Jerusalem. He does not undertake to do it without them. By stirring up ourselves and one another to that which is good, we strengthen ourselves and one another for it. We are weak in our duty, when we are cold and careless.
Verses that belong to this explanation: 9-18
9Then I came to the governors beyond the river, and gave them the king's letters. Now the king had sent captains of the army and horsemen with me.10When Sanballat the Horonite, and Tobiah the servant, the Ammonite, heard [of it], it grieved them exceedingly that there was come a man to seek the welfare of the children of Israel.11So I came to Jerusalem, and was there three days.12And I arose in the night, I and some few men with me; neither told I [any] man what my God had put in my heart to do at Jerusalem: neither [was there any] beast with me, save the beast that I rode upon.13And I went out by night by the gate of the valley, even before the dragon well, and to the dung port, and viewed the walls of Jerusalem, which were broken down, and the gates thereof were consumed with fire.14Then I went on to the gate of the fountain, and to the king's pool: but [there was] no place for the beast [that was] under me to pass.15Then went I up in the night by the brook, and viewed the wall, and turned back, and entered by the gate of the valley, and [so] returned.16And the rulers knew not whither I went, or what I did; neither had I as yet told [it] to the Jews, nor to the priests, nor to the nobles, nor to the rulers, nor to the rest that did the work.17Then said I unto them, Ye see the distress that we [are] in, how Jerusalem [lieth] waste, and the gates thereof are burned with fire: come, and let us build up the wall of Jerusalem, that we be no more a reproach.18Then I told them of the hand of my God which was good upon me; as also the king's words that he had spoken unto me. And they said, Let us rise up and build. So they strengthened their hands for [this] good [work].
Author: Matthew Henry Rank: Priest AD: 1714 Source:
Title: Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on the Whole Bible Author: Matthew Henry
In addition to the official letters, the king sent an armed escort with Nehemiah. Shortly after arriving in Jerusalem, the new governor inspected his capital under the cover of darkness, to attract as little attention as possible and to keep his plans hidden. He knew how essential the rebuilding of the walls was for the survival of the city. At one point, there was so much rubble that his mount could not get through.
Verses that belong to this explanation: 9-16
9Then I came to the governors beyond the river, and gave them the king's letters. Now the king had sent captains of the army and horsemen with me.10When Sanballat the Horonite, and Tobiah the servant, the Ammonite, heard [of it], it grieved them exceedingly that there was come a man to seek the welfare of the children of Israel.11So I came to Jerusalem, and was there three days.12And I arose in the night, I and some few men with me; neither told I [any] man what my God had put in my heart to do at Jerusalem: neither [was there any] beast with me, save the beast that I rode upon.13And I went out by night by the gate of the valley, even before the dragon well, and to the dung port, and viewed the walls of Jerusalem, which were broken down, and the gates thereof were consumed with fire.14Then I went on to the gate of the fountain, and to the king's pool: but [there was] no place for the beast [that was] under me to pass.15Then went I up in the night by the brook, and viewed the wall, and turned back, and entered by the gate of the valley, and [so] returned.16And the rulers knew not whither I went, or what I did; neither had I as yet told [it] to the Jews, nor to the priests, nor to the nobles, nor to the rulers, nor to the rest that did the work.
Author: William MacDonald Rank: Author Posted on: 2024-04-09 Source:
Title: Commentary on the Old Testament Title (Original): BBC – Believer’s Bible Commentary – Old Testament Year (original): 1989 Author: William MacDonald Number of pages: 1184 Publisher/Editor: CLV Print: GGP Media GmbH, Pößneck Translation: Christiane Eichler, Hermann Grabe, Sven und Esther Passig, Melanie Reimer, Alois Wagner Cover design: OTTENDESIGN.de, Gummersbach
He arrived at Jerusalem with a few men who were sent with him by the king of Persia. He stayed there for three days.
Nehemiah’s wisdom showed again when he said “I told no one what my God had put in my heart to do”.
In serving God and in other affairs, it is wise not to talk too much about your spiritual plans and your projects in the service. It is better that these remain in your heart between you and God because the devil is waiting to delay and stop the work of God.
Nehemiah did not tell anyone of what God had put in his heart regarding the building of Jerusalem. His hope and confidence in God were great for building the city, the gate and the temple and for the return of everyone especially when he saw the severe destruction of the great city. He did not lose hope and did not say that it is useless doing any work, but God gave him grace so he got up in the night in secret and went to examine Jerusalem in order to put a plan for the work of God. He stared at Jerusalem; this was a sign of the following:
+ Contemplation: As if he said: Oh God, we were the reason for this destruction, but is it reasonable to go back and build the high walls and the great gates? To go back to build it when we had destroyed it? Jerusalem was a great and a glorified city at the time of David the prophet.
+ Long Sightedness: He thought to himself what would he do with such destruction? What would the city look like at the end?
+ Prayer: He prayed asking for help and spiritual enlightenment.
He examined all parts of the city and went back without anyone knowing where he went or what he had in mind. Then, he did not tell any of the officials, the nobles, the priests, the workers or the poor people who were left in the city, what was in his heart.
Verses that belong to this explanation: 11-16
11So I came to Jerusalem, and was there three days.12And I arose in the night, I and some few men with me; neither told I [any] man what my God had put in my heart to do at Jerusalem: neither [was there any] beast with me, save the beast that I rode upon.13And I went out by night by the gate of the valley, even before the dragon well, and to the dung port, and viewed the walls of Jerusalem, which were broken down, and the gates thereof were consumed with fire.14Then I went on to the gate of the fountain, and to the king's pool: but [there was] no place for the beast [that was] under me to pass.15Then went I up in the night by the brook, and viewed the wall, and turned back, and entered by the gate of the valley, and [so] returned.16And the rulers knew not whither I went, or what I did; neither had I as yet told [it] to the Jews, nor to the priests, nor to the nobles, nor to the rulers, nor to the rest that did the work.
Author: Daoud Lamei Rank: Priest Posted on: 2022-10-03
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Nehemiah 2:15 Then went I up in the night by the brook, and viewed the wall, and turned back, and entered by the gate of the valley, and [so] returned.
Nehemiah comes to Jerusalem
When Nehemiah had considered the matter, he told the Jews that God had put it into his heart to build the wall of Jerusalem. He does not undertake to do it without them. By stirring up ourselves and one another to that which is good, we strengthen ourselves and one another for it. We are weak in our duty, when we are cold and careless.
Verses that belong to this explanation: 9-18
9Then I came to the governors beyond the river, and gave them the king's letters. Now the king had sent captains of the army and horsemen with me.10When Sanballat the Horonite, and Tobiah the servant, the Ammonite, heard [of it], it grieved them exceedingly that there was come a man to seek the welfare of the children of Israel.11So I came to Jerusalem, and was there three days.12And I arose in the night, I and some few men with me; neither told I [any] man what my God had put in my heart to do at Jerusalem: neither [was there any] beast with me, save the beast that I rode upon.13And I went out by night by the gate of the valley, even before the dragon well, and to the dung port, and viewed the walls of Jerusalem, which were broken down, and the gates thereof were consumed with fire.14Then I went on to the gate of the fountain, and to the king's pool: but [there was] no place for the beast [that was] under me to pass.15Then went I up in the night by the brook, and viewed the wall, and turned back, and entered by the gate of the valley, and [so] returned.16And the rulers knew not whither I went, or what I did; neither had I as yet told [it] to the Jews, nor to the priests, nor to the nobles, nor to the rulers, nor to the rest that did the work.17Then said I unto them, Ye see the distress that we [are] in, how Jerusalem [lieth] waste, and the gates thereof are burned with fire: come, and let us build up the wall of Jerusalem, that we be no more a reproach.18Then I told them of the hand of my God which was good upon me; as also the king's words that he had spoken unto me. And they said, Let us rise up and build. So they strengthened their hands for [this] good [work].
Author: Matthew Henry Rank: Priest AD: 1714 Source:
Title: Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on the Whole Bible Author: Matthew Henry
In addition to the official letters, the king sent an armed escort with Nehemiah. Shortly after arriving in Jerusalem, the new governor inspected his capital under the cover of darkness, to attract as little attention as possible and to keep his plans hidden. He knew how essential the rebuilding of the walls was for the survival of the city. At one point, there was so much rubble that his mount could not get through.
Verses that belong to this explanation: 9-16
9Then I came to the governors beyond the river, and gave them the king's letters. Now the king had sent captains of the army and horsemen with me.10When Sanballat the Horonite, and Tobiah the servant, the Ammonite, heard [of it], it grieved them exceedingly that there was come a man to seek the welfare of the children of Israel.11So I came to Jerusalem, and was there three days.12And I arose in the night, I and some few men with me; neither told I [any] man what my God had put in my heart to do at Jerusalem: neither [was there any] beast with me, save the beast that I rode upon.13And I went out by night by the gate of the valley, even before the dragon well, and to the dung port, and viewed the walls of Jerusalem, which were broken down, and the gates thereof were consumed with fire.14Then I went on to the gate of the fountain, and to the king's pool: but [there was] no place for the beast [that was] under me to pass.15Then went I up in the night by the brook, and viewed the wall, and turned back, and entered by the gate of the valley, and [so] returned.16And the rulers knew not whither I went, or what I did; neither had I as yet told [it] to the Jews, nor to the priests, nor to the nobles, nor to the rulers, nor to the rest that did the work.
Author: William MacDonald Rank: Author Posted on: 2024-04-09 Source:
Title: Commentary on the Old Testament Title (Original): BBC – Believer’s Bible Commentary – Old Testament Year (original): 1989 Author: William MacDonald Number of pages: 1184 Publisher/Editor: CLV Print: GGP Media GmbH, Pößneck Translation: Christiane Eichler, Hermann Grabe, Sven und Esther Passig, Melanie Reimer, Alois Wagner Cover design: OTTENDESIGN.de, Gummersbach
He arrived at Jerusalem with a few men who were sent with him by the king of Persia. He stayed there for three days.
Nehemiah’s wisdom showed again when he said “I told no one what my God had put in my heart to do”.
In serving God and in other affairs, it is wise not to talk too much about your spiritual plans and your projects in the service. It is better that these remain in your heart between you and God because the devil is waiting to delay and stop the work of God.
Nehemiah did not tell anyone of what God had put in his heart regarding the building of Jerusalem. His hope and confidence in God were great for building the city, the gate and the temple and for the return of everyone especially when he saw the severe destruction of the great city. He did not lose hope and did not say that it is useless doing any work, but God gave him grace so he got up in the night in secret and went to examine Jerusalem in order to put a plan for the work of God. He stared at Jerusalem; this was a sign of the following:
+ Contemplation: As if he said: Oh God, we were the reason for this destruction, but is it reasonable to go back and build the high walls and the great gates? To go back to build it when we had destroyed it? Jerusalem was a great and a glorified city at the time of David the prophet.
+ Long Sightedness: He thought to himself what would he do with such destruction? What would the city look like at the end?
+ Prayer: He prayed asking for help and spiritual enlightenment.
He examined all parts of the city and went back without anyone knowing where he went or what he had in mind. Then, he did not tell any of the officials, the nobles, the priests, the workers or the poor people who were left in the city, what was in his heart.
Verses that belong to this explanation: 11-16
11So I came to Jerusalem, and was there three days.12And I arose in the night, I and some few men with me; neither told I [any] man what my God had put in my heart to do at Jerusalem: neither [was there any] beast with me, save the beast that I rode upon.13And I went out by night by the gate of the valley, even before the dragon well, and to the dung port, and viewed the walls of Jerusalem, which were broken down, and the gates thereof were consumed with fire.14Then I went on to the gate of the fountain, and to the king's pool: but [there was] no place for the beast [that was] under me to pass.15Then went I up in the night by the brook, and viewed the wall, and turned back, and entered by the gate of the valley, and [so] returned.16And the rulers knew not whither I went, or what I did; neither had I as yet told [it] to the Jews, nor to the priests, nor to the nobles, nor to the rulers, nor to the rest that did the work.
Author: Daoud Lamei Rank: Priest Posted on: 2022-10-03
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Nehemiah 2:16 And the rulers knew not whither I went, or what I did; neither had I as yet told [it] to the Jews, nor to the priests, nor to the nobles, nor to the rulers, nor to the rest that did the work.
Nehemiah comes to Jerusalem
When Nehemiah had considered the matter, he told the Jews that God had put it into his heart to build the wall of Jerusalem. He does not undertake to do it without them. By stirring up ourselves and one another to that which is good, we strengthen ourselves and one another for it. We are weak in our duty, when we are cold and careless.
Verses that belong to this explanation: 9-18
9Then I came to the governors beyond the river, and gave them the king's letters. Now the king had sent captains of the army and horsemen with me.10When Sanballat the Horonite, and Tobiah the servant, the Ammonite, heard [of it], it grieved them exceedingly that there was come a man to seek the welfare of the children of Israel.11So I came to Jerusalem, and was there three days.12And I arose in the night, I and some few men with me; neither told I [any] man what my God had put in my heart to do at Jerusalem: neither [was there any] beast with me, save the beast that I rode upon.13And I went out by night by the gate of the valley, even before the dragon well, and to the dung port, and viewed the walls of Jerusalem, which were broken down, and the gates thereof were consumed with fire.14Then I went on to the gate of the fountain, and to the king's pool: but [there was] no place for the beast [that was] under me to pass.15Then went I up in the night by the brook, and viewed the wall, and turned back, and entered by the gate of the valley, and [so] returned.16And the rulers knew not whither I went, or what I did; neither had I as yet told [it] to the Jews, nor to the priests, nor to the nobles, nor to the rulers, nor to the rest that did the work.17Then said I unto them, Ye see the distress that we [are] in, how Jerusalem [lieth] waste, and the gates thereof are burned with fire: come, and let us build up the wall of Jerusalem, that we be no more a reproach.18Then I told them of the hand of my God which was good upon me; as also the king's words that he had spoken unto me. And they said, Let us rise up and build. So they strengthened their hands for [this] good [work].
Author: Matthew Henry Rank: Priest AD: 1714 Source:
Title: Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on the Whole Bible Author: Matthew Henry
In addition to the official letters, the king sent an armed escort with Nehemiah. Shortly after arriving in Jerusalem, the new governor inspected his capital under the cover of darkness, to attract as little attention as possible and to keep his plans hidden. He knew how essential the rebuilding of the walls was for the survival of the city. At one point, there was so much rubble that his mount could not get through.
Verses that belong to this explanation: 9-16
9Then I came to the governors beyond the river, and gave them the king's letters. Now the king had sent captains of the army and horsemen with me.10When Sanballat the Horonite, and Tobiah the servant, the Ammonite, heard [of it], it grieved them exceedingly that there was come a man to seek the welfare of the children of Israel.11So I came to Jerusalem, and was there three days.12And I arose in the night, I and some few men with me; neither told I [any] man what my God had put in my heart to do at Jerusalem: neither [was there any] beast with me, save the beast that I rode upon.13And I went out by night by the gate of the valley, even before the dragon well, and to the dung port, and viewed the walls of Jerusalem, which were broken down, and the gates thereof were consumed with fire.14Then I went on to the gate of the fountain, and to the king's pool: but [there was] no place for the beast [that was] under me to pass.15Then went I up in the night by the brook, and viewed the wall, and turned back, and entered by the gate of the valley, and [so] returned.16And the rulers knew not whither I went, or what I did; neither had I as yet told [it] to the Jews, nor to the priests, nor to the nobles, nor to the rulers, nor to the rest that did the work.
Author: William MacDonald Rank: Author Posted on: 2024-04-09 Source:
Title: Commentary on the Old Testament Title (Original): BBC – Believer’s Bible Commentary – Old Testament Year (original): 1989 Author: William MacDonald Number of pages: 1184 Publisher/Editor: CLV Print: GGP Media GmbH, Pößneck Translation: Christiane Eichler, Hermann Grabe, Sven und Esther Passig, Melanie Reimer, Alois Wagner Cover design: OTTENDESIGN.de, Gummersbach
He arrived at Jerusalem with a few men who were sent with him by the king of Persia. He stayed there for three days.
Nehemiah’s wisdom showed again when he said “I told no one what my God had put in my heart to do”.
In serving God and in other affairs, it is wise not to talk too much about your spiritual plans and your projects in the service. It is better that these remain in your heart between you and God because the devil is waiting to delay and stop the work of God.
Nehemiah did not tell anyone of what God had put in his heart regarding the building of Jerusalem. His hope and confidence in God were great for building the city, the gate and the temple and for the return of everyone especially when he saw the severe destruction of the great city. He did not lose hope and did not say that it is useless doing any work, but God gave him grace so he got up in the night in secret and went to examine Jerusalem in order to put a plan for the work of God. He stared at Jerusalem; this was a sign of the following:
+ Contemplation: As if he said: Oh God, we were the reason for this destruction, but is it reasonable to go back and build the high walls and the great gates? To go back to build it when we had destroyed it? Jerusalem was a great and a glorified city at the time of David the prophet.
+ Long Sightedness: He thought to himself what would he do with such destruction? What would the city look like at the end?
+ Prayer: He prayed asking for help and spiritual enlightenment.
He examined all parts of the city and went back without anyone knowing where he went or what he had in mind. Then, he did not tell any of the officials, the nobles, the priests, the workers or the poor people who were left in the city, what was in his heart.
Verses that belong to this explanation: 11-16
11So I came to Jerusalem, and was there three days.12And I arose in the night, I and some few men with me; neither told I [any] man what my God had put in my heart to do at Jerusalem: neither [was there any] beast with me, save the beast that I rode upon.13And I went out by night by the gate of the valley, even before the dragon well, and to the dung port, and viewed the walls of Jerusalem, which were broken down, and the gates thereof were consumed with fire.14Then I went on to the gate of the fountain, and to the king's pool: but [there was] no place for the beast [that was] under me to pass.15Then went I up in the night by the brook, and viewed the wall, and turned back, and entered by the gate of the valley, and [so] returned.16And the rulers knew not whither I went, or what I did; neither had I as yet told [it] to the Jews, nor to the priests, nor to the nobles, nor to the rulers, nor to the rest that did the work.
Author: Daoud Lamei Rank: Priest Posted on: 2022-10-03
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Nehemiah 2:17 Then said I unto them, Ye see the distress that we [are] in, how Jerusalem [lieth] waste, and the gates thereof are burned with fire: come, and let us build up the wall of Jerusalem, that we be no more a reproach.
Nehemiah comes to Jerusalem
When Nehemiah had considered the matter, he told the Jews that God had put it into his heart to build the wall of Jerusalem. He does not undertake to do it without them. By stirring up ourselves and one another to that which is good, we strengthen ourselves and one another for it. We are weak in our duty, when we are cold and careless.
Verses that belong to this explanation: 9-18
9Then I came to the governors beyond the river, and gave them the king's letters. Now the king had sent captains of the army and horsemen with me.10When Sanballat the Horonite, and Tobiah the servant, the Ammonite, heard [of it], it grieved them exceedingly that there was come a man to seek the welfare of the children of Israel.11So I came to Jerusalem, and was there three days.12And I arose in the night, I and some few men with me; neither told I [any] man what my God had put in my heart to do at Jerusalem: neither [was there any] beast with me, save the beast that I rode upon.13And I went out by night by the gate of the valley, even before the dragon well, and to the dung port, and viewed the walls of Jerusalem, which were broken down, and the gates thereof were consumed with fire.14Then I went on to the gate of the fountain, and to the king's pool: but [there was] no place for the beast [that was] under me to pass.15Then went I up in the night by the brook, and viewed the wall, and turned back, and entered by the gate of the valley, and [so] returned.16And the rulers knew not whither I went, or what I did; neither had I as yet told [it] to the Jews, nor to the priests, nor to the nobles, nor to the rulers, nor to the rest that did the work.17Then said I unto them, Ye see the distress that we [are] in, how Jerusalem [lieth] waste, and the gates thereof are burned with fire: come, and let us build up the wall of Jerusalem, that we be no more a reproach.18Then I told them of the hand of my God which was good upon me; as also the king's words that he had spoken unto me. And they said, Let us rise up and build. So they strengthened their hands for [this] good [work].
Author: Matthew Henry Rank: Priest AD: 1714 Source:
Title: Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on the Whole Bible Author: Matthew Henry
Later, he gathered the leaders and told them what needed to be done. He encouraged them by reporting how the hand of the Lord had been with him so far, and also by speaking of the king's words. The Jews were enthusiastic and ready to begin. Their enemies, Sanballat, Tobiah, and Geshem, mocked them and tried to stop the building project by spreading slanderous rumors of a rebellion against the king. But Nehemiah was not intimidated, because the God of heaven had promised success. The people were united, and unity is necessary for God to bestow blessing [Ps 133].
Verses that belong to this explanation: 17-20
17Then said I unto them, Ye see the distress that we [are] in, how Jerusalem [lieth] waste, and the gates thereof are burned with fire: come, and let us build up the wall of Jerusalem, that we be no more a reproach.18Then I told them of the hand of my God which was good upon me; as also the king's words that he had spoken unto me. And they said, Let us rise up and build. So they strengthened their hands for [this] good [work].19But when Sanballat the Horonite, and Tobiah the servant, the Ammonite, and Geshem the Arabian, heard [it], they laughed us to scorn, and despised us, and said, What [is] this thing that ye do? will ye rebel against the king?20Then answered I them, and said unto them, The God of heaven, he will prosper us; therefore we his servants will arise and build: but ye have no portion, nor right, nor memorial, in Jerusalem.
Author: William MacDonald Rank: Author Posted on: 2024-04-09 Source:
Title: Commentary on the New Testament Year (original): 1989 Author: William MacDonald Number of pages: 1504 Publisher/Editor: CLV Print: GGP Media GmbH, Pößneck
Nehemiah discovered that he could build the city on his own. This is a good principle for those who serve God. He thought first of forming an army for God and encouraging it to finish the work. The work was huge and the people were scattered and desperate.
He started by gathering priests, nobles, governors and workers and asked them to work with one spirit under the good hand of God in building the city. And not be a cause of reproach especially that the city laid waste for many years.
Nehemiah explained to them that the hand of God had been good upon him and that it was God who moved him and encouraged him. Also it was the king of the world “Artaxerxes” who gave him the wood, the permission to go build the city and then to return back.
Here appears the value of encouragement, which every spiritual leader should give to everyone to fulfil the purpose of his or her service.
Verses that belong to this explanation: 17-18
17Then said I unto them, Ye see the distress that we [are] in, how Jerusalem [lieth] waste, and the gates thereof are burned with fire: come, and let us build up the wall of Jerusalem, that we be no more a reproach.18Then I told them of the hand of my God which was good upon me; as also the king's words that he had spoken unto me. And they said, Let us rise up and build. So they strengthened their hands for [this] good [work].
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Nehemiah 2:18 Then I told them of the hand of my God which was good upon me; as also the king's words that he had spoken unto me. And they said, Let us rise up and build. So they strengthened their hands for [this] good [work].
Nehemiah comes to Jerusalem
When Nehemiah had considered the matter, he told the Jews that God had put it into his heart to build the wall of Jerusalem. He does not undertake to do it without them. By stirring up ourselves and one another to that which is good, we strengthen ourselves and one another for it. We are weak in our duty, when we are cold and careless.
Verses that belong to this explanation: 9-18
9Then I came to the governors beyond the river, and gave them the king's letters. Now the king had sent captains of the army and horsemen with me.10When Sanballat the Horonite, and Tobiah the servant, the Ammonite, heard [of it], it grieved them exceedingly that there was come a man to seek the welfare of the children of Israel.11So I came to Jerusalem, and was there three days.12And I arose in the night, I and some few men with me; neither told I [any] man what my God had put in my heart to do at Jerusalem: neither [was there any] beast with me, save the beast that I rode upon.13And I went out by night by the gate of the valley, even before the dragon well, and to the dung port, and viewed the walls of Jerusalem, which were broken down, and the gates thereof were consumed with fire.14Then I went on to the gate of the fountain, and to the king's pool: but [there was] no place for the beast [that was] under me to pass.15Then went I up in the night by the brook, and viewed the wall, and turned back, and entered by the gate of the valley, and [so] returned.16And the rulers knew not whither I went, or what I did; neither had I as yet told [it] to the Jews, nor to the priests, nor to the nobles, nor to the rulers, nor to the rest that did the work.17Then said I unto them, Ye see the distress that we [are] in, how Jerusalem [lieth] waste, and the gates thereof are burned with fire: come, and let us build up the wall of Jerusalem, that we be no more a reproach.18Then I told them of the hand of my God which was good upon me; as also the king's words that he had spoken unto me. And they said, Let us rise up and build. So they strengthened their hands for [this] good [work].
Author: Matthew Henry Rank: Priest AD: 1714 Source:
Title: Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on the Whole Bible Author: Matthew Henry
Later, he gathered the leaders and told them what needed to be done. He encouraged them by reporting how the hand of the Lord had been with him so far, and also by speaking of the king's words. The Jews were enthusiastic and ready to begin. Their enemies, Sanballat, Tobiah, and Geshem, mocked them and tried to stop the building project by spreading slanderous rumors of a rebellion against the king. But Nehemiah was not intimidated, because the God of heaven had promised success. The people were united, and unity is necessary for God to bestow blessing [Ps 133].
Verses that belong to this explanation: 17-20
17Then said I unto them, Ye see the distress that we [are] in, how Jerusalem [lieth] waste, and the gates thereof are burned with fire: come, and let us build up the wall of Jerusalem, that we be no more a reproach.18Then I told them of the hand of my God which was good upon me; as also the king's words that he had spoken unto me. And they said, Let us rise up and build. So they strengthened their hands for [this] good [work].19But when Sanballat the Horonite, and Tobiah the servant, the Ammonite, and Geshem the Arabian, heard [it], they laughed us to scorn, and despised us, and said, What [is] this thing that ye do? will ye rebel against the king?20Then answered I them, and said unto them, The God of heaven, he will prosper us; therefore we his servants will arise and build: but ye have no portion, nor right, nor memorial, in Jerusalem.
Author: William MacDonald Rank: Author Posted on: 2024-04-09 Source:
Title: Commentary on the New Testament Year (original): 1989 Author: William MacDonald Number of pages: 1504 Publisher/Editor: CLV Print: GGP Media GmbH, Pößneck
Nehemiah discovered that he could build the city on his own. This is a good principle for those who serve God. He thought first of forming an army for God and encouraging it to finish the work. The work was huge and the people were scattered and desperate.
He started by gathering priests, nobles, governors and workers and asked them to work with one spirit under the good hand of God in building the city. And not be a cause of reproach especially that the city laid waste for many years.
Nehemiah explained to them that the hand of God had been good upon him and that it was God who moved him and encouraged him. Also it was the king of the world “Artaxerxes” who gave him the wood, the permission to go build the city and then to return back.
Here appears the value of encouragement, which every spiritual leader should give to everyone to fulfil the purpose of his or her service.
Verses that belong to this explanation: 17-18
17Then said I unto them, Ye see the distress that we [are] in, how Jerusalem [lieth] waste, and the gates thereof are burned with fire: come, and let us build up the wall of Jerusalem, that we be no more a reproach.18Then I told them of the hand of my God which was good upon me; as also the king's words that he had spoken unto me. And they said, Let us rise up and build. So they strengthened their hands for [this] good [work].
Author: Daoud Lamei Rank: Priest Posted on: 2022-10-03
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Nehemiah 2:19 But when Sanballat the Horonite, and Tobiah the servant, the Ammonite, and Geshem the Arabian, heard [it], they laughed us to scorn, and despised us, and said, What [is] this thing that ye do? will ye rebel against the king?
The opposition of the adversaries
The enmity of the serpent’s seed against the cause of Christ is confined to no age or nation. The application to ourselves is plain. The church of God asks for our help. Is it not desolate, and exposed to assaults? Does the consideration of its low estate cause you any grief? Let not business, pleasure, or the support of a party so engage attention, as that Zion and her welfare shall be nothing to you.
Verses that belong to this explanation: 19-20
19But when Sanballat the Horonite, and Tobiah the servant, the Ammonite, and Geshem the Arabian, heard [it], they laughed us to scorn, and despised us, and said, What [is] this thing that ye do? will ye rebel against the king?20Then answered I them, and said unto them, The God of heaven, he will prosper us; therefore we his servants will arise and build: but ye have no portion, nor right, nor memorial, in Jerusalem.
Author: Matthew Henry Rank: Priest AD: 1714 Source:
Title: Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on the Whole Bible Author: Matthew Henry
Later, he gathered the leaders and told them what needed to be done. He encouraged them by reporting how the hand of the Lord had been with him so far, and also by speaking of the king's words. The Jews were enthusiastic and ready to begin. Their enemies, Sanballat, Tobiah, and Geshem, mocked them and tried to stop the building project by spreading slanderous rumors of a rebellion against the king. But Nehemiah was not intimidated, because the God of heaven had promised success. The people were united, and unity is necessary for God to bestow blessing [Ps 133].
Verses that belong to this explanation: 17-20
17Then said I unto them, Ye see the distress that we [are] in, how Jerusalem [lieth] waste, and the gates thereof are burned with fire: come, and let us build up the wall of Jerusalem, that we be no more a reproach.18Then I told them of the hand of my God which was good upon me; as also the king's words that he had spoken unto me. And they said, Let us rise up and build. So they strengthened their hands for [this] good [work].19But when Sanballat the Horonite, and Tobiah the servant, the Ammonite, and Geshem the Arabian, heard [it], they laughed us to scorn, and despised us, and said, What [is] this thing that ye do? will ye rebel against the king?20Then answered I them, and said unto them, The God of heaven, he will prosper us; therefore we his servants will arise and build: but ye have no portion, nor right, nor memorial, in Jerusalem.
Author: William MacDonald Rank: Author Posted on: 2024-04-09 Source:
Title: Commentary on the New Testament Year (original): 1989 Author: William MacDonald Number of pages: 1504 Publisher/Editor: CLV Print: GGP Media GmbH, Pößneck
Here starts the three devilish desires: The desires of the eye, the desires of the flesh and the desire of great living, for when the devil finds a faithful servant who encourages those around him and brings people back to God, he starts to fight him in many ways.
The most famous spiritual war waged by the devil is that in which he uses the weapons of contempt, mockery, belittling a person or an act. You might hear a voice saying: you are not suitable for serving God. It makes you doubt your ability to save yourself, so how can you save others? Then, you keep away and suffer a set back and this is what the devil wants!
The triple desires’ devil said to them in a cunning way: How did you know that Nehemiah was true in what he said to you? Could you rebel against the king? All these buildings were considered a kind of rebellion against the king because he did not give you formal permission. It was understood from this that they should inform the king.
The devil might deceive you saying: who told you that God approved of your service or it was Him who invited you to serve? He did not invite you but you invited yourself, you deceived yourself! This is the voice of the devil to stop your service.
Nehemiah used his famous motto “The God of heaven will prosper us, we His servants will arise and build.” Grace, blessing and success are from the hand of God and not from us. But we should strive and do all we can in the spiritual way. A servant should always remind those who work with him, that the work is the work of God, and success is also from God.
There is another weapon you can use to fight evil thoughts, especially thoughts of doubt and despair that tell you: “you do not know, you are weak, you are not suitable”. Escape from these thoughts, do not discuss them but discard them quickly, and concentrate on prayer and positive actions.
Nehemiah did not care, did not discuss the possibility of his work with them because it is God who would work and give success to those who work with Him “but you have no heritage or right or memorial in Jerusalem.”
Verses that belong to this explanation: 19-20
19But when Sanballat the Horonite, and Tobiah the servant, the Ammonite, and Geshem the Arabian, heard [it], they laughed us to scorn, and despised us, and said, What [is] this thing that ye do? will ye rebel against the king?20Then answered I them, and said unto them, The God of heaven, he will prosper us; therefore we his servants will arise and build: but ye have no portion, nor right, nor memorial, in Jerusalem.
Author: Daoud Lamei Rank: Priest Posted on: 2022-10-03
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Nehemiah 2:20 Then answered I them, and said unto them, The God of heaven, he will prosper us; therefore we his servants will arise and build: but ye have no portion, nor right, nor memorial, in Jerusalem.
The opposition of the adversaries
The enmity of the serpent’s seed against the cause of Christ is confined to no age or nation. The application to ourselves is plain. The church of God asks for our help. Is it not desolate, and exposed to assaults? Does the consideration of its low estate cause you any grief? Let not business, pleasure, or the support of a party so engage attention, as that Zion and her welfare shall be nothing to you.
Verses that belong to this explanation: 19-20
19But when Sanballat the Horonite, and Tobiah the servant, the Ammonite, and Geshem the Arabian, heard [it], they laughed us to scorn, and despised us, and said, What [is] this thing that ye do? will ye rebel against the king?20Then answered I them, and said unto them, The God of heaven, he will prosper us; therefore we his servants will arise and build: but ye have no portion, nor right, nor memorial, in Jerusalem.
Author: Matthew Henry Rank: Priest AD: 1714 Source:
Title: Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on the Whole Bible Author: Matthew Henry
Later, he gathered the leaders and told them what needed to be done. He encouraged them by reporting how the hand of the Lord had been with him so far, and also by speaking of the king's words. The Jews were enthusiastic and ready to begin. Their enemies, Sanballat, Tobiah, and Geshem, mocked them and tried to stop the building project by spreading slanderous rumors of a rebellion against the king. But Nehemiah was not intimidated, because the God of heaven had promised success. The people were united, and unity is necessary for God to bestow blessing [Ps 133].
Verses that belong to this explanation: 17-20
17Then said I unto them, Ye see the distress that we [are] in, how Jerusalem [lieth] waste, and the gates thereof are burned with fire: come, and let us build up the wall of Jerusalem, that we be no more a reproach.18Then I told them of the hand of my God which was good upon me; as also the king's words that he had spoken unto me. And they said, Let us rise up and build. So they strengthened their hands for [this] good [work].19But when Sanballat the Horonite, and Tobiah the servant, the Ammonite, and Geshem the Arabian, heard [it], they laughed us to scorn, and despised us, and said, What [is] this thing that ye do? will ye rebel against the king?20Then answered I them, and said unto them, The God of heaven, he will prosper us; therefore we his servants will arise and build: but ye have no portion, nor right, nor memorial, in Jerusalem.
Author: William MacDonald Rank: Author Posted on: 2024-04-09 Source:
Title: Commentary on the New Testament Year (original): 1989 Author: William MacDonald Number of pages: 1504 Publisher/Editor: CLV Print: GGP Media GmbH, Pößneck
Here starts the three devilish desires: The desires of the eye, the desires of the flesh and the desire of great living, for when the devil finds a faithful servant who encourages those around him and brings people back to God, he starts to fight him in many ways.
The most famous spiritual war waged by the devil is that in which he uses the weapons of contempt, mockery, belittling a person or an act. You might hear a voice saying: you are not suitable for serving God. It makes you doubt your ability to save yourself, so how can you save others? Then, you keep away and suffer a set back and this is what the devil wants!
The triple desires’ devil said to them in a cunning way: How did you know that Nehemiah was true in what he said to you? Could you rebel against the king? All these buildings were considered a kind of rebellion against the king because he did not give you formal permission. It was understood from this that they should inform the king.
The devil might deceive you saying: who told you that God approved of your service or it was Him who invited you to serve? He did not invite you but you invited yourself, you deceived yourself! This is the voice of the devil to stop your service.
Nehemiah used his famous motto “The God of heaven will prosper us, we His servants will arise and build.” Grace, blessing and success are from the hand of God and not from us. But we should strive and do all we can in the spiritual way. A servant should always remind those who work with him, that the work is the work of God, and success is also from God.
There is another weapon you can use to fight evil thoughts, especially thoughts of doubt and despair that tell you: “you do not know, you are weak, you are not suitable”. Escape from these thoughts, do not discuss them but discard them quickly, and concentrate on prayer and positive actions.
Nehemiah did not care, did not discuss the possibility of his work with them because it is God who would work and give success to those who work with Him “but you have no heritage or right or memorial in Jerusalem.”
Verses that belong to this explanation: 19-20
19But when Sanballat the Horonite, and Tobiah the servant, the Ammonite, and Geshem the Arabian, heard [it], they laughed us to scorn, and despised us, and said, What [is] this thing that ye do? will ye rebel against the king?20Then answered I them, and said unto them, The God of heaven, he will prosper us; therefore we his servants will arise and build: but ye have no portion, nor right, nor memorial, in Jerusalem.
Author: Daoud Lamei Rank: Priest Posted on: 2022-10-03
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