Nehemiah 5:17

“Moreover, there were at my table an hundred and fifty of the Jews and rulers, etc.] Every day at his own cost, which must be considerable to provide for such a number, and of such rank: besides those that came unto us from among the Heathen that are about us; who were proselytes, and came thither to worship, or on a civil account, to give intelligence, and take directions.”

“Moreover there were at my table an hundred and fifty of the Jews--In the East it has been always customary to calculate the expense of a king's or grandee's establishment, not by the amount of money disbursed, but by the quantity of provisions consumed (see Kg1 4:22; Kg1 18:19; Ecc 5:11). Next: Nehemiah Chapter 6”

“Rulers - Not only Jews of the inferior sort, for whom meaner provisions might suffice, but also their rulers, for whom better provision was fit; who resorted to him upon all occasions, to give him notice of the enemies designs; or to receive his orders. Nehemiah 5:18”

“Moreover: He kept open house, and entertained all comers; besides having 150; Jews, who had their food constantly at his table, and at his expense. at my table: Sa2 9:7, Sa2 9:13; Kg1 18:19 an hundred: Isa 32:8; Rom 12:13; Pe1 4:9, Pe1 4:10 Nehemiah 5:18”