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Barnes' Notes on Nehemiah 5:8

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Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · 19th-century historical commentary
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Nehemiah contrasts his own example with that of the rich Jews. He had spent money in redeeming some countrymen in servitude among the pagan; they were causing others to be sold into slavery among the Jews. return to 'Top of Page'
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