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John Gill's Exposition on Nehemiah 13:17

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John Gill (1697–1771) · 18th-century historical commentary
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Then I contended with the nobles, etc.] The rulers of the city, the civil magistrates, sharply reproved them for their neglect of duty: and said unto them, what evil thing is this that ye do, and profane the sabbath day? by suffering servile works to be done in it, and things sold on it.
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