John Gill's Exposition on Nehemiah 5:16

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Exposition of the Old and New Testament
John Gill (1697–1771) · 18th-century historical commentary
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Yea, also I continued in the work of this wall, etc.] Of building the wall of Jerusalem; here he gave his constant attendance to direct and encourage the workmen, and see that they kept to their work, and did it well: neither bought we any land; neither he nor the principal men with him, though they could have bought it cheap, but they chose not to take the advantage of the poverty of the people: and all my servants were gathered thither unto the work: all were employed in it, taking no wages for their work, being maintained at his expense.

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