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The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
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the queen: Heb. the wife, It was probably Esther who was present at this time, and who seconded Nehemiah's request. So it pleased: Neh 2:4, Neh 1:11; Isa 58:12, Isa 61:4, Isa 65:24 I set him a time: It is probable that this time was no more than six months, or a year; after which he either returned, or had his leave of absence lengthened, as we find he was twelve years governor of the Jews. Neh 5:14, Neh 13:6 Nehemiah 2:7
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