Matthew Poole Commentary - Nehemiah 5:1

Matthew Poole Commentary - Nehemiah 5:1 - 5:1

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Matthew Poole Commentary - Nehemiah 5:1 - 5:1

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NEHEMIAH CHAPTER 5

The people complain of their brethren, by reason of their debts, mortgages, and bondage, Neh_5:1-5. Nehemiah rebuketh the usurers, and causeth them to make a covenant of restitution, Neh_5:6-13. He forbeareth his own allowance, and keepeth hospitality, Neh_5:14-17. The quantity of his preparations, and his prayer, Neh_5:18,19.

To wit, the great and rich who had oppressed their brethren.