And I perceived that the portions of the Levites had not been given them: for the Levites and the singers, that did the work, were fled every one to his field.
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Gill's Exposition
Then I contended with the rulers;.... The ecclesiastical rulers, the priests that were appointed over those chambers, Neh 12:44, he expostulated with them warmly, and chode them severely for their…
Barnes' Notes
etc. During Nehemiah’s absence there had been a general falling away, and there was danger of a complete national apostasy.
Adam Clarke
The portions of the Levites had not been given - Hence we find they were obliged to abandon the sacred service, and betake themselves to cultivate the land for their support. This was the fault of the…
Here is another grievance redressed by Nehemiah.
I. The Levites had been wronged. This was the grievance: their portions had not been given them, Neh 13:10. Perhaps Tobiah, when he took possession of…
Cambridge Bible
The failure of the people to furnish the due supplies to the Levites; and Nehemiah's reform
10. the portions of the Levites The portion which the people had covenanted to contribute to the Levites…
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