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Nehemiah 5:19

Nehemiah 5:19
Think upon me, my God, for good, according to all that I have done for this people.

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Trusted original commentary from respected historical Bible scholars and theologians.

Methodist theologian, 1762–1832

Adam Clarke

Think upon me, my God, for good - Nehemiah wishes for no reward from man; and he only asks mercy at the hand of his God for what his providence enabled him to do; and which, according to the good hand…

Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Matthew Henry

Nehemiah 5:14-19

Nehemiah had mentioned his own practice, as an inducement to the nobles not to burden the poor, no, not with just demands; here he relates more particularly what his practice was, not inn pride or…

Academic commentary, 1882–1921

Cambridge Bible

Think upon me, my God, for good, according to all, &c. R.V. Remember unto me, O my God, for good, all, &c. -Remember" is the natural translation here and in the similar passages, Neh 6:14; Neh 13:22;…