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Nehemiah 1

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Nehemiah 1:1 [1] 445 B.C.
Nehemiah 1:1 [1] 445 B.C.
Nehemiah 1:1 [2] Artaxerxes I (son of Xerxes I) ruled the Persian Empire from 465-424 B.C.
Nehemiah 1:1 [2] Artaxerxes I (son of Xerxes I) ruled the Persian Empire from 465-424 B.C.
Nehemiah 1:1 [3] Or palace or citadel.
Nehemiah 1:1 [3] Or palace or citadel.
Nehemiah 1:6 [4] In general, sons of Israel or Israel or Israelites refers to all the people (males and females) of the various tribes descended from the twelve sons (GEN 35:23-26) of Jacob (later renamed Israel by God). In verses concerning things such as warfare or circumcision sons of Israel or Israel or Israelites usually refers only to the males. Tribes of ancient people were identified by the name of their founding ancestor. Therefore, this same general rule applies when referring to individual tribal groups, e.g. sons of Reuben, Reuben, Reubenites and so throughout.
Nehemiah 1:6 [4] In general, sons of Israel or Israel or Israelites refers to all the people (males and females) of the various tribes descended from the twelve sons (GEN 35:23-26) of Jacob (later renamed Israel by God). In verses concerning things such as warfare or circumcision sons of Israel or Israel or Israelites usually refers only to the males. Tribes of ancient people were identified by the name of their founding ancestor. Therefore, this same general rule applies when referring to individual tribal groups, e.g. sons of Reuben, Reuben, Reubenites and so throughout.
Nehemiah 1:9 [5] This seems to be a hypothetical expression, but the grammatical form is that of a real possibility, to emphasize that God will find His people no matter where in the world they may be.
Nehemiah 1:9 [5] This seems to be a hypothetical expression, but the grammatical form is that of a real possibility, to emphasize that God will find His people no matter where in the world they may be.
Nehemiah 1:9 [6] See note DEU 12:5.
Nehemiah 1:9 [6] See note DEU 12:5.
Nehemiah 1:11 [7] The cupbearer was an official of high rank in royal courts. He served the wine at the king's table and sometimes tasted it first to be certain it was not poisoned. He was often a trusted confidant of the ruler, and his position was one of influence in the court.
Nehemiah 1:11 [7] The cupbearer was an official of high rank in royal courts. He served the wine at the king's table and sometimes tasted it first to be certain it was not poisoned. He was often a trusted confidant of the ruler, and his position was one of influence in the court.
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