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Nehemiah 5:15-17
Christian Standard Bible
Nehemiah 5:15-17
Christian Standard Bible
15 The governors(A) who preceded me had heavily burdened the people, taking from them food and wine as well as a pound[a] of silver. Their subordinates also oppressed the people, but because of the fear of God, I didn’t do this.(B) 16 Instead, I devoted myself to the construction of this wall,(C) and all my subordinates were gathered there for the work. We didn’t buy any land.(D)
17 There were 150 Jews and officials, as well as guests from the surrounding nations at my table.(E)
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