Nehemiah 5:16

Yea, also I continued in the work of this wall, neither bought we any land: and all my servants were gathered thither unto the work.

King James Version
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Other Translations for Nehemiah 5:16

BSB
Instead, I devoted myself to the construction of the wall, and all my servants were gathered there for the work; we did not acquire any land.
AKJV
Yes, also I continued in the work of this wall, neither bought we any land: and all my servants were gathered thither to the work.
CPDV
In fact, I preferred to build in the work of the wall, and I bought no land, and all my servants were gathered to do the work.
ERV
Yea, also I continued in the work of this wall, neither bought we any land: and all my servants were gathered thither unto the work.
NHEB
Yes, also I continued in the work of this wall, neither bought we any land: and all my servants were gathered there to the work.
SMT
And also I held fast upon the work of this wall, and we bought not a field: and all my young men being gathered there for the work.

Commentary for Nehemiah 5:16

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Nehemiah 5:16
Summary
Nehemiah prioritizes work over personal gain.
Place
Judah
Event
Refusing land acquisition during rebuilding
Estimated Time Period
c. 445 BC
Category
Narrative