Nehemiah 5:19

19 Remember in my favor, O my God, Everything I've done for these people.

Nehemiah 5:19 Meaning and Commentary

Nehemiah 5:19

Think upon me, my God, for good, according to all that I have
done for this people.
] He expected not any recompence from the people, but from the Lord; and from him not in a way of merit, but of grace and good will, who forgets not what is done for his name's sake, ( Hebrews 6:10 ) .

Nehemiah 5:19 In-Context

17 I fed one hundred and fifty Jews and officials at my table in addition to those who showed up from the surrounding nations.
18 One ox, six choice sheep, and some chickens were prepared for me daily, and every ten days a large supply of wine was delivered. Even so, I didn't use the food allowance provided for the governor - the people had it hard enough as it was.
19 Remember in my favor, O my God, Everything I've done for these people.
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