Nehemiah 5:17

17 One hundred and fifty men, prefects and Jews, and those who came to us from the nations around us, [were] at my table.

Nehemiah 5:17 Meaning and Commentary

Nehemiah 5:17

Moreover, there were at my table an hundred and fifty of the
Jews and rulers
Every day at his own cost, which must be considerable to provide for such a number, and of such rank:

besides those that came unto us from among the Heathen that are about
us;
who were proselytes, and came thither to worship, or on a civil account, to give intelligence, and take directions.

Nehemiah 5:17 In-Context

15 The former governors who were before me laid burdens on the people, and they took food and wine from them, besides forty shekels. Also, their servants controlled the people, but I did not do so because of the fear of God.

16 I also devoted myself to the work of this wall, and we did not buy land. All of my servants were gathered for the work.

17 One hundred and fifty men, prefects and Jews, and those who came to us from the nations around us, [were] at my table.

18 Now what was prepared each day for me was one ox, six choice sheep, and birds. And every ten days all [kinds of] wine were made. But for this I did not demand the food [allowance] of the governor because the slavery was too heavy on this people.

19 Remember me for good, my God, all that I have done for this people.