Nehemiah 5:17

17 Also, I fed one hundred fifty Jewish people and officers at my table, as well as those who came from the nations around us.

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 But the governors before me had placed a heavy load on the people. They took about one pound of silver from each person, along with food and wine. The governors' helpers before me also controlled the people, but I did not do that, because I feared God.

16 I worked on the wall, as did all my men who were gathered there. We did not buy any fields.

17 Also, I fed one hundred fifty Jewish people and officers at my table, as well as those who came from the nations around us.

18 This is what was prepared every day: one ox, six good sheep, and birds. And every ten days there were all kinds of wine. But I never demanded the food that was due a governor, because the people were already working very hard.

19 Remember to be kind to me, my God, for all the good I have done for these people.