Nehemiah 5:17

17 Moreover there were at my table a hundred and fifty men, Jews and officials, besides those who came to us from the nations which were about 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 The former governors who were before me laid heavy burdens upon the people, and took from them food and wine, besides forty shekels of silver. Even their servants lorded it over the people. But I did not do so, because of the fear of God.

16 I also held to the work on this wall, and acquired no land; and all my servants were gathered there for the work.

17 Moreover there were at my table a hundred and fifty men, Jews and officials, besides those who came to us from the nations which were about us.

18 Now that which was prepared for one day was one ox and six choice sheep; fowls likewise were prepared for me, and every ten days skins of wine in abundance; yet with all this I did not demand the food allowance of the governor, because the servitude was heavy upon this people.

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