The Pulpit Commentary on Nehemiah 11:2

The Pulpit Commentary · Joseph S. Exell and contributors · Public domain

The men that willingly offered themselves. Besides those on whom the lot fell, a certain number volunteered to change their residence and to transfer themselves and families from their country homes to Jerusalem.

The people called down blessings upon them for their patriotism.

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