John Trapp Complete Commentary - Nehemiah 10:32
Neh 10:32 Also we made ordinances for us, to charge ourselves yearly with the third part of a shekel for the service of the house of our God; Ver. 32. To charge ourselves yearly with the third part of a shekel ] Beside the poll money, the half shekel required, Exodus 38:26 . The third part of a shekel was no great sum, yet somewhat more than what Saul and his servant presented the seer with, whom they could not but know to be the judge of Israel, 1 Samuel 9:8 . These had learned that... read more
The Biblical Illustrator - Nehemiah 10:32-39
Nehemiah 10:32-39Also we made ordinances for us, to charge ourselves yearly with the third part of a shekel.Voluntary taxationNot to enter upon the thorny path of endowed or voluntary religion, nor to inquire whether tithes are coeval with the first man, and binding upon the present age, let us maintain--I. That the church supposes an edifice. God may be worshipped in any house. Experience has taught the convenience and value of a house of God. The edifice must be built and maintained.II. That... read more