Nehemiah 6:6

Verse 6

6. Gashmu saith it He was one of the most malignant of the enemies. See on Nehemiah 2:19.

The Jews think to rebel A wicked slander, but based ostensibly on the fact that they were fortifying their ancient capital.

Thou… their king It was probably hoped that this charge, made in an open letter so as to be known to all the Jews, would excite suspicions and hostility against Nehemiah.

According to these words This is the common formula for introducing a direct quotation, but as no such quotation is given, it is most natural to suppose, with Bertheau, that “these words,” both here and in Nehemiah 6:7, refer to another similar accusation which Nehemiah did not think it necessary to transcribe.

Whedon's Commentary on the Bible

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Whedon's Commentary on the Bible

Daniel Whedon was born in 1808 in Onondaga, N.Y. Dr. Whedon was well qualified as a commentator. He was professor of Ancient Languages in Wesleyan University, studied law and had some years of pastoral experience. He was editor of the Methodist Quarterly Review for more than twenty years. Besides many articles for religious papers he was also the author of the well-known and important work, Freedom of the Will. Dr. Whedon was noted for his incisive, vigorous style, both as preacher and writer. He died at Atlantic Highlands, N.J., June 8, 1885.Whedon was a pivotal figure in the struggle between Calvinism and Arminianism in the nineteenth-centry America. As a result of his efforts, some historians have concluded that he was responsible for a new doctrine of man that was more dependent upon philosophical principles than scripture.... Show more

Dr. Daniel D. Whedon was a central figure in the struggle between Calvinism and Arminianism. He devoted 25 years to writing the New Testament commentaries. Other authors wrote the Old Testament commentaries with Whedon serving as the editor. Study the bible online.... Show more

Verse 6

Whedon's Commentary on the Bible

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