Nehemiah 5:12 meaning and explanation
“We will restore it,” they replied, “and will require nothing more from them. We will do as you say.” So I summoned the priests and required of the nobles and officials an oath that they would do what they had promised.
Nehemiah 5:12, Berean Standard Bible
Explanation preview
The outcry in Nehemiah 5 comes from poor Jews exploited by wealthy fellow Jews during the wall rebuilding and a famine. Nehemiah has just confronted the nobles and officials for charging interest and seizing fields, vineyards and children.
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