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Version</a> Moreover, from the time that I was appointed to be their governor in the land of Judah, from the twentieth year to the thirty-second year of Artaxerxes the king, twelve years, neither I nor my brothers ate the food allowance of the governor. <a href="/bsb/nehemiah/5.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> Furthermore, from the day King Artaxerxes appointed me to be their governor in the land of Judah, from his twentieth year until his thirty-second year (twelve years total), neither I nor my brothers ate the food allotted to the governor. <a href="/kjv/nehemiah/5.htm">King James Bible</a> Moreover from the time that I was appointed to be their governor in the land of Judah, from the twentieth year even unto the two and thirtieth year of Artaxerxes the king, that is, twelve years, I and my brethren have not eaten the bread of the governor. <a href="/nkjv/nehemiah/5.htm">New King James Version</a> Moreover, from the time that I was appointed to be their governor in the land of Judah, from the twentieth year until the thirty-second year of King Artaxerxes, twelve years, neither I nor my brothers ate the governor’s provisions. <a href="/nasb_/nehemiah/5.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> Furthermore, since the day that I was appointed to be their governor in the land of Judah, from the twentieth year to the thirty-second year of King Artaxerxes, for twelve years, neither I nor my kinsmen have eaten the governor’s food allowance. <a href="/nasb/nehemiah/5.htm">NASB 1995</a> Moreover, from the day that I was appointed to be their governor in the land of Judah, from the twentieth year to the thirty-second year of King Artaxerxes, for twelve years, neither I nor my kinsmen have eaten the governor&#8217s food allowance. <a href="/nasb77/nehemiah/5.htm">NASB 1977 </a> Moreover, from the day that I was appointed to be their governor in the land of Judah, from the twentieth year to the thirty-second year of King Artaxerxes, for twelve years, neither I nor my kinsmen have eaten the governor’s food allowance. <a href="/lsb/nehemiah/5.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> Moreover, from the day that I was put in command to be their governor in the land of Judah, from the twentieth year to the thirty-second year of King Artaxerxes, for twelve years, neither I nor my relatives have eaten the governor’s food allowance. <a href="/amp/nehemiah/5.htm">Amplified Bible</a> Moreover, from the day that I was appointed to be their governor in the land of Judah, from the twentieth year to the thirty-second year of King Artaxerxes, for twelve years, neither I nor my relatives have eaten the governor’s food allowance. <a href="/csb/nehemiah/5.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> Furthermore, from the day King Artaxerxes appointed me to be their governor in the land of Judah—from the twentieth year until his thirty-second year, twelve years —I and my associates never ate from the food allotted to the governor. <a href="/hcsb/nehemiah/5.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> Furthermore, from the day King Artaxerxes appointed me to be their governor in the land of Judah—from the twentieth year until his thirty-second year, 12 years—I and my associates never ate from the food allotted to the governor. <a href="/asv/nehemiah/5.htm">American Standard Version</a> Moreover from the time that I was appointed to be their governor in the land of Judah, from the twentieth year even unto the two and thirtieth year of Artaxerxes the king, that is, twelve years, I and my brethren have not eaten the bread of the governor. <a href="/cev/nehemiah/5.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> I was governor of Judah from the twentieth year that Artaxerxes was king until the thirty-second year. And during these entire twelve years, my relatives and I refused to accept the food that I was allowed. <a href="/erv/nehemiah/5.htm">English Revised Version</a> Moreover from the time that I was appointed to be their governor in the land of Judah, from the twentieth year even unto the two and thirtieth year of Artaxerxes the king, that is, twelve years, I and my brethren have not eaten the bread of the governor. <a href="/gwt/nehemiah/5.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> During the 12 years that I was governor of Judah, from the twentieth year of King Artaxerxes' reign to the thirty-second year of his reign, my brothers and I never ate any food that was paid for by the governor's food allowance. <a href="/gnt/nehemiah/5.htm">Good News Translation</a> During all the twelve years that I was governor of the land of Judah, from the twentieth year that Artaxerxes was emperor until his thirty-second year, neither my relatives nor I ate the food I was entitled to have as governor. <a href="/isv/nehemiah/5.htm">International Standard Version</a> In addition, from the time that I was appointed to be their governor in the land of Judah (that is, during the twelve years from the twentieth to the thirty-second year of King Artaxerxes), neither I nor my relatives relied on the provisions allotted to the governor. <a href="/msb/nehemiah/5.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> Furthermore, from the day King Artaxerxes appointed me to be their governor in the land of Judah, from his twentieth year until his thirty-second year (twelve years total), neither I nor my brothers ate the food allotted to the governor. <a href="/net/nehemiah/5.htm">NET Bible</a> From the day that I was appointed governor in the land of Judah, that is, from the twentieth year until the thirty-second year of King Artaxerxes--twelve years in all--neither I nor my relatives ate the food allotted to the governor. <a href="/nheb/nehemiah/5.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> Moreover from the time that I was appointed to be their governor in the land of Judah, from the twentieth year even to the two and thirtieth year of Artachshasta the king, that is, twelve years, I and my brothers have not eaten the bread of the governor. <a href="/wbt/nehemiah/5.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> Moreover, from the time that I was appointed to be their governor in the land of Judah, from the twentieth year even to the two and thirtieth year of Artaxerxes the king, that is, twelve years, I and my brethren have not eaten the bread of the governor. <a href="/web/nehemiah/5.htm">World English Bible</a> Moreover from the time that I was appointed to be their governor in the land of Judah, from the twentieth year even to the thirty-second year of Artaxerxes the king, that is, twelve years, I and my brothers have not eaten the bread of the governor. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/nehemiah/5.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> Also, from the day that he appointed me to be their governor in the land of Judah, from the twentieth year even to the thirty-second year of Artaxerxes the king—twelve years—I, and my brothers, have not eaten the bread of the governor: <a href="/ylt/nehemiah/5.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> Also, from the day that he appointed me to be their governor in the land of Judah, from the twentieth year even unto the thirty and second year of Artaxerxes the king -- twelve years -- I, and my brethren, the bread of the governor have not eaten: <a href="/slt/nehemiah/5.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> Also from the day which it was commanded me to be their prefect in the land of Judah, from the twentieth year and even to the thirty and second year to Arthasatha the king, twelve years I and my brethren ate not the bread of the prefect.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/nehemiah/5.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And from the day, in which the king commanded me to be governor in the land of Juda, from the twentieth year even to the two and thirtieth year of Artaxerxes the king, for twelve years, I and my brethren did not eat the yearly allowance that was due to the governors. <a href="/cpdv/nehemiah/5.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> Now from that day, on which the king had ordered me to be governor in the land of Judah, from the twentieth year even to the thirty-second year of king Artaxerxes, for twelve years, I and my brothers did not eat the yearly allowance that was owed to the governors. <a href="/nabre/nehemiah/5.htm">New American Bible</a> Moreover, from the time that King Artaxerxes appointed me governor in the land of Judah, from his twentieth to his thirty-second year—during these twelve years neither I nor my kindred lived off the governor’s food allowance. <a href="/nrsvce/nehemiah/5.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> Moreover from the time that I was appointed to be their governor in the land of Judah, from the twentieth year to the thirty-second year of King Artaxerxes, twelve years, neither I nor my brothers ate the food allowance of the governor.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/nehemiah/5.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> Moreover from the time that I was appointed to be governor in the land of Judah, from the twentieth year even to the thirty-second year of Artakhshisht the king, that is, twelve years, I and my brothers were leaders over them, but I never took by force even a donkey of one of them nor did I bother any one of them. <a href="/hpbt/nehemiah/5.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> Also from the day he commanded me to be a Ruler in the land of Yehuda, from the twentieth year and unto the thirty second year of Artakhshesht the King, twelve years I and my brothers have been their Leader, and I did not take a donkey from one of them, neither did I harm any person among them.<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/nehemiah/5.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> Moreover from the time that I was appointed to be their governor in the land of Judah, from the twentieth year even unto the two and thirtieth year of Artaxerxes the king, that is, twelve years, I and my brethren have not eaten the bread of the governor. <a href="/sep/nehemiah/5.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> From the day that he charged me to be their ruler in the land of Juda, from the twentieth year even to the thirty-second year of Arthasastha, twelve years, I and my brethren ate not provision extorted from them. <a href="/parallel/nehemiah/5-14.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/ZsQrw7rBvgc?start=1177" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/nehemiah/5.htm">Nehemiah's Generosity</a> 14<a href="/hebrew/1571.htm" title="1571: gam (Conj) -- Also, moreover, yea. ">Furthermore,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3117.htm" title="3117: mî·yō·wm (Prep-m:: N-ms) -- Day. From an unused root meaning to be hot; a day, whether literal, or figurative.">from the day</a> <a href="/hebrew/834.htm" title="834: ’ă·šer- (Pro-r) -- Who, which, that. A primitive relative pronoun; who, which, what, that; also when, where, how, because, in order that, etc."></a> <a href="/hebrew/4428.htm" title="4428: ham·me·leḵ (Art:: N-ms) -- King. From malak; a king.">King</a> <a href="/hebrew/783.htm" title="783: lə·’ar·taḥ·šast (Prep-l:: N-proper-ms) -- Or Artachshasht; or by permutation Artachshactu; of foreign origin; Artachshasta, a title of several Persian kings.">Artaxerxes</a> <a href="/hebrew/6680.htm" title="6680: ṣiw·wāh (V-Piel-Perf-3ms) -- To lay charge (upon), give charge (to), command, order. A primitive root; to constitute, enjoin.">appointed me</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: ’ō·ṯî (DirObjM:: 1cs) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <a href="/hebrew/1961.htm" title="1961: lih·yō·wṯ (Prep-l:: V-Qal-Inf) -- To fall out, come to pass, become, be. A primitive root; to exist, i.e. Be or become, come to pass.">to be</a> <a href="/hebrew/6346.htm" title="6346: pe·ḥām (N-msc:: 3mp) -- A governor. Of foreign origin; a prefect.">their governor</a> <a href="/hebrew/776.htm" title="776: bə·’e·reṣ (Prep-b:: N-fsc) -- Earth, land. From an unused root probably meaning to be firm; the earth.">in the land</a> <a href="/hebrew/3063.htm" title="3063: yə·hū·ḏāh (N-proper-ms) -- From yadah; celebrated; Jehudah, the name of five Israelites; also of the tribe descended from the first, and of its territory.">of Judah,</a> <a href="/hebrew/6242.htm" title="6242: ‘eś·rîm (Number-cp) -- Twenty. From eser; twenty; also twentieth.">from his twentieth</a> <a href="/hebrew/8141.htm" title="8141: miš·šə·naṯ (Prep-m:: N-fsc) -- A year. (in plura or shanah; from shanah; a year.">year</a> <a href="/hebrew/5704.htm" title="5704: wə·‘aḏ (Conj-w:: Prep) -- As far as, even to, up to, until, while. Properly, the same as ad; as far as, whether of space or time or degree.">until</a> <a href="/hebrew/7970.htm" title="7970: šə·lō·šîm (Number-cp) -- Thirty. Or shloshiym; multiple of shalowsh; thirty; or thirtieth.">his thirty-second</a> <a href="/hebrew/8147.htm" title="8147: ū·šə·ta·yim (Conj-w:: Number-fd) -- Two (a card. number). Dual of sheniy; feminine shttayim; two; also twofold."></a> <a href="/hebrew/8141.htm" title="8141: šə·naṯ (N-fsc) -- A year. (in plura or shanah; from shanah; a year.">year</a> <a href="/hebrew/8147.htm" title="8147: šə·têm (Number-fd) -- Two (a card. number). Dual of sheniy; feminine shttayim; two; also twofold.">(twelve</a> <a href="/hebrew/6240.htm" title="6240: ‘eś·rêh (Number-fs) -- Ten. For eser; ten, i.e. -teen; also -teenth."></a> <a href="/hebrew/8141.htm" title="8141: šā·nîm (N-fp) -- A year. (in plura or shanah; from shanah; a year.">years total),</a> <a href="/hebrew/589.htm" title="589: ’ă·nî (Pro-1cs) -- I. Contracted from 'anokiy; I.">neither I</a> <a href="/hebrew/251.htm" title="251: wə·’a·ḥay (Conj-w:: N-mpc:: 1cs) -- A brother. A primitive word; a brother (like 'ab).">nor my brothers</a> <a href="/hebrew/3808.htm" title="3808: lō (Adv-NegPrt) -- Not. Or lowi; or loh; a primitive particle; not; by implication, no; often used with other particles."></a> <a href="/hebrew/398.htm" title="398: ’ā·ḵal·tî (V-Qal-Perf-1cs) -- To eat. A primitive root; to eat.">ate</a> <a href="/hebrew/3899.htm" title="3899: le·ḥem (N-msc) -- Bread, food. From lacham; food, especially bread, or grain.">the food</a> <a href="/hebrew/6346.htm" title="6346: hap·pe·ḥāh (Art:: N-ms) -- A governor. Of foreign origin; a prefect.">allotted to the governor.</a> 15The governors before me had heavily burdened the people, taking from them bread and wine plus forty shekels of silver. Their servants also oppressed the people, but I did not do this because of my fear of God.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/nehemiah/13-6.htm">Nehemiah 13:6-7</a> While all this was happening, I was not in Jerusalem, because I had returned to Artaxerxes king of Babylon in the thirty-second year of his reign. Some time later I obtained leave from the king / to return to Jerusalem. Then I discovered the evil that Eliashib had done on behalf of Tobiah by providing him a room in the courts of the house of God. <a href="/nehemiah/2-1.htm">Nehemiah 2:1-8</a> Now in the month of Nisan, in the twentieth year of King Artaxerxes, when wine was set before him, I took the wine and gave it to the king. I had never been sad in his presence, / so the king said to me, “Why is your face sad, though you are not ill? This could only be sadness of the heart.” I was overwhelmed with fear / and replied to the king, “May the king live forever! Why should I not be sad when the city where my fathers are buried lies in ruins, and its gates have been destroyed by fire?” ... <a href="/ezra/7-6.htm">Ezra 7:6-10</a> this Ezra came up from Babylon. He was a scribe skilled in the Law of Moses, which the LORD, the God of Israel, had given. The king had granted Ezra all his requests, for the hand of the LORD his God was upon him. / So in the seventh year of King Artaxerxes, he went up to Jerusalem with some of the Israelites, including priests, Levites, singers, gatekeepers, and temple servants. / Ezra arrived in Jerusalem in the fifth month of the seventh year of the king. ... <a href="/1_samuel/12-3.htm">1 Samuel 12:3-5</a> Here I am. Bear witness against me before the LORD and before His anointed: Whose ox or donkey have I taken? Whom have I cheated or oppressed? From whose hand have I accepted a bribe and closed my eyes? Tell me, and I will restore it to you.” / “You have not cheated us or oppressed us,” they replied, “nor have you taken anything from the hand of man.” / Samuel said to them, “The LORD is a witness against you, and His anointed is a witness today, that you have not found anything in my hand.” “He is a witness,” they replied. <a href="/1_kings/12-4.htm">1 Kings 12:4-7</a> “Your father put a heavy yoke on us. But now you must lighten the burden of your father’s service and the heavy yoke he put on us, and we will serve you.” / Rehoboam answered, “Go away for three days and then return to me.” So the people departed. / Then King Rehoboam consulted with the elders who had served his father Solomon during his lifetime. “How do you advise me to respond to these people?” he asked. ... <a href="/2_kings/23-25.htm">2 Kings 23:25</a> Neither before nor after Josiah was there any king like him, who turned to the LORD with all his heart and with all his soul and with all his strength, according to all the Law of Moses. <a href="/2_chronicles/31-20.htm">2 Chronicles 31:20-21</a> So this is what Hezekiah did throughout Judah. He did what was good and upright and true before the LORD his God. / He acted with all his heart in every work that he began in the service of the house of God, and in the law and the commandments, in order to seek his God. And so he prospered. <a href="/proverbs/29-14.htm">Proverbs 29:14</a> A king who judges the poor with fairness—his throne will be established forever. <a href="/isaiah/58-6.htm">Isaiah 58:6-7</a> Isn’t this the fast that I have chosen: to break the chains of wickedness, to untie the cords of the yoke, to set the oppressed free and tear off every yoke? / Isn’t it to share your bread with the hungry, to bring the poor and homeless into your home, to clothe the naked when you see him, and not to turn away from your own flesh and blood? <a href="/jeremiah/22-15.htm">Jeremiah 22:15-16</a> Does it make you a king to excel in cedar? Did not your father have food and drink? He administered justice and righteousness, and so it went well with him. / He took up the cause of the poor and needy, and so it went well with him. Is this not what it means to know Me?” declares the LORD. <a href="/ezekiel/34-2.htm">Ezekiel 34:2-4</a> “Son of man, prophesy against the shepherds of Israel. Prophesy and tell them that this is what the Lord GOD says: ‘Woe to the shepherds of Israel, who only feed themselves! Should not the shepherds feed their flock? / You eat the fat, wear the wool, and butcher the fattened sheep, but you do not feed the flock. / You have not strengthened the weak, healed the sick, bound up the injured, brought back the strays, or searched for the lost. Instead, you have ruled them with violence and cruelty. <a href="/matthew/20-25.htm">Matthew 20:25-28</a> But Jesus called them aside and said, “You know that the rulers of the Gentiles lord it over them, and their superiors exercise authority over them. / It shall not be this way among you. Instead, whoever wants to become great among you must be your servant, / and whoever wants to be first among you must be your slave— ... <a href="/mark/10-42.htm">Mark 10:42-45</a> So Jesus called them together and said, “You know that those regarded as rulers of the Gentiles lord it over them, and their superiors exercise authority over them. / But it shall not be this way among you. Instead, whoever wants to become great among you must be your servant, / and whoever wants to be first must be the slave of all. ... <a href="/luke/22-25.htm">Luke 22:25-27</a> So Jesus declared, “The kings of the Gentiles lord it over them, and those in authority over them call themselves benefactors. / But you shall not be like them. Instead, the greatest among you should be like the youngest, and the one who leads like the one who serves. / For who is greater, the one who reclines at the table or the one who serves? Is it not the one who reclines? But I am among you as one who serves. <a href="/acts/20-33.htm">Acts 20:33-35</a> I have not coveted anyone’s silver or gold or clothing. / You yourselves know that these hands of mine have ministered to my own needs and those of my companions. / In everything, I showed you that by this kind of hard work we must help the weak, remembering the words of the Lord Jesus Himself: ‘It is more blessed to give than to receive.’”</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>Moreover from the time that I was appointed to be their governor in the land of Judah, from the twentieth year even to the two and thirtieth year of Artaxerxes the king, that is, twelve years, I and my brothers have not eaten the bread of the governor.from the twentieth<a href="/nehemiah/2-1.htm">Nehemiah 2:1</a> And it came to pass in the month Nisan, in the twentieth year of Artaxerxes the king, that wine was before him: and I took up the wine, and gave it unto the king. Now I had not been beforetime sad in his presence.<a href="/nehemiah/13-6.htm">Nehemiah 13:6</a> But in all this time was not I at Jerusalem: for in the two and thirtieth year of Artaxerxes king of Babylon came I unto the king, and after certain days obtained I leave of the king:I and my<a href="/1_corinthians/9-4.htm">1 Corinthians 9:4-15,18</a> Have we not power to eat and to drink? … <a href="/2_thessalonians/3-8.htm">2 Thessalonians 3:8,9</a> Neither did we eat any man's bread for nought; but wrought with labour and travail night and day, that we might not be chargeable to any of you: … the bread<a href="/ezra/4-13.htm">Ezra 4:13,14</a> Be it known now unto the king, that, if this city be builded, and the walls set up again, then will they not pay toll, tribute, and custom, and so thou shalt endamage the revenue of the kings… <a href="/romans/13-6.htm">Romans 13:6,7</a> For for this cause pay ye tribute also: for they are God's ministers, attending continually upon this very thing… <div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/ezra/10-14.htm">Appointed</a> <a href="/nehemiah/2-1.htm">Artaxerxes</a> <a href="/ezra/10-6.htm">Bread</a> <a href="/ezra/6-21.htm">Eaten</a> <a href="/nehemiah/5-2.htm">Food</a> <a href="/nehemiah/3-7.htm">Governor</a> <a href="/matthew/28-14.htm">Governor's</a> <a href="/nehemiah/4-16.htm">Judah</a> <a href="/nehemiah/5-10.htm">Moreover</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/16-1.htm">Thirtieth</a> <a href="/nehemiah/13-6.htm">Thirty-Second</a> <a href="/nehemiah/4-22.htm">Time</a> <a href="/ezra/8-35.htm">Twelve</a> <a href="/nehemiah/2-1.htm">Twentieth</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/nehemiah/6-7.htm">Appointed</a> <a href="/nehemiah/13-6.htm">Artaxerxes</a> <a href="/nehemiah/5-15.htm">Bread</a> <a href="/job/6-6.htm">Eaten</a> <a href="/nehemiah/7-65.htm">Food</a> <a href="/nehemiah/5-18.htm">Governor</a> <a href="/matthew/27-15.htm">Governor's</a> <a href="/nehemiah/6-7.htm">Judah</a> <a href="/nehemiah/5-17.htm">Moreover</a> <a href="/nehemiah/13-6.htm">Thirtieth</a> <a href="/nehemiah/13-6.htm">Thirty-Second</a> <a href="/nehemiah/6-1.htm">Time</a> <a href="/nehemiah/7-24.htm">Twelve</a> <a href="/esther/8-9.htm">Twentieth</a><div class="vheading2">Nehemiah 5</div>1. <a href="/nehemiah/5-1.htm">The Jews complain of their debt, mortgage, and bondage</a> 6. <a href="/nehemiah/5-6.htm">Nehemiah rebukes the usurers, and causes them to make a covenant of restitution</a> 14. <a href="/nehemiah/5-14.htm">He forbears his own allowance, and keeps hospitality</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/nehemiah/5.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/nehemiah/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/nehemiah/5.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>Furthermore, from the day King Artaxerxes appointed me to be their governor in the land of Judah Nehemiah was appointed by King Artaxerxes I of Persia, who reigned from 465-424 BC. This appointment highlights the favor Nehemiah found with the king, likely due to his position as cupbearer, a role of significant trust. The land of Judah was a province within the Persian Empire, and Nehemiah's governorship was crucial for the rebuilding of Jerusalem's walls. This reflects God's providence in using foreign rulers to fulfill His purposes, as seen in other instances like Cyrus's decree in <a href="/ezra/1.htm">Ezra 1:1-4</a>.from his twentieth year until his thirty-second year (twelve years total) The twentieth year of Artaxerxes corresponds to 445 BC, marking the beginning of Nehemiah's governorship. The thirty-second year would be 433 BC. This period was significant for the restoration efforts in Jerusalem, including the rebuilding of the walls and reforms among the people. The twelve-year span indicates a sustained commitment to leadership and reform, paralleling the twelve tribes of Israel and symbolizing completeness in biblical numerology.neither I nor my brothers ate the food allotted to the governor Nehemiah's refusal to consume the governor's food allowance demonstrates his integrity and selflessness. This act set a standard for leadership, contrasting with the exploitation by previous governors (<a href="/nehemiah/5-15.htm">Nehemiah 5:15</a>). It reflects the biblical principle of servant leadership, as exemplified by Jesus Christ, who came not to be served but to serve (<a href="/mark/10-45.htm">Mark 10:45</a>). Nehemiah's actions also align with Paul's teaching in <a href="/1_corinthians/9-12.htm">1 Corinthians 9:12</a>, where he forgoes his rights for the sake of the Gospel.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/n/nehemiah.htm">Nehemiah</a> The central figure in this passage, Nehemiah was appointed as the governor of Judah by King Artaxerxes. He is known for his leadership in rebuilding the walls of Jerusalem and his commitment to justice and reform. 2. <a href="/topical/k/king_artaxerxes.htm">King Artaxerxes</a> The Persian king who appointed Nehemiah as governor. His reign provided the political backdrop for Nehemiah's mission in Judah. 3. <a href="/topical/j/judah.htm">Judah</a> The region where Nehemiah served as governor. It was a province of the Persian Empire during this time. 4. <a href="/topical/t/the_governor's_allotment.htm">The Governor's Allotment</a> Refers to the provisions and benefits typically given to a governor, which Nehemiah chose not to consume, demonstrating his integrity and selflessness. 5. <a href="/topical/n/nehemiah's_brothers.htm">Nehemiah's Brothers</a> Likely refers to his fellow Jews or close associates who also refrained from taking the governor's allotment, supporting Nehemiah's example of leadership.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/i/integrity_in_leadership.htm">Integrity in Leadership</a> Nehemiah's refusal to take the governor's allotment highlights the importance of integrity and selflessness in leadership. Leaders should prioritize the well-being of those they serve over personal gain. <a href="/topical/s/sacrificial_service.htm">Sacrificial Service</a> By not consuming the governor's provisions, Nehemiah demonstrated sacrificial service. Christians are called to serve others, sometimes at personal cost, reflecting Christ's example. <a href="/topical/a/accountability_and_example.htm">Accountability and Example</a> Nehemiah's actions set a standard for his brothers and the people of Judah. Believers should live in a way that sets a positive example for others, fostering a community of accountability. <a href="/topical/s/stewardship_of_resources.htm">Stewardship of Resources</a> Nehemiah's decision not to burden the people with additional taxes or demands teaches the importance of wise and fair stewardship of resources, especially in positions of authority. <a href="/topical/t/trust_in_god's_provision.htm">Trust in God's Provision</a> Nehemiah's reliance on God rather than the governor's allotment underscores the importance of trusting in God's provision and faithfulness in all circumstances.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_nehemiah_5.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Nehemiah 5</a> <a href="/q/is_there_proof_leaders_lived_austerely.htm">Nehemiah 5:14-15 depicts Nehemiah refusing the governor’s allowance yet sustaining a large household; is there any historical proof that a leader could live so austerely?</a> <a href="/q/why_does_nehemiah_use_force_in_13_25.htm">Why does Nehemiah resort to physical force (Nehemiah 13:25) to enforce marriage laws, and doesn’t this contradict other scriptures urging gentleness and compassion? </a> <a href="/q/how_did_nehemiah_rebuild_and_restore.htm">How did Nehemiah rebuild Jerusalem's walls and restore faith?</a> <a href="/q/evidence_for_artaxerxes'_letters_to_nehemiah.htm">Is there verifiable evidence for the letters from Artaxerxes granting Nehemiah safe passage and timber rights (Nehemiah 2:7-8)?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/nehemiah/5.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(14-19) Nehemiah's vindication of his own conduct.(14) I was appointed.--That he appointed me, viz., Artaxerxes.Twelve years.--The whole narrative, thus far, was written after his return from Jerusalem, and on a review of his governorship; hence, "their governor in the land of Judah." Of his second appointment the same thing might have been said: but that, at the time of writing, was in the future.I and my brethren have not eaten the bread of the governor.--At the close of the twelve years' term, Nehemiah could say that he and his official attendants had not drawn the customary allowances from the people.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/nehemiah/5.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 14. - From the day that I was appointed. Literally, "from the day that he (i.e. Artaxerxes) appointed me." From the twentieth year. See above, <a href="/nehemiah/2-1.htm">Nehemiah 2:1</a>. The appointment, having taken place in Nisan, was in B.C. 444. Unto the two and thirtieth year. We see here that this chapter, and therefore, probably, the entire first section (chs. 1-7.) of this Book, was not written until B.C. 432, the year in which Nehemiah returned to the Persian court from Jerusalem (<a href="/nehemiah/13-6.htm">Nehemiah 13:6</a>). I and my brethren have not eaten the bread of the governor. i.e. "have not lived at the expense of our subjects, as Persian governors do ordinarily." Nehemiah's brethren here are probably not his brothers only, but his entire court. <a href="/commentaries/nehemiah/5-14.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>Furthermore, גַּ֞ם (gam) Conjunction <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1571.htm">Strong's 1571: </a> Assemblage, also, even, yea, though, both, and from the day מִיּ֣וֹם ׀ (mî·yō·wm) Preposition-m | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3117.htm">Strong's 3117: </a> A day King הַמֶּ֔לֶךְ (ham·me·leḵ) Article | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4428.htm">Strong's 4428: </a> A king Artaxerxes לְאַרְתַּחְשַׁ֣סְתְּא (lə·’ar·taḥ·šast) Preposition-l | Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_783.htm">Strong's 783: </a> Artaxerxes -- a son and successor of Xerxes, king of Persia appointed צִוָּ֣ה (ṣiw·wāh) Verb - Piel - Perfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6680.htm">Strong's 6680: </a> To lay charge (upon), give charge (to), command, order me to be לִהְי֣וֹת (lih·yō·wṯ) Preposition-l | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1961.htm">Strong's 1961: </a> To fall out, come to pass, become, be their governor פֶּחָם֮ (pe·ḥām) Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6346.htm">Strong's 6346: </a> A governor in the land בְּאֶ֣רֶץ (bə·’e·reṣ) Preposition-b | Noun - feminine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_776.htm">Strong's 776: </a> Earth, land of Judah, יְהוּדָה֒ (yə·hū·ḏāh) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3063.htm">Strong's 3063: </a> Judah -- 'praised', a son of Jacob, also the southern kingdom, also four Israelites from his twentieth עֶשְׂרִ֗ים (‘eś·rîm) Number - common plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6242.htm">Strong's 6242: </a> Twenty, twentieth year מִשְּׁנַ֣ת (miš·šə·naṯ) Preposition-m | Noun - feminine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8141.htm">Strong's 8141: </a> A year until וְ֠עַד (wə·‘aḏ) Conjunctive waw | Preposition <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5704.htm">Strong's 5704: </a> As far as, even to, up to, until, while his thirty-second שְׁלֹשִׁ֤ים (šə·lō·šîm) Number - common plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7970.htm">Strong's 7970: </a> Thirty, thirtieth year שְׁנַ֨ת (šə·naṯ) Noun - feminine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8141.htm">Strong's 8141: </a> A year (12 שְׁתֵּ֣ים (šə·têm) Number - fd <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8147.htm">Strong's 8147: </a> Two (a cardinal number) years total), שָׁנִ֖ים (šā·nîm) Noun - feminine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8141.htm">Strong's 8141: </a> A year neither I אֲנִ֣י (’ă·nî) Pronoun - first person common singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_589.htm">Strong's 589: </a> I nor my brothers וְאַחַ֔י (wə·’a·ḥay) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine plural construct | first person common singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_251.htm">Strong's 251: </a> A brother, ) ate אָכַֽלְתִּי׃ (’ā·ḵal·tî) Verb - Qal - Perfect - first person common singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_398.htm">Strong's 398: </a> To eat the food לֶ֥חֶם (le·ḥem) Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3899.htm">Strong's 3899: </a> Food, bread, grain allotted to the governor. הַפֶּ֖חָה (hap·pe·ḥāh) Article | Noun - 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