Nehemiah 5:18

God's Word

Preparing one ox and six choice sheep was necessary every day. Poultry was prepared for me. Once every ten days a supply of wine was ordered. Yet, in spite of all this, I never demanded anything from the governor’s food allowance, because these people were already carrying a heavy load.

Cross References

1 Kings 5:3

“You know that my father David was surrounded by war. He couldn’t build a temple for the name of the Lord our God until the Lord let him defeat his enemies.

Psalm 37:21

A wicked person borrows, but he does not repay. A righteous person is generous and giving.

Psalm 37:26

He is always generous and lends freely. His descendants are a blessing.

2 Thessalonians 3:8

We didn’t eat anyone’s food without paying for it. Instead, we worked hard and struggled night and day in order not to be a burden to any of you.