Nehemiah 5:18

The Scriptures 2009

And that which was prepared for me daily was one ox and six choice sheep, and birds were prepared for me, and once every ten days plenty of all kinds of wine. And in spite of this I did not seek the governor’s food, because the bondage was heavy on this people.

Cross References

1 Kings 5:3

“You know my father Dawiḏ was unable to build a house for the Name of יהוה his Elohim because of the battles which were all around him, until יהוה put them under the soles of his feet.

Psalm 37:21

Lamed The wrongdoer is borrowing and does not repay, But the righteous one shows favour and gives.

Psalm 37:26

All day long he is showing favour and lending; And his seed is for a blessing.

2 Thessalonians 3:8

nor did we eat anyone’s bread without paying for it, but worked with labour and toil night and day, in order not to burden any of you,