Yea, also I continued in the work of this wall, neither bought we any land: and all my servants were gathered thither unto the work.
Yes, I also kept working on this wall, and we didn't buy any land for ourselves. All my servants joined together to work on the project too.
Nehemiah is showing his dedication by focusing completely on rebuilding Jerusalem's wall rather than pursuing personal gain, and he had all his workers committed to the same mission.
📚 Historical Context
During the time of Nehemiah, the Jewish people had returned from exile in Babylon and were working to rebuild the walls of Jerusalem, which had been destroyed decades earlier, to protect their city and restore their national identity. Nehemiah, appointed as governor by the Persian king, faced challenges like economic hardship and internal disputes among the Jews, yet he led with integrity and focused on the communal effort. In this verse, he emphasizes his personal dedication to the project without exploiting it for personal gain, such as acquiring land for himself.
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