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.
Desde el momento en que fui nombrado gobernador de Judá, desde el año veinte hasta el año treinta y dos del reinado del rey Artajerjes, que fueron doce años, ni yo ni mis colaboradores tomamos la provisión de comida que los gobernadores tenían derecho a recibir.
Nehemías renunció a sus privilegios como gobernador durante doce años para no ser una carga para el pueblo.
📚 Contexto Histórico
Nehemiah was a Jewish leader appointed as governor of Judah by the Persian King Artaxerxes around 445 BC, during a time when the Jewish people were rebuilding Jerusalem after their exile. For twelve years, he refused to accept the customary provisions or "bread of the governor" that officials typically took from the people, which helped ease the economic burdens on the struggling community. This act of self-denial was set against a backdrop of social reforms and resistance to oppression, showcasing his commitment to fair leadership.
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