Think upon me, my God, for good, according to all that I have done for this people.
Remember me favorably, my God, because of everything I have done for this people.
Nehemiah is asking God to remember and bless him for his faithful service to the people of Israel.
📚 Historical Context
Nehemiah was a Jewish leader in the 5th century BC who served as cupbearer to the Persian king Artaxerxes and later led the rebuilding of Jerusalem's walls after the Babylonian exile. In Nehemiah chapter 5, he addresses social injustices among the returned exiles, such as the wealthy exploiting the poor through loans and debt slavery, and takes personal action to reform these abuses. This verse is part of Nehemiah's prayer, where he humbly asks God to remember his selfless leadership and good deeds on behalf of the people.
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