31 And for the wood offering, at times appointed, and for the firstfruits. Remember me, O my God, for good.
31 I also made provision for contributions of wood at designated times, and for the firstfruits. Remember me with favor, my God.
31 and I provided for the wood offering at appointed times, and for the firstfruits. Remember me, O my God, for good.
31 I arranged for a regular supply of altar wood at the appointed times and for the firstfruits. Remember me, O my God, for good.
31 and to bringing the wood offering and the firstfruits at appointed times. Remember me, O my God, for good!
31 I also made sure that the supply of wood for the altar and the first portions of the harvest were brought at the proper times. Remember this in my favor, OÂ my God.
Matthew Henry's Commentary on Nehemiah 13:31
Commentary on Nehemiah 13:23-31
(Read Nehemiah 13:23-31)
If either parent be ungodly, corrupt nature will incline the children to take after that one; which is a strong reason why Christians should not be unequally yoked. In the education of children, great care should be taken about the government of their tongues; that they learn not the language of Ashdod, no impious or impure talk, no corrupt communication. Nehemiah showed the evil of these marriages. Some, more obstinate than the rest, he smote, that is, ordered them to be beaten by the officers according to the law, Deuteronomy 25:2,3. Here are Nehemiah's prayers on this occasion He prays, "Remember them, O my God." Lord, convince and convert them; put them in mind of what they should be and do. The best services to the public have been forgotten by those for whom they were done, therefore Nehemiah refers himself to God, to recompense him. This may well be the summary of our petitions; we need no more to make us happy than this; Remember me, O my God, for good. We may humbly hope that the Lord will remember us and our services, although, after lives of unwearied activity and usefulness, we shall still see cause to abhor ourselves and repent in dust and ashes, and to cry out with Nehemiah, Spare me, O my God, according to the greatness of they mercy.