57 The children of Solomon's servants: the children of Sotai, the children of Sophereth, the children of Perida,
57 The descendants of the servants of Solomon:
57 The sons of Solomon's servants: the sons of Sotai, the sons of Sophereth, the sons of Perida,
57 Families of Solomon's servants: Sotai, Sophereth, Perida,
57 The sons of Solomon's servants: the sons of Sotai, the sons of Sophereth, the sons of Perida,
57 The descendants of these servants of King Solomon returned from exile: Sotai, Hassophereth, Peruda,
Matthew Henry's Commentary on Nehemiah 7:57
Commentary on Nehemiah 7:5-73
(Read Nehemiah 7:5-73)
Nehemiah knew that the safety of a city, under God, depends more upon the inhabitants than upon its walls. Every good gift and every good work are from above. God gives knowledge, he gives grace; all is of him, and therefore all must be to him. What is done by human prudence, must be ascribed to the direction of Divine Providence. But woe to those who turn back from the Lord, loving this present world! and happy those who dedicate themselves, and their substance, to his service and glory!