A citation from the library
Adam Clarke, on Neh 5:4
Adam Clarke · 1762–1832
Neh 5:4 · Douay-Rheims
“And others said: Let us borrow money for the king’s tribute, and let us give up our fields and vineyards:”
On this verse:
“We have borrowed money - This should be read, We have borrowed money for the king's tribute on our lands and vineyards. They had a tax to pay to the Persian king in token of their subjection to him, and though it is not likely it was heavy, yet they were not able to pay it.”
Imported from an open dataset — not yet checked against the printed edition.