A citation from the library
Adam Clarke, on Neh 11:2
Adam Clarke · 1762–1832
Neh 11:2 · Douay-Rheims
“And the people blessed all the men that willingly offered themselves to dwell in Jerusalem.”
On this verse:
“All the men that willingly offered - Some volunteered their services, which was considered a sacrifice to patriotism at that time, as Jerusalem afforded very few advantages, and was a place of considerable danger; hence the people spoke well of them, and no doubt prayed for God's blessing upon them.”
Imported from an open dataset — not yet checked against the printed edition.