Nehemiah 5:17

Modern

There were 150 Jews and officials at my table, besides the guests from the surrounding nations.

Traditional

Moreover there were at my table an hundred and fifty of the Jews and rulers, beside those that came unto us from among the heathen that are about us.

Literal

And the Jews and prefects, a hundred and fifty men, and those coming in to us from the nations that were around us, were at my table.

Latin

Judæi quoque et magistratus centum quinquaginta viri, et qui veniebant ad nos de gentibus quæ in circuitu nostro sunt, in mensa mea erant.

Hebrew

English

There were 150 Jews and officials at my table, besides the guests from the surrounding nations.

This section explains Nehemiah's steady approach to servant leadership and his personal generosity.

Theme notes and profiles

1 Kings 18:19
Now summon all Israel to meet me on Mount Carmel, along with the four hundred and fifty prophets of Baal and the four hundred prophets of Asherah who eat at Jezebel’s table.”
1 Peter 4:9–10
Show hospitality to one another without complaining.
2 Samuel 9:7
“Do not be afraid,” said David, “for surely I will show you kindness for the sake of your father Jonathan. I will restore to you all the land of your grandfather Saul, and you will always eat at my table.”
Romans 12:13
Share with the saints who are in need. Practice hospitality.
2 Samuel 9:13
So Mephibosheth lived in Jerusalem, because he always ate at the king’s table, and he was lame in both feet.
Isaiah 32:8
But a noble man makes honorable plans; he stands up for worthy causes.

Judah: Israelite tribe, kingdom, and province