Neh. 7 Nehemiah committeth the charge of Jerusalem to Hanani and Hananiah, Neh. 7:1–2. His advice to them, Neh. 7:3–4. He finds out a register of the genealogy of them that came at first out of Babylon, Neh. 7:5–65. The whole number of them, Neh. 7:66–67. Their substance, Neh. 7:68–69.

i.e. When I had taken order that the Levites should be summoned from all places to celebrate the dedication of the wall, as it was done, Neh. 12:27.

Hanani; of whom see Neh. 1:2. The ruler of the palace, i.e. of Nehemiah’s court; justly so called, because he lived in great splendour, and like a viceroy, though it was wholly at his own charge.

Until the sun be hot, i.e. till it be clear and broad day; when enemies approaching may be discovered, and the people of the city will be ready for the defence in case of an assault. While they stand by, i.e. the watches appointed to that end, as is manifest from the following words.

i.e. Not all, nor completely built; but only some slight buildings of boards or stones were made for the present use of the generality of the people.

God put into mine heart: this action, though merely prudential, he doth not ascribe to himself, or his own wit, but to the gift and grace of God directing and inclining him to it.

The Tirshatha, i.e. the governor, to wit, Nehemiah. So it is no wonder that the number of the monies, and other things here contributed, differ from that Ezra 2:0, because this is another collection; that was made in Zerubbabel’s time, and this in Ezra’s.