Nehemiah 9

Nehemiah 9:1

twenty and fourth day] The second day after the Feast of Tabernacles was ended.

Nehemiah 9:2

separated themselves] They had not yet fully performed what they had solemnly covenanted, Ezra X. 3. or soone fell into that sin again, chap. XIII. 23, 24. And were also under the guilt of the breach of that Commandment, Deut. XXIII. 3. Hereupon they make an ample Confession of sinne of their fathers, and their own, in this Chapter; and solemnly renew their Covenant with God for amendment, in the next Chapter.

Nehemiah 9:3

One fourth part] Which is three hours; viz. those from our nine to twelve, in reading and expounding.

another fourth part] From twelve to three; in prayer, confessing, and worshipping: all the time between the morning and evening sacrifice spent in those two.

Nehemiah 9:4

Ieshua] Here are eight, in eight several places, preaching to eight several Congregations.

Nehemiah 9:15

bread water) 1 Cor. X. 2, 3, 4. Spiritual blessings also in them.

Nehemiah 9:17

Appointed a Captaine] This explaines that, Num. XIV. 4.