Neh 2:6

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the queen. Heb. the wife.It was probably Esther who was present at this time, and who seconded Nehemiah's request.

So it pleased.

Neh 2:4; Neh 1:11; Isa 58:12; Isa 61:4; Isa 65:24

I set him a time.

It is probable that this time was no more than six months, or a year; after which he either returned, or had his leave of absence lengthened, as we find he was twelve years governor of the Jews.

Neh 5:14; Neh 13:6