Nehemiah 2:5-6

2:5

inclined <02895> [If it please.]

servant <05650> [and if thy.]

2:6

consort <07694> [the queen. Heb. the wife.]

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

<03190> [So it pleased.]

gave .... time <02165 05414> [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.