Nehemiah 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.
Nehemiah 8:4
towering ... platform <04026> [pulpit. Heb. tower. Maaseiah.]
Malkijah <04441> [Malchiah.]
Hashum <02828> [Hashum.]
Meshullam <04918> [Meshullam.]
