John Gill's Bible Commentary Ver. 7. Moreover, I said unto the king, let letters be given me to the governors beyond the river , etc.] The river of Euphrates, on that side of it towards the land of Judea: that they may convey me over till I come into Judah ; furnish him with provisions, and a guard to protect him.
Matthew Henry Commentary
Verses 1-8 - Our prayers must be seconded with serious endeavours, else we mock God We are not limited to certain moments in our addresses to the King of kings, but have liberty to go to him at all times; approaches to the throne of grace are never out of season. But the sense of God' displeasure and the afflictions of his people, are causes of sorrow to the children of God, under which no earthly delights can comfort. The king encouraged Nehemiah to tell his mind. This gave him boldness to speak; much more may the invitation Christ has given us to pray, an the promise that we shall speed, encourage us to come boldly to the throne of grace. Nehemiah prayed to the God of heaven, as infinitel above even this mighty monarch. He lifted up his heart to that God wh understands the language of the heart. Nor should we ever engage in an pursuit in which it would be wrong for us thus to seek and expect the Divine direction, assistance, and blessing. There was an immediat answer to his prayer; for the seed of Jacob never sought the God of Jacob in vain.
Original Hebrew ואומר559 למלך4428 אם518 על5921 המלך4428 טוב2895 אגרות107 יתנו5414 לי על5921 פחוות6346 עבר5676 הנהר5104 אשׁר834 יעבירוני5674 עד5704 אשׁר834 אבוא935 אל413 יהודה׃3063
