Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Summary
Moreover from the time that I was appointed to be their governor in the land of Judah, from the twentieth year even unto the two and thirtieth year of Artaxerxes the king, that is, twelve years, I and my brethren have not eaten the bread of the governor.
From the twentieth
I and my
The bread
Bible References
From the twentieth
Nehemiah 2:1
And it came to pass in the month Nisan, in the twentieth year of Artaxerxes the king, that wine was before him, and I took up the wine and gave it to the king. Now, I had never been sad in his presence.
Nehemiah 13:6
And during all that time I was not at Jerusalem; for in the two-and-thirtieth year of Artaxerxes king of Babylon I came to the king; and after some time I obtained leave of the king.
I and my
1 Corinthians 9:4
Have we not a right to eat and to drink?
2 Thessalonians 3:8
nor have we eaten bread from any one without cost; but in toil and hardship working night and day not to be chargeable to any one of you:
The bread
Ezra 4:13
Be it known therefore unto the king, that, if this city be built and the walls be completed, they will not pay tribute, tax, and toll, and in the end it will bring damage to the kings.
Romans 13:6
For on this account ye pay tribute also; for they are God's officers, attending continually on this very thing.