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.
I and my
The bread
Bible References
I and my
1 Corinthians 9:4
Have we not a right to eat and drink?
2 Thessalonians 3:8
neither did we eat bread of any one for nought, but worked with labor and fatigue, night and day, not to be burdensome to any of you;
The bread
Romans 13:6
For on this account also you pay taxes; for [magistrates] are servants of God attending constantly to this same thing.