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
It cannot be that we have no right to our food and drink, can it?
2 Thessalonians 3:8
I did not eat any man's bread without paying for it, but with toil and hard labor I worked night and day, in order not to be a burden to any of you.
The bread
Romans 13:6
for this is the reason why you pay your taxes, for the civil authorities are God's official servants faithfully devoting themselves to this very end.