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 claim food and drink?
2 Thessalonians 3:8
nor did we eat any one's bread without paying for it, but we laboured and toiled, working hard night and day in order not to be a burden to any of you.
The bread
Romans 13:6
Why, this is really the reason you pay taxes; for tax-gatherers are ministers of God, devoting their energies to this very work.