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 no right to eat, and to drink?
2 Thessalonians 3:8
nor did we eat any one's bread, gratuitously: but, in labor and toil, working night and day, that we might not be burdensome to any of you;
The bread
Romans 13:6
For, on this account, ye pay tribute also; for they are God's ministers, attending continually to this very thing.