Thematic Bible: Of nehemiah, in the matter of taxes


Thematic Bible



But earlier rulers who were before me made the people responsible for their upkeep, and took from them bread and wine at the rate of forty shekels of silver; and even their servants were lords over the people: but I did not do so, because of the fear of God.


Basic English, produced by Mr C. K. Ogden of the Orthological Institute - public domain