* the queen.  Heb. the wife.
   It was probably Esther who was present at this time, and who
   seconded Nehemiah's request.

 * So it pleased.
  4  1:11  Isa 58:12  61:4  65:24 
 * I set him a time.
   It is probable that this time was no more than six months, or
   a year; after which he either returned, or had his leave of
   absence lengthened, as we find he was twelve years governor of
   the Jews.

  5:14  13:6