See Nehemiah 13:4 for. special note.
not. at Jerusalem. Nehemiah did not return with Haggai and Zachariah at the beginning of this reign. See longer note on Nehemiah 13:4.
the two and thirtieth year. See longer note on Nehemiah 13:4.
Artaxerxes. Darius Hystaspis. See longer note on Nehemiah 5:14; Nehemiah 13:4.
obtained. leave. I earnestly requested. Hebrew. sha'al. See note on "enquire", 1 Samuel 28:6; 1 Samuel 28:7.