Then. And.
rulers. See note on Nehemiah 2:16.
exact usury. It was twelve per cent. See Nehemiah 5:11.
one. man.
set. appointed.
assembly. body [of witnesses.] Hebrew. kehallah (feminine.) Occurs only here and Deuteronomy 33:4.
against. over.
Related Commentaries of Nehemiah 5:7
Nehemiah 5:7
7 Then I consulteda with myself, and I rebuked the nobles, and the rulers, and said unto them, Ye exact#st05383 usury, every one of his brother. And I set a great assembly against them.