Matthew Poole and continuators on Nehemiah 2:20

20 Then answered I them, and said unto them, The God of heaven, he will prosper us; therefore we his servants will arise and build: but ye have no portion, nor right , nor memorial in Jerusalem.

You have no authority over us, nor interest in our Church or State, or City, but are meer aliens from the Common-Wealth of Israel. We disown and detest that mungrel-Worship and Religion which you have set up. We desire not your favour, or friendship, or help in this matter. And you have nothing to do to enquire into, or meddle with our concerns, or to hinder us in our present undertaking.

Here no Testimony or Monument either of your Relation to us by Birth or Religion, or of your kindness to us or to this place. But we have many memorials of your Malice and Enmity against us.

Marginal references: Ezra 4. 3.