Matthew Poole and continuators on Nehemiah 5:7

7 Then I consulted with my self, and I rebuked the nobles, and the rulers, and said unto them, Ye exact usury, every one of his brother . And I set a great assembly against them .

Which was against the plain and positive Law of God. Deut. 23. 19, 20. especially in this time of publick Calamity and Dearth.

I called a publick Congregation, both of the Rulers and People, the greatest part whereof were free from this guilt, and therefore more impartial Judges of the matter, aud represented it to them, that the offenders might be convinced, and reform this abuse, if not for Fear of God, or Love of their Brethren, yet at least for the publick shame, and the cries of the poor.

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