John Trapp on Nehemiah 1:3

Verſe 3. Are in great affliction and reproach] The Church is heir of the Croſſe, ſaith Luther: and it was ever the portion of Gods people to be reproached,Eccleſia eſt hae. res crucis. as David was by Doeg with devouring words, Pſal. 52. Their breath as fire ſhall devour you, Eſay 33.10.

The Wall of Jeruſalem alſo is broken down] So that theeves and murtherers came in, in the Night, ſaith Comeſtor here, and ſlue many of them.

And the gates thereof are burnt with fire] They were burnt by the Chaldeans, and never yet repaired. And to keep a continual great watch was too great a charge and trouble.