John Trapp on Nehemiah 11:2

Verſe 2. And the people bleſſed all the men that willingly offered themſelves] All the Voluntiers, thoſe Liberi & libentes, that moved with a zeal of God, and his ſervice, ſeated themſelves at Jeruſalem; though it were little for their ſafety or profit. Sincerity is an enemy to Siniſterity; it ſtreines out ſelfe-reſpects, and procures a man great reſpect in the hearts of good people, who are ready to commend them and pray for them, as here.