John Trapp on Nehemiah 12:44-47

Verſe 44. For Judah rejoyced] Heb. For the joy of Judah, the oile of ſpiritual gladneſſe had ſo dilatated their hearts, that they were moſt ready and willing to provide for the ſacred Miniſters; and to pay them that which was appointed, as they had alſo newly covenanted to do.

For the Prieſts and the Levites that waited] Heb. That ſtood, ſc. before the Lord, and ſerved in their courſes. Theſe they not onely applauded, but liberally maintained. Nowadayes Miniſters ſhall have hard work and good words, but ſlight wages. Men deale by them as Carriers do by their horſes, lay heavy burdens upon them, and then hang bells about their necks, &c.