Nehemiah 5:1
King James VersionSource notes
“And there was a great cry of the people and of their wives against their brethren the Jews.”
Context
1And there was a great cry of the people and of their wives against their brethren the Jews.
2For there were that said, We, our sons, and our daughters, many: therefore we take up corn that we may eat, and live.
3also there were that said, We have mortgaged our lands, vineyards, and houses, that we might buy corn, because of the dearth.
4There were also that said, We have borrowed money for the king’s tribute, our lands and vineyards.