Moreover from the time that I was appointed to be their governor in the land of Judah, from the twentieth year even unto the two and thirtieth year of Artaxerxes the king, that is, twelve years, I and my brethren have not eaten the food allowance of the governor.
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George Leo Haydock
AD 1849
Not eat, out of pity for the poor. (Menochius)
He was supported by the king, (Calmet) or by his own patrimony. (Haydock) (Ver. 11.)