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I also continued
"I" refers to Nehemiah.
continued to work on the wall
When the people returned to Jerusalem, they started rebuilding the walls, but didn't finish them.
we bought no land
Working the land was the source of wealth. Again, Nehemiah did not make use of his privileges as governor.
we bought
The word "we" refers to Nehemiah and his servants.
all my servants were gathered there for the work
"All my servants worked on the wall, too."
my table
This refers to the governor's table. It was a communal table for the community and for discussion of issues.
officials
AT: "other government employees"