Nehemiah

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NASB	Nehemiah 13:25 So I contended with them and cursed them and struck some of them and pulled out their hair, and made them swear by God, "You shall not give your daughters to their sons, nor take of their daughters for your sons or for yourselves.
AMPLIFIED 2015	Nehemiah 13:25 So I contended with them and cursed them and struck some of them and pulled out their hair, and made them swear by God, saying, "You shall not give your daughters [in marriage] to their sons, nor take [any of] their daughters for your sons or for yourselves.

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Subject: Violent correction?

Bible Note: Hi Rowdy.
You are saying that it is better to suffer physical loss than to lose one's soul. Fine: most people would agree.

You are reading the text, putting yourself in the position of the corrected person, and saying you would like to receive correction.

My question, I guess, comes from the other end. Of all the options open to a leader, is Nehemiah's example a noble one? Surely, in our society, we would consider it abusive.

There are Biblical instances of people repenting, and pulling out their OWN hair. But to be forced into this stance of repentance seems both brutal and -- I would suggest -- counter productive. Is the person receiving this correction likely to love God more?

Any thoughts?