Seven counselors - Herodotus relates that there were seven families pre-eminent in Persia, those of the seven conspirators against the Pseud…

Credentials and commission of Ezra. After the general statement, the particulars are given, beginning with the letter of authorization, in which we…

Forasmuch as you are sent of the king, and of his seven
counsellors
Such a number the…

The generosity of Gentile kings in supporting the worship of God rebuked the conduct of many kings of Judah, and will rise up in judgment against t…