As the exile was God’s doing for their good, they were to make the best of their position and acquire wealth and influence; whereas if they were al…

Build ye houses, and dwell in them. —The command had a twofold bearing. It counselled a patient acceptance of the present state of things.…

This is the substance of the message, which the Prophet undoubtedly explained to them in detail; but here he only briefly touches on what he wrote …

Build you houses, and dwell [in them] Intimating that they must not expect a return into their own land in any short time…

The written word of God is as truly given by inspiration of God as His spoken word. The zealous servant of the Lord will use every means to benefit…

1. Here, he refutes the false consolations of the prophets who were consoling the captives in Babylonia.

1. He refutes their false…