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And he read therein before the broad place that was before the water gate from early morning until midday, in the presence of the men and the women, and of those that could understand; and the ears of all the people were [attentive] unto the book of the law.

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Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

From the morning.From daylight. The Book of the Law must have been a comprehensive one. Out of it Ezra and his companions read…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

And he read therein
Some pa ages in it, here and there, which it was nece ary the people should have knowledge of; f…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

Sacrifices were to be offered only at the door of the temple; but praying and preaching were, and are, services of religion, as acceptably performe…

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