Even those did Cyrus king of Persia bring forth by the hand of Mithredath the treasurer, and numbered them unto Sheshbazzar, the prince of Judah.

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

Mithredath - Or, “Mithridates.” The occurrence of this name, which means “given by Mithra” or “dedicated to Mithra,” is an indication that t…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

Immediate result of the decree.

(5) With all them whose spirit God had raised.Namely, all is the more …

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

Even these did Cyrus king of Persia bring forth by the hand of
Mithredath the treasurer

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

The same God who raised up the spirit of Cyrus to proclaim liberty to the Jews also raised up their spirits to accept it. For some, the temptation …

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