This is the copy of the letter that they sent unto him, even unto Artaxerxes the king; Thy servants the men on this side the river, and at such a time.

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Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

On this side the river. —Literally, beyond the river Euphrates, as written for the Persian court.

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

This is the copy of the letter they sent to him, even
to Artaxerxes the king
Which Ez…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

It is an old slander, that the prosperity of the church would be hurtful to kings and princes. Nothing can be more false, for true godliness teache…

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