Then said we - The Septuagint, Syriac, and Arabic versions have Then said they, which brings this verse into exact accorda…

Tatnai’s appeal to Darius.

Then said we unto them after this manner
In answer to their questions; namely, Ezra and other Jews replied; for thou…

While employed in God's work, we are under his special protection; his eye is upon us for good. This should keep us to our duty and encourage us in…