And I, even I Artaxerxes the king, do make a decree to all the treasurers which are beyond the river, that whatsoever Ezra the priest, the scribe of the law of the God of heaven, shall require of you, it be done speedily,

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

All the treasurers - The Persian system of taxing the provinces through the satraps involved the establishment in each province of at least …

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

Credentials and commission of Ezra. After the general statement, the particulars are given, beginning with the letter of authorization, in which we…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

And I, even I Artaxerxes the king, do make a decree to all the
treasurers which are beyond the river

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

The generosity of Gentile kings in supporting the worship of God rebuked the conduct of many kings of Judah, and will rise up in judgment against t…

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