And it yieldeth much increase unto the kings whom thou hast set over us because of our sins: also they have dominion over our bodies, and over our cattle, at their pleasure, and we are in great distress.

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Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

Yieldeth much increase. — In money and kind a very large amount was sent by Syria to the Persian treasury.

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

And it yieldeth much increase to the kings whom you have
set over us, because of our sins<…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

The summary of their prayers we have here on record. Much more, no doubt, was said. Whatever ability we have to do anything in the way of duty, we …

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