“And you, Ezra, according to the wisdom of your God which is in your hand, appoint magistrates and judges so that they may judge all the people who are in the province beyond the Euphrates River, that is, all those who know the laws of your God; and you may teach anyone who is ignorant of them.

Commentaries

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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 you, Ezra, after the wisdom of your God, that is in your
hand
Which he had a large …

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…