At the same time Tattenai the governor of the region beyond the River and Shethar-Boznai and their companions came to them and spoke thus to them: “Who has commanded you to build this temple and finish this wall?”

Commentaries

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

Governor on this side the river - Compare the note on Ezra 4:10. Tatnai was apparently satrap of Syria, which included the whole tr…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

Tatnai’s appeal to Darius.

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

At the same time came to them Tatnai, governor on this side the
river, and Shetharboznai, and their comp…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

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…