King Cyrus returned the gold and silver cups that Nebuchadnezzar had taken from the Temple of God in Jerusalem and had placed in the temple of Babylon. These cups were taken from that temple and presented to a man named Sheshbazzar, whom King Cyrus appointed as governor of Judah.

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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

Ver. 14,15 And the vessels also of gold and silver of the house of God Of which, and of what is said concerning them, and…

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…