“Therefore, if it pleases the king, we request that a search be made in the royal archives of Babylon to discover whether King Cyrus ever issued a decree to rebuild God’s Temple in Jerusalem. And then let the king send us his decision in this matter.”

Commentaries

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

Let there be search made ... at Babylon - They perhaps doubted whether proof of the decree of Cyrus remained in the archives. The Pseudo-Sme…

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

Now therefore, if it seem good to the king, let there be
search made in the king's treasure house, which…

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…