Ezra 7:28 Meaning, Study, & Commentary | NLT

And praise him for demonstrating such unfailing love to me by honoring me before the king, his council, and all his mighty nobles! I felt encouraged because the gracious hand of the Lord my God was on me. And I gathered some of the leaders of Israel to return with me to Jerusalem.

Commentaries

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century

Anglican

19th Century

And has extended mercy to me. — The honour done to himself before the council of Persia he ascribes to the mercy of God. …

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century

Reformed Baptist

17th Century

And has extended mercy to me, before the king and his
counsellors, and before all the king's mighty prin…

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century

Presbyterian

17th Century

Two things Ezra blessed God for:

For his commission. If any good appears in our hearts, or in the hearts of others, we must own that G…