This is a copy of the letter which King Ar-ta-xerx'es gave to Ezra the priest, the scribe, learned in matters of the commandments of the LORD and his statutes for Israel:

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Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

Even a scribe. —In the case of Ezra, the function of scribe was more important than that of priest. The word scribe origi…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

Now this is the copy of the letter that the King Artaxerxes
gave unto Ezra the priest

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…

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