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All those who were round about them strengthened their hands with vessels of silver, with gold, with goods, and with animals, and with precious things, besides all that was willingly offered.
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God's Provision from All Around
Scholars highlight that the support for the returning exiles came from multiple sources. Their non-Jewish, Chaldean neighbors gave generously, perhaps to gain favor with King Cyrus. Additionally, wealthy Jews who chose to remain in Babylon also contributed financially to the rebuilding effort. This shows how God orchestrates provision from all corners to accomplish His will.
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19th Century
Anglican
Immediate result of the decree.
(5) With all them whose spirit God had raised. — Namely, all is the more …
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And all they that were about them Their neighbours, the Chaldeans:
strengthened their hands with …
Presbyterian
The same God who raised up the spirit of Cyrus to proclaim liberty to the Jews also raised up their spirits to accept it. For some, the temptation …
