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even those did Cyrus king of Persia bring forth by the hand of Mithredath the treasurer, and numbered them to Sheshbazzar, the prince of Judah.
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The Leader's Identity
Commentators unanimously identify Sheshbazzar as another name for Zerubbabel, the recognized 'prince of Judah.' This is significant because Zerubbabel was a descendant of King David's royal line, establishing him as the legitimate leader of the returning exiles and ensuring continuity for God's people.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Mithredath - Or, “Mithridates.” The occurrence of this name, which means “given by Mithra” or “dedicated to Mithra,” is an indication that t…
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
Even these did Cyrus king of Persia bring forth by the hand of Mithredath the treasurer
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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 …
