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Unified Leadership in Worship
Commentators highlight the joint effort of Jeshua, the high priest, and Zerubbabel, the civil governor. Their collaboration demonstrates that restoring proper worship required unified leadership from both the religious and political spheres, setting an example of working together for God's purposes.
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Ezra
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Albert Barnes
On Ezra 3:2
18th Century
Theologian
Jeshua, the high priest, was the son of Jozadak, who was carried into captivity by Nebuchadnezzar (1 Chronicles 6:15).
Zerubbabe…
Charles Ellicott
On Ezra 3:2
19th Century
Bishop
Built the altar. —Only as the beginning of their work. The Temple was, as it were, built around the altar, as the centre of all.
John Gill
On Ezra 3:2
17th Century
Pastor
Then stood up Jeshua the son of Jozadak Who was the high priest, and the proper person to give the lead in the following …
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Matthew Henry
On Ezra 3:1–7
17th Century
Minister
From the actions of the Jews upon their arrival, let us learn to begin with God and to do what we can in the worship of God when we cannot do what …