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[Then] sent the king an answer to Rehum the chancellor, and to Shimshai the scribe, and to the rest of their companions who dwell in Samaria, and in the rest [of the country] beyond the River: Peace, and so forth.

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Rulers Can Be Deceived

Matthew Henry uses this verse to highlight a recurring theme: earthly rulers can be deceived by false accusations against God's people. The king, hearing only one side of the story, was 'imposed upon by frauds and falsehoods.' This serves as a reminder that while human authorities can be misled, God's judgment is always perfectly just because He sees things exactly as they are.

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Ezra

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Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On Ezra 4:17

19th Century

Bishop

Peace, and at such a time.Salutation, and so forth. The account of the reply and the beginning of it are strangely ble…

John Gill

John Gill

On Ezra 4:17

17th Century

Pastor

Then sent the king an answer unto Rehum the chancellor, and to
Shimshai the scribe
Th…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On Ezra 4:6–24

17th Century

Minister

It is an old slander, that the prosperity of the church would be hurtful to kings and princes. Nothing can be more false, for true godliness teache…