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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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19th Century
Anglican
Peace, and at such a time. — Salutation, and so forth. The account of the reply and the beginning of it are strangely ble…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Then sent the king an answer unto Rehum the chancellor, and to Shimshai the scribe Th…
Presbyterian
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…
