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that they may offer sacrifices of sweet savor to the God of heaven, and pray for the life of the king, and of his sons.
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Worship and Intercession
Commentators explain that King Darius's decree had two clear goals. First, to enable the Jews to offer proper, acceptable sacrifices to the God of heaven. Second, to secure their prayers for his own life and the lives of his sons. This reflects a pagan king's recognition of the importance of both worship and intercession directed to the true God.
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19th Century
Anglican
That they may offer sacrifices ... and pray for the life of the king. —Two ends are to be answered: the God of heaven is …
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
That they may offer sacrifices of sweet savours unto the God of heaven Such as will b…
Presbyterian
When God's time has come for fulfilling His gracious purposes concerning His church, He will raise up instruments to do it, from whom such good ser…
