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Also I have made a decree, that whoever shall alter this word, let a beam be pulled out from his house, and let him be lifted up and fastened thereon; and let his house be made a dunghill for this:
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A Decree with Teeth
Commentators explain that the punishment for interfering with the temple's rebuilding was exceptionally harsh. The phrase 'hanged thereon' likely refers to crucifixion or impalement, a common Persian method of execution. The offender would be killed using a beam from their own house, which would then be demolished and turned into a dunghill. This severity shows the absolute authority King Darius invested in this decree.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Being set up, let him be hanged thereon — Rather, “let him be lifted up and crucified upon it.” Crucifixion was the most common form…
19th Century
Anglican
Alter this word seems to mean “violate this command,” since the alteration of a decree was a thing unheard of.
Hange…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Also I have made a decree, that whoever alters this word Act contrary to this command…
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