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let the work of this house of God alone; let the governor of the Jews and the elders of the Jews build this house of God in its place.
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A Royal "Stand Down" Order
Commentators observe that King Darius's command to "let the work of this house of God alone" was a direct and forceful order to stop any interference. This suggests the king was aware of local opposition and was actively protecting the Jewish leaders as they rebuilt the temple, demonstrating God's power to work through earthly rulers.
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Ezra
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Let the work of this house of God alone Suffer them to go on with it, and do not hinder them; it looks, by these exp…
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…
