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A 57-Year Gap in the Story
Commentators highlight that the phrase "After these things" signifies a major time jump of about 57 years between the temple's completion in chapter 6 and Ezra's mission in chapter 7. This lengthy interval is where the events of the Book of Esther are generally placed.
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Ezra
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Albert Barnes
On Ezra 7:1
18th Century
Theologian
After these things - These words mark an interval of 57 years, if, with most commentators, we take Artaxerxes to be Longimanus. See the intr…
Charles Ellicott
On Ezra 7:1–5
19th Century
Bishop
II.—THE SECOND RETURN UNDER EZRA.
VII.
- General summary of Ezra’s expedition under Divine guidance. …
John Gill
On Ezra 7:1
17th Century
Pastor
Ver. 1-5. Now after these things
The finishing of the temple, Ezra 7:2
(See …
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Matthew Henry
On Ezra 7:1–10
17th Century
Minister
Ezra went from Babylon to Jerusalem, for the good of his country. The king was kind to him; he granted all his requests, whatever Ezra desired to e…