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Because you are sent of the king and his seven counselors, to inquire concerning Judah and Jerusalem, according to the law of your God which is in your hand,
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Commentators explain that the 'seven counselors' were the heads of the most powerful families in the Persian empire, forming the king's inner circle. This detail, mentioned in sources like Herodotus and the book of Esther, shows that Ezra's mission was backed by the highest level of political authority, demonstrating God's sovereign ability to move the hearts of powerful Gentile rulers.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Seven counselors - Herodotus relates that there were seven families pre-eminent in Persia, those of the seven conspirators against the Pseud…
19th Century
Anglican
Credentials and commission of Ezra. After the general statement, the particulars are given, beginning with the letter of authorization, in which we…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Forasmuch as you are sent of the king, and of his seven counsellors Such a number the…
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