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God's Sovereign Provision
Commentators highlight that the silver and gold were a voluntary, free-will offering from a pagan king and his court. This demonstrates God's sovereign ability to move the hearts of anyone, including powerful Gentile rulers, to provide for the needs of His people and the restoration of His worship.
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Ezra
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Charles Ellicott
On Ezra 7:11–26
19th Century
Bishop
Credentials and commission of Ezra. After the general statement, the particulars are given, beginning with the letter of authorization, in which we…
John Gill
On Ezra 7:15
17th Century
Pastor
And to carry the silver and gold, which the king and his
counsellors have freely offered to the God of I…
Matthew Henry
On Ezra 7:11–26
17th Century
Minister
The generosity of Gentile kings in supporting the worship of God rebuked the conduct of many kings of Judah, and will rise up in judgment against t…