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and to carry the silver and gold, which the king and his counselors have freely offered to the God of Israel, whose habitation is in Jerusalem,
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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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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
And to carry the silver and gold, which the king and his counsellors have freely offered to the God of I…
Presbyterian
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…