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and all the silver and gold that you shall find in all the province of Babylon, with the freewill-offering of the people, and of the priests, offering willingly for the house of their God which is in Jerusalem;

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Willing Hearts, Not Forced Hands

Commentators clarify that Ezra was not authorized to seize wealth but to collect freewill offerings. John Gill highlights that these gifts came from three groups: native Babylonians, Jews who remained in the province, and priests. This emphasizes that the support for God's house was voluntary and came from both Jews and Gentiles.

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Ezra

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Charles Ellicott

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

John Gill

On Ezra 7:16

17th Century

Pastor

And all the silver and gold that thou canst find in all the
province of Babylon
Not t…

Matthew Henry

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…

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