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therefore you shall with all diligence buy with this money bulls, rams, lambs, with their meal-offerings and their drink-offerings, and shall offer them on the altar of the house of your God which is in Jerusalem.
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Ezra's Wise Counsel
Commentators suggest that the specific, technical language in the king's decree—listing the exact animals and offerings required by Mosaic Law—was almost certainly dictated by Ezra. This shows Ezra's wisdom in ensuring the king's support was perfectly aligned with God's commands for proper worship.
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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
That thou mayest buy speedily with this money Thus freely contributed by one and another:
bullock…
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…
