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Whatever more shall be needful for the house of your God, which you shall have occasion to bestow, bestow it out of the king`s treasure-house.

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The King's Generous Provision

King Artaxerxes provided an open-ended provision for the temple, authorizing Ezra to draw any further necessary funds from the 'king's treasure-house.' Commentators clarify this refers to the regional treasury where taxes and tributes were stored, essentially giving Ezra access to public funds for God's house.

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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 7:20

17th Century

Pastor

And whatsoever more shall be needful for the house of your God,
which you shall have occasion to bestow<…

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…