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God's Sovereign Provision
Commentators explain that King Artaxerxes issued a formal, legally binding decree to his provincial treasurers—the official receivers of taxes and tribute. This demonstrates God's sovereignty, as He moved the heart of a pagan king to provide abundant, state-funded resources for His work in Jerusalem.
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Ezra
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Albert Barnes
On Ezra 7:21
18th Century
Theologian
All the treasurers - The Persian system of taxing the provinces through the satraps involved the establishment in each province of at least …
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 7:21
17th Century
Pastor
And I, even I Artaxerxes the king, do make a decree to all the
treasurers which are beyond the river
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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…