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God's Lavish Provision
King Artaxerxes provided specific, massive quantities of resources for the temple. Commentators note the silver alone was a fortune, and each item—wheat, wine, oil, and unlimited salt—corresponded directly to the needs of Temple worship prescribed in the Law. This shows God's detailed care in moving a pagan king's heart.
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Ezra
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Albert Barnes
On Ezra 7:22
18th Century
Theologian
This verse assigns limits to the permission of Ezra 7:20. As the Persian tribute was paid partly in money and partly in kind (see the note on Ezra …
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 7:22
17th Century
Pastor
Unto one hundred talents of silver
Which amounted to 35,300 pounds sterling; these, according to Jarchi, were to buy…
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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…