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Authority to Restore Order
Commentators explain that King Artaxerxes grants Ezra remarkable authority. He is commissioned to appoint magistrates and judges, establishing a legal system for the Jewish people based entirely on 'the wisdom of thy God'—the Mosaic Law. This demonstrates God using a pagan ruler to restore religious and civil order among His people.
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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 7:25
17th Century
Pastor
And you, Ezra, after the wisdom of your God, that is in your
hand
Which he had a large …
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…