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An abrupt transition from the words of Artaxerxes to those of Ezra. Compare a similar abrupt change in Ezra 6:6. The language alters at the same ti…

Blessed be the Lord God. —This is the solitary expression of Ezra’s private devotion; and it is incorporated with his rec…

Blessed be the Lord God of our fathers
This is Ezra's thanksgiving to God for the above decree:
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Two things Ezra blessed God for:
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