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and has extended lovingkindness to me before the king, and his counselors, and before all the king`s mighty princes. I was strengthened according to the hand of Yahweh my God on me, and I gathered together out of Israel chief men to go up with me.
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God's Favor in High Places
Ezra explicitly credits God for the "mercy" and favor he received from the Persian king and his entire council. Commentators highlight this as a powerful example of God's sovereignty, showing that He can move the hearts of even the most powerful secular rulers to accomplish His divine purposes.
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19th Century
Anglican
And has extended mercy to me. — The honour done to himself before the council of Persia he ascribes to the mercy of God. …
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And has extended mercy to me, before the king and his counsellors, and before all the king's mighty prin…
Presbyterian
Two things Ezra blessed God for:
