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He came to Jerusalem in the fifth month, which was in the seventh year of the king.
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A Four-Month Journey of Faith
Commentators highlight that Ezra's journey from Babylon to Jerusalem was a significant undertaking, lasting four months. He departed in the first month and arrived in the fifth month (our July/August). This specific timeline underscores the commitment and endurance required for this divinely appointed mission.
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19th Century
Anglican
In the seventh year. — The repeated notes of time must be marked. The journey itself comes afterwards: it is here indicat…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And he came to Jerusalem in the fifth month With the above company; this was the month Abib, answering to part of Ju…
Presbyterian
Ezra went from Babylon to Jerusalem, for the good of his country. The king was kind to him; he granted all his requests, whatever Ezra desired to e…
