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God's Providential Hand
Commentators emphasize that the success in finding these Levites is explicitly credited to "the good hand of our God." John Gill notes this divine favor influenced everyone involved, from the messengers to the recruits. This serves as a powerful reminder that God's provision and guidance are essential for the success of His work.
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Ezra
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Albert Barnes
On Ezra 8:18
18th Century
Theologian
And Sherebiah - Either a name has fallen out before the words a man of understanding, or the “and” here has crept into the text by…
Charles Ellicott
On Ezra 8:15–31
19th Century
Bishop
The journey through Ahava to Jerusalem.
John Gill
On Ezra 8:18
17th Century
Pastor
And by the good hand of our God upon us
Favouring their designs and orders, protecting those that were sent, and inc…
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Matthew Henry
On Ezra 8:1–20
17th Century
Minister
Ezra assembles the outcasts of Israel, and the dispersed of Judah. God raised up the spirits of a small remnant to accompany him. What a pity that …