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Take of them of the captivity, even of Heldai, of Tobijah, and of Jedaiah; and come you the same day, and go into the house of Josiah the son of Zephaniah, where they are come from Babylon;
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God Welcomes Every Gift
Commentators explain that Heldai, Tobijah, and Jedaiah were delegates from the Jews still living in Babylon. Though they hadn't returned, they sent offerings to support the temple. God's command to accept their gifts "the same day" shows His eagerness to receive contributions from all His people, even those who are far away or whose commitment might seem imperfect.
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Zechariah
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Take from the captivity — This refers to what they had brought with them. “The captivity” was, in Jeremiah and Ezekiel ([Reference Ezekiel 1…
19th Century
Anglican
THE SYMBOLICAL CROWNING OF JOSHUA.
Of those from the captivity. —Even those who had returned from the Capt…
16th Century
Protestant
This vision was given to Zechariah so that he might inspire weak minds with better hope, because the Jews found that they were hard-pressed on ever…
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Take of "them of" the captivityThat is, some of them that were returned from the captivity of Babylon, and who are mentioned b…
Some Jews from Babylon brought an offering to the house of God. Those who cannot advance a good work through their personal efforts must, according…
