Ezra 1:4
“And whosoever remaineth in any place where he sojourneth, let the men of his place help him with silver, and with gold, and with goods, and with beasts, beside the freewill offering for the house of God that is in Jerusalem.”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
And whosoever remaineth in any place where he sojourneth,.... Is left behind, and cannot go up through poverty, not…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
Let the men of his place help him - i. e., “Let the pagan population help him” (see Ezr 1:6). The freewill offering -…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
Whosoever remaineth in any place - Every one was at liberty to go, but none was obliged to go. Thus their attachment to…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Ezra 1:1-4
It will be proper for us here to consider, 1. What was the state of the captive Jews in Babylon. It was upon many…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
And whosoever remaineth in any place where he sojourneth R.V. And whosoever is left, in any place where he sojourneth.…
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