Ezra 4:16
“We certify the king that, if this city be builded again, and the walls thereof set up, by this means thou shalt have no portion on this side the river.”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
Then sent the king an answer unto Rehum the chancellor, and to Shimshai the scribe,.... This affair, upon examination,…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Ezra 4:6-16
Cyrus stedfastly adhered to the Jews' interest, and supported his own grant. It was to no purpose to offer any thing to…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
be buildedagain, and the walls thereof set up R.V. be builded and the walls finished.
by this means i.e. in consequence…