Ezra 4:17
“Then sent the king an answer unto Rehum the chancellor , and to Shimshai the scribe, and to the rest of their companions that dwell in Samaria, and unto the rest beyond the river, Peace, and at such a time.”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
The letter which ye sent unto us,.... The plural number is used, being now become courtly for kings thus to speak of…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
Peace, and at such a time - The word וכעת ucheeth is like that which we have already considered on Ezr 4:10, and…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Ezra 4:17-24
Here we have,
I. The orders which the king of Persia gave, in answer to the information sent him by the Samaritans…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
an answer Another Persian word in the original, -pithgama", used also in Est 1:20, a -decree", and Ecc 8:11, -sentence".…
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