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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
And I commanded, and search hath been made,.... In the records of his predecessors, whether Chaldeans or Persians:
and…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
Hath been ... read - It is doubtful if the Persian monarchs could ordinarily read. At any rate, it was their habit to…
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
The letter On the word used here see note on Ezr 4:8.
hath been plainly read before me So the R.V. The margin of the…