Ezra 4:19
“And I commanded , and search hath been made, and it is found that this city of old time hath made insurrection against kings, and that rebellion and sedition have been made therein.”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
There have been mighty kings also over Jerusalem, which have ruled over all countries beyond the river,.... As David and…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
The archives of the Babylonian kingdom would contain accounts of the insurrections raised, or threatened, by Jehoiakim,…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
Hath made insurrection against kings - How true is the proverb, "It is an easy thing to find a staff to beat a dog!" The…
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
And I commanded R.V. decreed. A more authoritative word. Literally, -and from me was a decree made"; and they searched,…
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