Ezra 4:21

“Give ye now commandment to cause these men to cease, and that this city be not builded, until another commandment shall be given from me.”

My Notes

Trusted original commentary from respected historical Bible scholars and theologians.

Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771

Take heed now that ye fail not to do this,.... To put his orders into execution, and at once, without any loss of time,…

Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832

Until another commandment shall be given from me - The rebuilding was only provisionally suspended. The decree was, Let…

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

Give ye now commandment) R.V. Make ye now a decree. Cf. 19. The Samaritan officials clearly held some authority over the…