Ezra 7:13
“I make a decree, that all they of the people of Israel, and of his priests and Levites, in my realm, which are minded of their own freewill to go up to Jerusalem, go with thee.”
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Trusted original commentary from respected historical Bible scholars and theologians.
Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
Forasmuch as thou art sent of the king, and of his seven counsellors,.... Such a number the kings of Persia used to have…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
Their own free-will - None shall be forced either to go or to stay. He who loves his God will avail himself of this…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Ezra 7:11-26
We have here the commission which the Persian emperor granted to Ezra, giving him authority to act for the good of the…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
Permission to Jews to return with Ezra to Jerusalem.
I make a decree The same phrase as in Ezr 4:19; Ezr 6:8; Ezr…
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