Ezra 7:14
“Forasmuch as thou art sent of the king, and of his seven counsellors, to enquire concerning Judah and Jerusalem, according to the law of thy God which is in thine hand;”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
And to carry the silver and gold, which the king and his counsellors have freely offered unto the God of Israel, whose…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
Seven counselors - Herodotus relates that there were seven families pre-eminent in Persia, those of the seven…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
His seven counsellors - It is very likely that the privy counsel of the king consisted of seven persons simply. The…
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
Object of the commission: (a) to investigate.
of the king, and of his seven counsellers R.V. marg. Aram. - from before…
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