Ezra 4:11
“This is the copy of the letter that they sent unto him, even unto Artaxerxes the king; Thy servants the men on this side the river, and at such a time.”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
Be it known unto the king,.... The intent of this letter was, that it might be known to the king what follows:
that…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
And at such a time - The word וכענת ucheeneth has greatly perplexed all commentators and critics. The versions give us…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Ezra 4:6-16
Cyrus stedfastly adhered to the Jews' interest, and supported his own grant. It was to no purpose to offer any thing to…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
unto him, even unto Artaxerxes R.V. unto Artaxerxes the king.
the menon this side the river R.V. beyond the river. The…