Ezra 4:15
“That search may be made in the book of the records of thy fathers: so shalt thou find in the book of the records, and know that this city is a rebellious city, and hurtful unto kings and provinces, and that they have moved sedition within the same of old time: for which cause was this city destroyed.”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
We certify the king, that if this city be builded again, and the walls thereof set up,.... As it formerly was, and now…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
The book of the records - Compare Est 2:23; Est 6:1; Est 10:2. The existence of such a “book” at the Persian court is…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
The book of the records of thy fathers - That is, the records of the Chaldeans, to whom the Persians succeeded.
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
that search may be made in the book of the records of thy fathers Literally, that one may search, i.e. the officials in…
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