Ezra 6:12
“And the God that hath caused his name to dwell there destroy all kings and people, that shall put to their hand to alter and to destroy this house of God which is at Jerusalem. I Darius have made a decree; let it be done with speed.”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
Then Tatnai, governor on this side the river, Shetharboznai, and their companions,.... Having received and read the…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
Destroy all - A similar malediction is found at the end of the great inscription of this same king Darius at Behistun:…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Ezra 6:1-12
We have here, I. The decree of Cyrus for the building of the temple repeated. To this the Samaritans referred because…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
And the God that hath caused his name, &c. A Hebrew phrase (see Deu 12:11; 1Ki 8:29; Neh 1:9; Jer 7:12) introduced by…
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