Ezra 7:21
“And I, even I Artaxerxes the king, do make a decree to all the treasurers which are beyond the river, that whatsoever Ezra the priest, the scribe of the law of the God of heaven, shall require of you, it be done speedily,”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
Whatsoever is commanded by the God of heaven,.... In the law given by Moses to the people of Israel:
let it be…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
All the treasurers - The Persian system of taxing the provinces through the satraps involved the establishment in each…
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
Credit to Ezra to be granted on local treasuries W. of the Euphrates. Limit of credit stated in Ezr 7:22.
treasurers…