Ezra 7:28
“And hath extended mercy unto me before the king, and his counsellors, and before all the king's mighty princes. And I was strengthened as the hand of the LORD my God was upon me, and I gathered together out of Israel chief men to go up with me.”
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Trusted original commentary from respected historical Bible scholars and theologians.
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
And I was strengthened - In what the king decreed he saw the hand of God; he therefore gave him the praise, and took…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Ezra 7:27-28
Ezra cannot proceed in his story without inserting his thankful acknowledgement of the goodness of God to him and his…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
hath extended mercy unto me First usage of the 1st person, which continues to close of chap. 9. -Hath extended mercy",…
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