Ezra 8:17
“And I sent them with commandment unto Iddo the chief at the place Casiphia, and I told them what they should say unto Iddo, and to his brethren the Nethinims , at the place Casiphia, that they should bring unto us ministers for the house of our God.”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
And by the good hand of our God upon us,.... Favouring their designs and orders, protecting those that were sent, and…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
Casiphia - Its situation is wholly unknown; but it cannot have been far from Ahava.
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
At the place Casiphia - The most judicious commentators are agreed that by Casiphia, the Caspian mountains, between…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Ezra 8:1-20
Ezra, having received his commission from the king, beats up for volunteers, as it were, sets up an ensign to assemble…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
And I sent them with commandment R.V. And I sent them forth. Marg. another reading is I gave them commandment. The A.V.…
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