Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Ezra 4:19
And I commanded, and search hath been made, and it is found that this city of old time hath made insurrection against kings, and [that] rebellion and sedition have been made therein.
19. And I commanded ] R.V. decreed. A more authoritative word. Literally, ‘and from me was a decree made’; and they searched, ‘and found’.
of old time ] Cf. Ezr 4:15.
hath made insurrection against kings ] By the insurrections against kings and the sedition and rebellion of Jerusalem here mentioned as being recorded in the chronicles of the state is probably meant the treacherous and unstable policy of Jehoiakim, Jehoiachin, and Zedekiah (see 2Ki 24:1; 2Ki 24:10; 2Ki 24:20). Of this the Babylonian records would preserve the testimony. It is less likely that the more ancient records of the Assyrian Empire containing the account of Hezekiah’s revolt from Sennacherib would have been consulted.
Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges
The archives of the Babylonian kingdom would contain accounts of the insurrections raised, or threatened, by Jehoiakim, Jehoiachin, and Zedekiah 2Ki 24:1, 2Ki 24:10, 2Ki 24:20. It does not appear that there had ever been any rebellion against Persia.
Fuente: Albert Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
Verse 19. Hath made insurrection against kings] Mow true is the proverb, “It is an easy thing to find a staff to beat a dog!” The struggles of the Israelites to preserve or regain their independency, which they had from God, are termed insurrection, rebellion, and sedition: because at last they fell under the power of their oppressors. Had they been successful in these struggles, such offensive words had never been used. In 1688 the people of England struggled to throw off an oppressive government, that was changing the times and the seasons, and overthrowing the religion of the country, and setting up in its place the spurious off-spring of popery and arbitrary government. They were successful; and it is called the Revolution: had they failed it would have been called rebellion; and the parties principally concerned would have been put to death.
Fuente: Adam Clarke’s Commentary and Critical Notes on the Bible
And I commanded, and search hath been made,…. In the records of his predecessors, whether Chaldeans or Persians:
and it is found that this city of old time hath made insurrection against kings, and that rebellion and sedition have been made therein: and yet this could not be carried higher than to the times of Zedekiah and Jehoiakim, as before observed, which was not one hundred years ago, unless the rebellion of Hezekiah against the king of Assyria could be thought to be in these records, 2Ki 18:7, and yet from hence it is concluded as if in ages past they had been guilty of rebellion and sedition, and even always.
Fuente: John Gill’s Exposition of the Entire Bible
(19) Insurrection.Never against Persia; but such as are alluded to in 2 Kings 24
Fuente: Ellicott’s Commentary for English Readers (Old and New Testaments)
Ezr 4:19 And I commanded, and search hath been made, and it is found that this city of old time hath made insurrection against kings, and [that] rebellion and sedition have been made therein.
Ver. 19. Hath made insurrection against kings ] Chaldee, lift up itself against kings. Pride is painted with a triple crown on her head; upon the first whereof is written Transcendo; , I ascend; upon the second, Non obedio; , I disobey; upon the third, Perturbo. , I throw into confusion; Wat Tyler the rebel dared to say, that all the laws of England should come out of his mouth.
Fuente: John Trapp’s Complete Commentary (Old and New Testaments)
I commanded = I made a decree.
made insurrection. Chaldee lifted itself up.
Fuente: Companion Bible Notes, Appendices and Graphics
I commanded: Chal, by me a decree is set
search: Ezr 4:15, Ezr 5:17, Ezr 6:1, Ezr 6:2, Deu 13:14, Pro 25:2
and it is found: 2Ki 18:7, 2Ki 24:20, Eze 17:13-19
made insurrection: Chal, lifted up itself
Reciprocal: Ezr 4:12 – rebellious Ezr 4:21 – Give ye Luk 20:22 – General
Fuente: The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Ezr 4:19-20. That rebellion and sedition have been found therein One instance or two of it, in latter times, had served to fasten this odious character upon them, as if they had been always guilty of these crimes. There have been mighty kings also over Jerusalem And therefore the king thought it not advisable to permit them to go on with rebuilding the city, lest they should become powerful again.