Bible Commentary

And this house was finished on the third day of the month Adar, which was in the sixth year of the reign of Darius the king. 15. The date here given is the 3rd of Adar (the 12th month) in the 6th year of Darius (516 515). The month Adar is about equivalent to our … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Ezra 6:15”

And the elders of the Jews built, and they prospered through the prophesying of Haggai the prophet and Zechariah the son of Iddo. And they built, and finished [it], according to the commandment of the God of Israel, and according to the commandment of Cyrus, and Darius, and Artaxerxes king of Persia. 14. the elders … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Ezra 6:14”

Then Tatnai, governor on this side the river, Shethar-boznai, and their companions, according to that which Darius the king had sent, so they did speedily. 13 18. Darius’s decree executed: ( a) The Temple completed, (14, 15), ( b) duly consecrated and dedicated (16 18) 13. according to that which Darius the king had sent … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Ezra 6:13”

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. 12. And the God that hath caused his … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Ezra 6:12”

Also I have made a decree, that whosoever shall alter this word, let timber be pulled down from his house, and being set up, let him be hanged thereon; and let his house be made a dunghill for this. 11. The penalty. Also I have made a decree ] The same words as in Ezr … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Ezra 6:11”

That they may offer sacrifices of sweet savors unto the God of heaven, and pray for the life of the king, and of his sons. 10. The king’s special desire, propitiatory sacrifice and intercessory prayer to be offered on behalf of his dynasty. sacrifices of sweet savours ] R.V. sacrifices of sweet savour. One word … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Ezra 6:10”

And that which they have need of, both young bullocks, and rams, and lambs, for the burnt offerings of the God of heaven, wheat, salt, wine, and oil, according to the appointment of the priests which [are] at Jerusalem, let it be given them day by day without fail: 9. ( b) Material for the … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Ezra 6:9”

Moreover I make a decree what ye shall do to the elders of these Jews for the building of this house of God: that of the king’s goods, [even] of the tribute beyond the river, forthwith expenses be given unto these men, that they be not hindered. 8. The injunction; official support, ( a) money … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Ezra 6:8”

Let the work of this house of God alone; let the governor of the Jews and the elders of the Jews build this house of God in his place. Let the work of this house of God alone,…. Suffer them to go on with it, and do not hinder them; it looks, by these expressions, … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Ezra 6:7”

Now [therefore], Tatnai, governor beyond the river, Shethar-boznai, and your companions the Apharsachites, which [are] beyond the river, be ye far from thence: 6. The decree of Darius; the prohibition, no interference. Tatnai Shethar-boznai, &c.] R.V. Tattenai Shethar-bozenai. See Ezr 5:3. Observe the sudden change into the direct address to the governor. Darius’s decree is … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Ezra 6:6”