エズラ記 6:13-22 JCB

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Ezra 6:22

And kept the feast of unleavened bread seven days with joy ,.... Which immediately followed upon the passover, Exodus 12:18 , for the Lord had made them joyful ; the building of the temple being finished, and the service of it restored to its original purity: and turned the heart of the king of Assyria unto them, to strengthen their hands in the work of the house of God, the God of Israel ; by giving them leave to go on in building the temple, and by encouraging and assisting them... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Ezra 6:14

According to the commandment of the God of Israel - He first gave the order, and stirred up the hearts of the following Persian kings to second that order. Of Cyrus - This sovereign gave his orders for the rebuilding of the temple about A.M. 3468. And Darius - Darius Hystaspes confirmed the above orders, A. M. 3485. And Artaxerxes - Artaxerxes Longimanus sent Ezra to Judea with new privileges, A.M. 3547. With the permission of the same king, Nehemiah came to... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Ezra 6:15

This house was finished - The sixth year of Darius mentioned here was about A.M. 3489, twenty years after the foundation had been laid by Zerubbabel, under the reign of Cyrus. read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Ezra 6:17

Twelve he-goats - This was a sin-offering for every tribe. read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Ezra 6:18

And they set the priests - With this verse the Chaldee or Aramitic part of this chapter ends. read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Ezra 6:20

The Levites were purified together - They were all ready at one time to observe the proper rites and ceremonies, and had no need of having a second passover, which was appointed by the law for those who had been accidentally defiled, or were at a distance from the tabernacle. See 2 Chronicles 30:3 . read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Ezra 6:21

And all such as had separated themselves - These were the proselytes who had embraced the Jewish religion by having mingled with the Jews in their captivity. This proves that there the poor captives had so acted according to the principles of their religion, that the heathens saw it, and walked in the light of the Lord with them. A good example is very persuasive; and particularly so when founded on pure principles. read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Ezra 6:22

Turned the heart of the king of Assyria - I am of Calmet's mind, that king of Assyria is here put for king of Persia. Cyrus and his successors possessed all the rights and estates of the ancient kings of Assyria, and therefore the same monarch may be styled king of Assyria as well as king of Persia. Darius had a very high character, as a wise, just, and merciful prince. To strengthen his title to the crown, he married two of the daughters of Cyrus, and, no doubt, to show his... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Ezra 6:6-13

The decree of Darius. The full document containing the decree or decrees of Darius occupies the first thirteen verses of this chapter. The former portion of it is principally taken up with a recital of the decree of Cyrus, published seventeen years earlier. This has been considered under a distinct heading. The remaining portion of the document may be viewed as in three parts:— I. THE INSTRUCTION FOUNDED UPON THE DECREE OF CYRUS ( Ezra 6:6 , Ezra 6:7 ). 1. The... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Ezra 6:6-15

DECREE ISSUED BY DARIUS IN FURTHERANCE OF THE DECREE OF CYRUS . OBEDIENCE OF THE PERSIAN OFFICIALS , AND RAPID COMPLETION OF THE TEMPLE ( Ezra 6:6-15 ). The religious policy of Darius being directly opposed to that of his immediate predecessor, he would naturally reverse his decree with respect to the Jews ( Ezra 4:11-22 ). He would also be glad to show himself in accordance with the great founder of the empire, who was universally reverenced,... read more

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Ezra 6:22

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Ezra 6:14

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Ezra 6:15

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Ezra 6:17

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Ezra 6:18

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Ezra 6:20

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Ezra 6:21

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Ezra 6:22

The Pulpit Commentary - Ezra 6:6-13

The Pulpit Commentary - Ezra 6:6-15

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