以斯拉記 1:3-5 CUNPTS

The Pulpit Commentary - Ezra 1:3

Who (is there) among you of all his people? Cyrus does not limit his address to the Jews, or even to Judah and Benjamin, but extends it to the whole people of Jehovah, i.e. to all the tribes equally. Gozan and Media, to which the ten tribes had been transported by the Assyrian monarchs, were within his dominions no less than Babylonia. That many non-Jewish Israelites did return appears from 1 Chronicles 9:3 . His God be with him. A pious wish, almost a blessing, indicative of the... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Ezra 1:4

Whosoever remaineth in any place where he sojourneth. Literally correct; but the meaning is, "And with regard to all those who remain (of the captive people) in any part of the country where they have their temporary abode, let the men of his district help him with silver," etc. Cyrus finishes his decree by calling upon his heathen subjects to come to the aid of the poorer Israelites, and assist them with money, cattle, and other commodities, in order that none may be hindered by poverty,... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Ezra 1:5

Then rose up the chief of the fathers. The "chief of the fathers" are the hereditary heads of the families recognized as distinct and separate (see Ezra 2:3-19 ). read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Ezra 1:5-6

God's action on the minds of his people. When Cyrus, moved of God, proclaimed liberty to the captives in Persia and invited the children of Israel to return to their own land, there was a very large proportion that preferred to stay, some from excusable and others from insufficient motives, but a large company of the people of God made an immediate and honourable response. These, to the number of 42,000 persons, forthwith made ready to leave their adopted country and to go up to Jerusalem,... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Ezra 1:5-6

The return. The books of Ezra and Nehemiah are the historical introduction to this third period of Jewish history. The first or formative period is that of the exodus and the conquest of Canaan. The second, that of the kings, is the period of national development, when all that was possible to them as a nation was accomplished. The third period was that of national dependence, and it lasted 600 years. From the return from captivity to the fall of Jerusalem, the history of the Jews is bound... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Ezra 1:5-6

The response. "Then rose up," etc. The edict of Cyrus had been issued (see Ezra 1:2 4). The voice of God was in the voice of the king (see Ezra 1:1 ). But who responded? I. THE CHIEFS OF THE FATHERS OF JUDAH AND BENJAMIN RESPONDED . 1. Happy the people whose magistrates lead them nobly. 2. Politics cannot be divorced from religion. 3. Evil rulers are scourges of God to wicked peoples. Representative governments—responsibility of the franchise.... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Ezra 1:5-11

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Ezra 1:5-11

The muster. We have noted already that the great and primary feature in the restoration of Israel from captivity was the restoration of the house. With a view to this restoration, as we have seen, the whole edict of Cyrus was framed. In the passage now before us we shall see, in the next place, that the results of that edict were in accordance with this design. They secured, i.e; the two first requisites for carrying out this design, providing, as they did, on the one hand, the requisite... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Ezra 1:4

Let the men of his place help him - i. e., “Let the pagan population help him” (see Ezra 1:6).The freewill offering - Probably that made by Cyrus himself Ezra 1:7-11. read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Ezra 1:5

Only a portion of the Israelites took advantage of the permission of Cyrus. Many remained in Babylon, since they were disinclined to relinquish their property. They who returned were persons whom God had especially stirred up to make sacrifices for His glory. read more

The Pulpit Commentary - Ezra 1:3

The Pulpit Commentary - Ezra 1:4

The Pulpit Commentary - Ezra 1:5

The Pulpit Commentary - Ezra 1:5-6

The Pulpit Commentary - Ezra 1:5-6

The Pulpit Commentary - Ezra 1:5-6

The Pulpit Commentary - Ezra 1:5-11

The Pulpit Commentary - Ezra 1:5-11

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Ezra 1:4

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Ezra 1:5

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