以斯拉記 5:3-5 RCUVTS

Opposition revived. We have in these verses a twofold account of two different things. In Ezra 5:3 , Ezra 5:4 , in the first place, we have the historian's account of the revived opposition called out by the revival of the work of temple-building on the part of the Jews. In Ezra 5:6-10 we have an almost identical but slightly fuller account of the same matter in the letter sent by the opponents themselves to Darius. In Ezra 5:5 , in the next place, we have the historian's account... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Ezra 5:3-17

Wisdom in trial. Hardly had the Jews recommenced their work, when they again found themselves subjected to a— I. TRIAL OF FAITH . "At the same time," etc. ( Ezra 5:3 ). Again their unfriendly neighbours came to the attack. They challenged their right to build up the walls: "Who hath commanded you to build?" "By whose authority do ye these things?" The names of the leading men were demanded ( Ezra 5:4 ), with a view of sending them on to the Persian court. Pressure was... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Ezra 5:4

Then said we unto them. It is impossible that the existing text can be sound here. Ezra must have written, "Then said they to them." Tatnai and Shethar-boznai followed up their first question by a second, "What are the names of the men that make this building?" (comp. below, verses 9, 10). read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Ezra 5:5

The eye of their God was upon the elders. "The eyes of the Lord are upon the righteous" ( Psalms 34:15 ) with a jealous watchfulness, which never for a moment slackens. "He withdraweth not his eyes from them" ( Job 36:7 ). Nothing happens to them that he does not know and allow. At this time the elders, who pre-aided over the workmen employed in the restoration, were a special subject of God's watchful care, so that those who would fain have hindered them could not. The work of... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Ezra 5:5

The providence of God over the Church. I. THAT THE PROVIDENCE OF GOD EXERCISES A STRICT WATCH OVER THE ENEMIES OF THE CHURCH ( Ezra 5:5 ). As soon as the Israelites commenced to build the temple their enemies began to trouble them; but while the eye of "Tatnai," "Shethar-boznai, and their companions" was upon them, "the eye of their God was upon the elders of the Jews." 1. The Divine providence is cognisant of the first motion of the enemies of the Church;... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Ezra 5:3

Governor on this side the river - Compare Ezra 4:10 note. Tatnai was apparently satrap of Syria, which included the whole tract west of the Euphrates from Cilicia to the borders of Egypt. Zerubbabel must have been, to some extent, under his authority.Who hath commanded you to build? - There was no doubt a formal illegality in the conduct of Zerubbabel and Jeshua: since all edicts of Persian kings continued in force unless revoked by their successors. But they felt justified in disobeying the... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Ezra 5:4

Then said we - The Septuagint, Syriac, and Arabic versions have “Then said they,” which brings this verse into exact accordance with Ezra 5:10. read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Ezra 5:3-4

Ezra 5:3-4. Tatnai and Shethar-boznai These were probably new governors, or prefects, whom Darius had sent; for it was usual with new kings to change the governors of provinces. Who hath commanded you to build this house? No sooner did the Spirit of God stir up the friends of the temple to appear for it, but the evil spirit stirred up its enemies to appear against it. While the people builded and ceiled their own houses, their enemies gave them no molestation, (Haggai 1:4,) though the... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Ezra 5:5

Ezra 5:5. But the eye of God was upon the elders, &c. The peculiar favour, watchful providence, and powerful protection of God, giving them courage and resolution to go on with the work, notwithstanding the threats of their enemies; and so overruling the hearts and hands of their enemies, that they did not hinder them by force, as they might have done. While we are employed in God’s work, we are taken under his special protection, and his eye is upon us for good. read more

The Pulpit Commentary - Ezra 5:3-17

The Pulpit Commentary - Ezra 5:3-17

The Pulpit Commentary - Ezra 5:3-17

The Pulpit Commentary - Ezra 5:4

The Pulpit Commentary - Ezra 5:5

The Pulpit Commentary - Ezra 5:5

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Ezra 5:3

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Ezra 5:4

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Ezra 5:3-4

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Ezra 5:5

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