The Pulpit Commentary - Ezra 7:6-10
EZRA 'S JOURNEY FROM BABYLON TO JERUSALEM , WITH DATES (Xerxes Ezra 7:6-10 ). In introducing himself, Ezra seems to regard it 25 of primary importance to state two things— read more
Esdras 7:8-10 Nvipt
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The Pulpit Commentary - Ezra 7:8
And he came to Jerusalem in the fifth month. From the ninth verse it appears that the first day of the first month—the opening day of the year—was selected for the commencement of the journey. This was no doubt viewed as an auspicious day for beginning an important undertaking. The time occupied on the way was exactly four months, which is longer than might have been supposed to be necessary. Herodotus reckoned it a three months journey from Sardis to Susa (verse 53), and the younger Cyrus... read more
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The Pulpit Commentary - Ezra 7:9
According to the good hand of his God. For the meaning of this phrase, see comment on Ezra 7:6 . The special favour of God here intended would seem to be deliverance from certain enemies who designed to attack the caravan on the way (see the next chapter, Ezra 7:21-23 , 31). read more
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The Pulpit Commentary - Ezra 7:9-10
Ezra and his mission. Two generations had elapsed between the close of Ezra 6:1-22 . and the events with which the final chapters of the book are concerned. The prophetic voice was silent; Haggai and Zechariah had long since passed away. Zerubbabel, the last representative of the house of David, in whose person some had looked for a restoration of the Jewish kingdom, was dead. The high priesthood, which had been filled by the saintly Jeshua, was occupied by Eliashib, who became connected... read more
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The Pulpit Commentary - Ezra 7:10
For Ezra had prepared his heart, etc. God's favour towards Ezra, and the prosperous issue of his journey, were the consequences of his having set his heart on learning God's will, and doing it, and teaching it to others. To seek the law is to aim at obtaining a complete knowledge of it. To teach statutes and judgments is to inculcate both the ceremonial and the moral precepts. Ezra appears as a teacher of righteousness in Ezra 10:10 , Ezra 10:11 , and again in Nehemiah 8:2-18 read more
Albert Barnes
Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Ezra 7:9
The direct distance of Babylon from Jerusalem is about 520 miles; and the circuitous route by Carchemish and the Orontes valley, which was ordinarily taken by armies or large bodies of men, is about 900 miles. The time occupied in the journey is long, and is perhaps to be accounted for by the dangers alluded to in Ezra 8:22, Ezra 8:31. read more
Joseph Benson
Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Ezra 7:9
Ezra 7:9. According to the good hand of his God upon him There was great reason to acknowledge the favour and protection of God, in conducting them safe to Jerusalem; for the journey was long and difficult, and they had many impediments, (going with wives and children, flocks and herds,) and were not without enemies, by whom they were in danger of being waylaid. These, however, Ezra did not fear, but relied on the divine protection, as he told the king, Ezra 8:2, being inspired with... read more
Joseph Benson
Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Ezra 7:10
Ezra 7:10. For Ezra had prepared his heart, &c. He had set his mind and affections upon it, and made it his chief business. To seek the law of the Lord To search and find out the true sense and meaning of it, and thence to learn what sins or errors were to be reformed, and what duties were to be performed. And to do it, and to teach in Israel The order of things in this verse is very observable: first, he endeavours to understand God’s law and word, and that not for curiosity or... read more
Donald C. Fleming
Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Ezra 7:1-28
7:1-8:36 RETURN UNDER EZRAThe temple was completed in 516 BC. Ezra’s return was in 458 BC, the seventh year of the reign of Artaxerxes I (see 7:1,7). There is therefore a gap of about sixty years between Chapters 6 and 7. By the time of Ezra, former leaders such as Zerubbabel, Joshua, Haggai and Zechariah had died. Without their leadership, Israel’s religious life became weak and its community life disordered. The only detailed information that the Bible gives of events during these years is... read more
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The Pulpit Commentary - Ezra 7:1-10
Ezra the type of as ideal minister. I. THAT HE IS GENERALLY A MAN OF GOOD MORAL ANCESTRY . "The son of Aaron the chief priest" (verse 5). Ezra was in the line of a renowned and religious ancestry; the past history of Israel would be full of meaning to him; sacred traditions would inspire him in the present national crisis, It is well for a minister to have in his ancestry men whose lives and activities have been intimately associated with the Church; their holy example... read more