Ezra 6:13 NIV

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Ezra 6:13

THE TEMPLE WAS FINISHED WITHIN ABOUT FOUR YEARS"Then Tattenai the governor beyond the River, Shethar-bozenai, and their companions, because that Darius the king had sent, did accordingly with all diligence. And the elders of the Jews builded and prospered, through the prophesying of Haggai the prophet and Zechariah the son of Iddo. And they budded and finished it, according to the commandment of the God of Israel, and according to the decree of Cyrus, and Darius, and Artaxerxes king of Persia.... read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Ezra 6:13

13-15. Then Tatnai . . . did speedily—A concurrence of favorable events is mentioned as accelerating the restoration of the temple and infusing a new spirit and energy into the workmen, who now labored with unabating assiduity till it was brought to a completion. Its foundation was laid in April, 536 B.C. ( :-), and it was completed on February 21, 515 B.C., being twenty-one years after it was begun [LIGHTFOOT]. :-. FEASTS OF THE DEDICATION. read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Ezra 6:13-15

Tattenai’s compliance 6:13-15Several factors resulted in the completion of the temple, which the writer brought together in Ezra 6:14. The reference to Artaxerxes (Ezra 6:14; cf. Ezra 4:7-23) does not mean that he had a part in completing the temple. As noted previously, he was the king who later supported the rebuilding of the walls of Jerusalem. That action served to make the temple secure. He also contributed to the temple treasury (Ezra 7:15-16; Ezra 7:21). Consequently, mention of him was... read more

John Dummelow

John Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible - Ezra 6:1-22

Completion and Dedication of the TempleThis chapter relates the authorisation of the construction of the Temple, and the completion of the work.2. Achmetha] i.e. Ecbatana in Media.3. Threescore cubits, etc.] The dimensions here given, which considerably exceed those of Solomon’s Temple (1 Kings 6:2), perhaps marked the limits beyond which the builders were not to go. 4. With three rows, etc.] cp. 1 Kings 6:36, which suggests that these materials were used in the construction of the Court, not... read more

William Nicoll

Expositor's Bible Commentary - Ezra 6:6-22

THE DEDICATION OF THE TEMPLEEzra 6:6-22THE chronicler’s version of the edict in which Darius replies to the application of the Satrap Tattenai is so very friendly to the Jews that questions have been raised as to its genuineness. We cannot but perceive that the language has been modified in its transition from the Persian terra-cotta cylinder to the roll of the Hebrew chronicler, because the Great King could not have spoken of the religion of Israel in the absolute phrases recorded in the Book... read more

Arno Clemens Gaebelein

Arno Gaebelein's Annotated Bible - Ezra 6:1-22

CHAPTER 6 1. The search of the king and the result (Ezra 6:1-5 ) 2. The command of Darius (Ezra 6:6-12 ) 3. The king’s command obeyed (Ezra 6:13 ) 4. The house finished (Ezra 6:14-15 ) 5. The dedication of the house (Ezra 6:16-18 ) 6. The feast of Passover and unleavened bread (Ezra 6:19-22 ) Ezra 6:1-5 . King Darius had a search made in the place where the records of the empire were kept, “in the house of the rolls.” The word “rolls” is “books” and these consisted of clay tablets... read more

L.M. Grant

L. M. Grant's Commentary on the Bible - Ezra 6:1-22

Having received the letter from Tattenai, Darius ordered that a search be made in the archives where the treasures were stored in Babylon.There is no doubt that God led the searchers to Achmetha in the province of Media, to find a scroll that recorded the decree of Cyrus concerning the rebuilding of the temple.The words of the decree are quoted in verses 3-5, confirming what has been told us in Ezra 1:1-11.Verses 6-12 record the words of Darius in reply to Tattenai. Neither this governor nor... read more

James Gray

James Gray's Concise Bible Commentary - Ezra 6:1-22

BACK TO THE HOMELAND CYRUS’ PROCLAMATION (Ezra 1:0 ) Babylon has had its days, and with its downfall has come that of the Assyrian Empire. The Medes and Persians, with Cyrus at their head, are now in power, and in the providence of God, Daniel, the Jewish prophet and statesman, has influence at this court, as in that of Nebuchadnezzar. By a study of the earlier prophets, especially Jeremiah, he has become aware that the time is nigh for the captivity of Judah to end and his people to... read more

Joseph Parker

The People's Bible by Joseph Parker - Ezra 6:1-22

Ezra 6:0 1. Then Darius the king made a decree [gave an order], and search was made in the house of the rolls [writings], where the treasures were laid up [in a chamber for the storing of documents and other treasures] in Babylon. 2. And there was found at Achmetha [the Median capital of Cyrus], in the palace that is in the province of the Medes, a [parchment] roll, and therein was a record thus written: 3. In the first year of Cyrus the king, the same Cyrus the king made a decree concerning... read more

Robert Hawker

Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary - Ezra 6:13

See how the Lord can change the face of things in a moment. The very men that went forth for the ruin of God's cause are made unwilling instruments for the promotion of his glory. And thus, Reader! depend upon it, will even the malice of Satan be made subservient to the greater glory of Jesus and the joy of all his people. Fear not, little flock. read more