에스라 1:6-11 KRV

The Pulpit Commentary - Ezra 1:7-11

THE RESTORATION OF THE SACRED VESSELS BY CYRUS ( Ezra 1:7-11 ). Following the ordinary custom of the early Oriental conquerors, Nebuchadnezzar, long before he destroyed the Jewish temple, had carried off from it, partly as trophies of victory, partly as articles of value, many of the sacred vessels used in the temple service (see 2 Chronicles 36:10 ; Jeremiah 27:19 , Jeremiah 27:20 ; Daniel 1:2 ). At his final capture and destruction of Jerusalem he bore off the... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Ezra 1:8

Mithredath the treasurer. Not "Mithridates, the son of Gazabar," as the Vulgate renders. The Hebrew gizbar represents a Persian word, gazabara or ganzabara , which had no doubt the meaning of "treasurer," literally " treasure-bearer. " We have here the first occurrence of the famous name, borne by so many great kings, of Mithridates. The name is thoroughly Persian, and is excellently rendered by the Hebrew מִתְיְדָת . It means either " given by Mithra" or " dedicated to... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Ezra 1:9

Chargers . Agarteley , a rare word, perhaps Persian. The LXX . translate ψυκτῆρες , "wine-coolers;" the Vulgate has phialae , "vases;" the apocryphal Esdras, σπονδεῖα , "vessels for drink-offerings." Probably basons or bowls are intended. Knives. Machaldaphim , another rare word of doubtful sense. The LXX . render παρηλλαγμένα , "changes," regarding the word as derived from חלת , "to exchange." The apocryphal Esdras has θυίσκαι "censers . " ... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Ezra 1:10

Of a second sort. Not "double," as the LXX . render; but "secondary," or "of inferior quality". read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Ezra 1:11

All the vessels were five thousand and four hundred. The numbers previously given produce a total of only 2499, or less than half of this amount. There must be some corruption, but whether in the total or the items is uncertain. The apocryphal Esdras raises the total number of the vessels to 5469. read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Ezra 1:7

The house of his gods - Rather, “of his god” Daniel 1:2, i. e., Merodach, “his lord” (see 2 Chronicles 36:7 note). read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Ezra 1:8

Mithredath - Or, “Mithridates.” The occurrence of this name, which means “given by Mithra” or “dedicated to Mithra,” is an indication that the sun-worship of the Persians was at least as old as the time of Cyrus.Sheshbazzar - i. e., Zerubbabel. On his royal descent, see 1 Chronicles 3:19 note. read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Ezra 1:9

Chargers - The word in the original thus translated occurs only in this passage. Its meaning is doubtful. Some derive it from a Hebrew root, “to hollow out,” and translate “cup” or “vessel.”Knives - This is another doubtful word, only used here. The etymology points to some employment of basket-work. read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Ezra 1:11

The sum of the numbers as they stand in the present Hebrew text is 2,499, instead of 5,400. In the Apocryphal Book of Esdras the sum given is 5,469, and with this sum the items in that place exactly agree (1 Esdras 2:13, 14). Most commentators propose to correct Ezra by the passage of Esdras; but the items of Esdras are improbable. Probably the sum total in the present passage has suffered corruption. read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Ezra 1:6

Ezra 1:6. All that were about them strengthened their hands Some of them, probably, because they had embraced, or at least favoured, the Jewish religion, concerning which they had been instructed by the Israelites, who had now for a long time dwelt among them; and others, that they might hereby gratify the king, and procure his favour, perceiving him to be friendly to the Jews, and forward and hearty in the work of helping them. Thus God, when he pleases, can incline the hearts of strangers... read more

The Pulpit Commentary - Ezra 1:7-11

The Pulpit Commentary - Ezra 1:8

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The Pulpit Commentary - Ezra 1:10

The Pulpit Commentary - Ezra 1:11

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Ezra 1:7

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Ezra 1:8

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Ezra 1:9

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Ezra 1:11

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Ezra 1:6

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