エズラ記 5:3-5 JC

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Ezra 5:3-17

We have here, I. The cognizance which their neighbours soon took of the reviving of this good work. A jealous eye, it seems, they had upon them, and no sooner did the Spirit of God stir up the friends of the temple to appear for it than the evil spirit stirred up its enemies to appear against it. While the people built and ceiled their own houses their enemies gave them no molestation (Hag. 1:4), though the king's order was to put a stop to the building of the city (Ezra 4:21); but when they... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Ezra 5:3

At the same time came to them Tatnai, governor on this side the river, and Shetharboznai, and their companions ,.... These were new governors and officers under the king of Persia in those parts, the old ones, Rehum, Shimshai, &c.; being either dead, or removed upon this new king coming to the throne: these came to the Jews: and said thus unto them, who hath commanded you to build this house, and to make up this wall ? for it seems by this time they had raised up the walls of the... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Ezra 5:4

Then said we unto them after this manner ,.... In answer to their questions; namely, Ezra and other Jews replied; for though Ezra is said after this to come from Babylon in the seventh year of Artaxerxes, he might go thither on some business, and then return again at that time; some indeed think these are the words of Tatnai and those with him; so Ben Melech, which seems to be favoured by Ezra 4:10 , and by reading the words with an interrogation, as we do; Aben Ezra says they are either... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Ezra 5:5

But the eye of their God was upon the elders of the Jews ,.... He in his providence looked favourably at them, smiled upon them, encouraged them in the work by his good Spirit, and by the prophets, and gave them success, and protected and defended them, see 2 Chronicles 16:9 , that they could not cause them to cease, till the matter came to Darius ; they were not intimidated by what the governor and those with him said to them, but went on in their work; nor did the governor attempt to... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Ezra 5:3

Tatnai , governor - He was governor of the provinces which belonged to the Persian empire on their side of the Euphrates, comprehending Syria, Arabia Deserta, Phoenicia, and Samaria. He seems to have been a mild and judicious man; and to have acted with great prudence and caution, and without any kind of prejudice. The manner in which he represented this to the king is a full proof of this disposition. read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Ezra 5:4

What are the names - It is most evident that this is the answer of the Jews to the inquiry of Tatnai, Ezra 5:3 , and the verse should be read thus: Then said we unto them after this manner: These are the names of the men who make this building. read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Ezra 5:5

The eye of their God was upon the elders - The watchful care of God was upon the elders. They were assured of his favor; and they found his especial providence working in their behalf. read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Ezra 5:1-5

A faithful ministry in the Church. I. THAT IT IS ASSOCIATED WITH THE DIVINE NAME . "In the name of the God of Israel" ( Ezra 5:1 ). 1. It advances in the Divine Name. These two prophets came to Israel in the name of God; a faithful ministry is commissioned by God, has his authority, and is qualified by him ( 2 Corinthians 5:20 ). 2. It partakes of the Divine Character. These prophets must bear in their conduct the purity of God, and in their words the mercy... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Ezra 5:3

Tatnai , governor on this side the river . The title given to Tatnai is the same which is assigned to Zerubbabel, both in Ezra 6:7 and in Haggai ( Haggai 1:1 , Haggai 1:14 , etc.), viz; pechah , which is a somewhat vague term of authority, translated sometimes "captain" ( 1 Kings 20:24 ; Daniel 3:2 , Daniel 3:3 , etc.), sometimes "deputy ( Esther 8:9 ; Esther 9:3 ), but generally, as here, "governor." The etymology is uncertain, but seems not to be Semitic. The... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Ezra 5:3-5

The eye of God. The "people of the land" procured authority from the Persian king to stop the rebuilding of the city and wall of Jerusalem, and used it to stop the rebuilding of the temple as well. After an interval of nine years, through the incitement of the prophets Haggai and Zechariah, the great work was resumed, and with the resumption the old hostility was revived. So the text, etc. The eye of their God was upon them— I. To GIVE THEM ASSURANCE AND COMFORT . 1. This... read more

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Ezra 5:3-17

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Ezra 5:3

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Ezra 5:4

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Ezra 5:5

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Ezra 5:3

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Ezra 5:4

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Ezra 5:5

The Pulpit Commentary - Ezra 5:1-5

The Pulpit Commentary - Ezra 5:3

The Pulpit Commentary - Ezra 5:3-5

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