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Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Ezra 6:13-22

Here we have, I. The Jews? enemies made their friends. When they received this order from the king they came with as much haste to encourage and assist the work as their predecessors had done to put a stop to it, Ezra 4:23. What the king ordered they did, and, because they would not be thought to do it with reluctance, they did it speedily, Ezra 6:13. The king's moderation made them, contrary to their own inclination, moderate too. II. The building of the temple carried on, and finished in a... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Ezra 6:22

And kept the feast of unleavened bread seven days with joy ,.... Which immediately followed upon the passover, Exodus 12:18 , for the Lord had made them joyful ; the building of the temple being finished, and the service of it restored to its original purity: and turned the heart of the king of Assyria unto them, to strengthen their hands in the work of the house of God, the God of Israel ; by giving them leave to go on in building the temple, and by encouraging and assisting them... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Ezra 6:22

Turned the heart of the king of Assyria - I am of Calmet's mind, that king of Assyria is here put for king of Persia. Cyrus and his successors possessed all the rights and estates of the ancient kings of Assyria, and therefore the same monarch may be styled king of Assyria as well as king of Persia. Darius had a very high character, as a wise, just, and merciful prince. To strengthen his title to the crown, he married two of the daughters of Cyrus, and, no doubt, to show his... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Ezra 6:13-22

The work completed. These words form the conclusion of the first and longest portion of this scriptural Book of Ezra. All the remaining portion of the book is divided off from this in three separate ways. It is so, partly, on the question of time, a gap of something like sixty years intervening between the events mentioned at the close of this sixth chapter and those referred to at the beginning of the seventh. It is also divided off in regard to its method, being not so much, like the... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Ezra 6:16-22

Timely and wise enthusiasm. It was natural and right that, when the temple was finished, the Israelites, who had spent on their work so much anxiety and toil, and who looked on the sacred building as the one great possession and glory of the land, should find their hearts elated with a strong and glowing enthusiasm. It was timely , and, moreover, it was wise ; let us see its characteristics. I. JOYOUS . "And the children of Israel … kept the dedication … with joy" ( Ezra... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Ezra 6:16-22

Church dedication. I. THAT WE SHOULD DEDICATE A NEW CHURCH TO GOD IN A SPIRIT OF SOLEMN REJOICING . "With joy" ( Ezra 6:16 ). 1. The work itself a joy. As a material structure, embodying the skill and handiwork of man, it is a joy. 2. The purpose of the work a joy. It is built for the glory of God and for the good of man. 3. The spirit of the work a joy. 4. The completion of the work a joy. 5. The prospect of the work a joy. 6. ... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Ezra 6:19-22

CELEBRATION OF THE PASSOVER IN THE ENSUING MONTH , AND OBSERVANCE OF THE FEAST OF UNLEAVENED BREAD ( Ezra 6:19-22 ). Specially solemn passovers were celebrated on specially solemn occasions; and these received special record at the hands of the sacred writers. Of this kind are the passover celebrated By Hezekiah in the year B.C. 726, recorded in 2 Chronicles 30:1-27 ; and that celebrated by Josiah in b.c. 624, recorded in 2 Chronicles 35:1-27 . Both of... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Ezra 6:19-22

The passover. Six memorable passovers are mentioned in Old Testament Scripture. The first was in Egypt ( Exodus 12:1-51 .). The second in the wilderness ( Numbers 11:1-35 .). The third at Gilgal ( Joshua 5:1-15 .). The fourth in the days of Hezekiah ( 2 Chronicles 30:1-27 .). The fifth in the eighteenth year of Josiah ( 2 Kings 23:1-37 .). The sixth is that here mentioned. The subject is distributed into two parts:— I. THE FEAST . This also is distributed into two parts. ... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Ezra 6:22

Kept the feast of unleavened bread seven days . As required by the law ( Exodus 12:15 ; Exodus 13:7 ; Leviticus 23:6 , etc.). On the spiritual meaning of the feast, see 1 Corinthians 5:8 . The Lord had … turned the heart of the king of Assyria . It has been generally supposed that Darius is personally meant here, and surprise has been expressed at his being called "king of Assyria. " That title is never elsewhere given in Scripture to a king of Persia. Perhaps the writer's... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Ezra 6:22

The king of Assyria - i. e., Darius. Assyria had so long been the great monarchy of western Asia that the sacred writers continue the title to those who had inherited the old Assyrian power, as first to the Babylonians 2 Kings 23:29, and secondly to the Persians. With similar inexactness we find Herodotus calling Cyrus “king of the Medes.” read more

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Ezra 6:13-22

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Ezra 6:22

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Ezra 6:22

The Pulpit Commentary - Ezra 6:13-22

The Pulpit Commentary - Ezra 6:16-22

The Pulpit Commentary - Ezra 6:16-22

The Pulpit Commentary - Ezra 6:19-22

The Pulpit Commentary - Ezra 6:19-22

The Pulpit Commentary - Ezra 6:22

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Ezra 6:22

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